Tuesday, January 20, 2015

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY TO ME!






Happy Book Birthday to me...Happy Book Birthday to me!

This is quite literally a day I was wondering if I would ever be able to see coming. It's not that I didn't believe in myself. It's just the publishing industry is very transitional and highly subjective. What is written today may never find its way to the pages of a published book and all the hard effort of one determined writer may never come to fruition. And yet here I am...lucky enough to see the birth of my first picture book called THE STORY CATCHER.

Before I blow out the candles, I'd like to thank a few people;

To my publisher, Anaiah Press...thank you for believing in my work. It takes a lot of time and effort to go from idea to finished product and hopefully this will be the first of many successful book launches for your catalog line.

To my editor, Jessica Schmeidler, I give my heartfelt thanks and gratitude for your tireless efforts on my behalf. You are a true professional, an exceptional editor, and Anaiah lost a valuable asset when you made what I'm sure was a difficult decision to pursue other publishing avenues. I wish you the best of luck wherever you land.

To my publicist, Melinda Dozier,  the potential success of this book launch was placed on your marketing shoulders. I have learned much from you and hope I am a better, stronger writer and promoter because of you.

To all the wonderful individuals who provided honest reviews of my book and others who participated in my blog tour, thank you for your kindness and willingness to support the efforts of another author. This writing community is like family to me.

To all the new followers of my Facebook Author page, Twitter page, Linkedin page, or blog...I will try my best to be worthy of your support. THE STORY CATCHER is not only the name of my picture book, but also whom I hope to become where I get to share more lovely stories with you in the future!

So now, it's time to blow out the candles and start my happy dance...




You can order my book, THE STORY CATCHER, through the following buy links. It is available in both ebook and print copies. Here is the book blurb and book trailer.
 
Amazon Paperback: http://amzn.com/0990908542






Blurb:

Addie comes from a long line of readers, or "story catchers," as her family likes to call themselves. Every time Addie tries to catch a story on her own, though, the words play tricks on her. Addie tries everything she can think of to corral those wiggly letters, but it will take a little faith to become the next STORY CATCHER.
 
Trailer:







21 comments:

  1. HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, Donna. Big congratulations for this awesome debut.

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    1. Hi Joanna! Thanks for your kind words. I've had a busy morning with some more good news that I might be able to share a little bit later. Not the bookie kind but great just the same...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. So happy for you, Donna! Congrats and thanks for mentioning me above. 💜

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    1. Hi Melinda! You're my publicist...why WOULDN'T I mention you in my thanks? ;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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    1. Hi Angela! My book's looking good for only being 12 hours old...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. Happy Book Birthday, Donna! What a big day! So exciting and wonderful :) Congratulations!

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    1. Awww, thanks Susanna! I've told you before but maybe the world doesn't realize I wouldn't be celebrating this day if it weren't for four wonderful ladies in my life who always encouraged me to continue my writing...YOU, Tara Lazar, Julie Hedlund, and Beth Stilborn. You ladies continue to inspire me every day as do all the other members of our writing community!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. Happy Book Birthday to you!

    so awesome! CELEBRATE!

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    1. Thanks, Yolanda, for the well wishes. It's been a long time coming...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. Congrats, Donna! So proud and excited for your success!

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    1. HI Nicole! I really appreciate your kind words...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  7. Reading your post reminded me of the saying it takes a village to raise a child, I think it's equally true with publishing a book. Takes more than just the author writing it. The cover is eye-catching. Wishing you the best on this one!

    Sia McKye Over Coffee

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  8. Hi Sia and welcome to my blog! Thank you for your kind words and I couldn't agree with you more about the village thing. I even wrote a post about that very subject...;~)

    Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  9. Congrats so much, Donna!

    We here at the kid lit community are so proud of you.

    (I Hope you are considering my email I sent to you.)

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    1. Hi Clare! Thank you for your kind words. I looked through my emails and don't remember getting an email from you. Could you please resend it to donasdays at gmail (dot) com?

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  10. I am so giddy for your success. After this Book Birthday party, get back to work!! We, the public, demand it.

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    1. Hi Janet! You sure like cracking that whip, don't ya lady? Lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  11. YAY!!!! WOOO!!! Cheers to a GREAT book!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

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    1. Lol, Erik, you're so funny! And thanks for being Addie's cheerleader...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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