I'm not at all encouraging people to throw literature.
Do not be rough with the books.
I am creating a throwback feature to go back to the books I have published and discuss my writing process - my favourite artwork from the book - and where to buy it, etc.
I've chosen to post '#Throwbooks', as success is not something that is instant, it can happen years later, for example, I'd created books years ago, but they are coming onto people's radars now. I don't know why the sudden surge of popularity, but I'm definitely pleased it is happening. It's not a race.
The posts will be spread out to ensure I'm not overwhelming my blog readers with self promotion. This is merely an introduction to what I will be writing about in the near future - it'll also help readers find books I haven't managed to promote as much as I'd like to.
I'm looking forward to going through my old books and picking and choosing my favourite parts. It is also a chance to see my writing strengths and what I need to work on for the books I'll be writing in the future.
So, keep your eyes peeled on the blog for '#ThrowBOOK'!
Showing posts with label Childrens books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Childrens books. Show all posts
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Book Brag : WHSmith
Link -- WH SMITH
My book, Charlie Cheese Travels The World, has been spotted on the WHSmith website. This is a milestone I didn't think I'd reach anytime soon, but seeing my work on their page made my day - the fact that they stock (or have previously stocked) my work is something I am very proud of, hence this little book brag.
I've linked at the top of this post because I was too excited to write anything else first without sharing! I'll continue to promote my work, even if it was written a couple of years ago - because success is not instant. Delayed success is even better as it comes as a nice surprise just when you think you're not doing enough to self promote.
Search 'Charlie Cheese Travels The World' now to find where you can get yourself a copy.
My book, Charlie Cheese Travels The World, has been spotted on the WHSmith website. This is a milestone I didn't think I'd reach anytime soon, but seeing my work on their page made my day - the fact that they stock (or have previously stocked) my work is something I am very proud of, hence this little book brag.
I've linked at the top of this post because I was too excited to write anything else first without sharing! I'll continue to promote my work, even if it was written a couple of years ago - because success is not instant. Delayed success is even better as it comes as a nice surprise just when you think you're not doing enough to self promote.
Search 'Charlie Cheese Travels The World' now to find where you can get yourself a copy.
Friday, 23 August 2019
Is There Any Point In Reading To Your Newborn?
Newborns are only able to see in high contrast for a while, they don't know what's going on around them, and their eye muscles are not strong enough to focus yet. So is there any point of introducing literature to them? Because in reality, the first few weeks they only feed, toilet and sleep...
My daughter was three days old when she had her first story time. The book was a contrast picture book and 8 pages long. She's too young to even know what a book is, nevermind what the storyline was, but she was happy to sit with her father and watch him turn the pages as he read aloud. She was comfortable, she was interested, she was content.
She has since had several story times, with board books, paperbacks and even the newspaper. It doesn't matter what you read to them, as long as you're reading aloud and showing them where the story is coming from.
The benefits of reading to little ones consist of: allowing them to learn your voice, exposing them to new vocabulary, bonding over a relaxing activity, teaching them that books are an enjoyable experience, and showing them worlds they don't have around them. Children can sense the excitement in your voice as you read - especially if you put on funny voices for dialogue.
These days reading aloud is something that is being actively promoted - if children see grown ups doing it, they'll think it's just what we do - and therefore they will not feel put out when having to speak or read to an audience themselves. It's a skill even adults often struggle with.
Read aloud and proud!
You're their favourite person in the world and you're sparking an interest in reading. Reading with your littlie is a safe, comfortable activity, one that newborns can get involved with - because let's face it, they can't do much else and reading is a skill they'll have to tackle when they're older.
I've worked with young children, and they love story time. All they have to do is sit and listen, and they're imagination does the hard work. If it's escapism for adults, it's the same for little ones.
So yes, reading to a newborn is a must!
My daughter was three days old when she had her first story time. The book was a contrast picture book and 8 pages long. She's too young to even know what a book is, nevermind what the storyline was, but she was happy to sit with her father and watch him turn the pages as he read aloud. She was comfortable, she was interested, she was content.
She has since had several story times, with board books, paperbacks and even the newspaper. It doesn't matter what you read to them, as long as you're reading aloud and showing them where the story is coming from.
The benefits of reading to little ones consist of: allowing them to learn your voice, exposing them to new vocabulary, bonding over a relaxing activity, teaching them that books are an enjoyable experience, and showing them worlds they don't have around them. Children can sense the excitement in your voice as you read - especially if you put on funny voices for dialogue.
These days reading aloud is something that is being actively promoted - if children see grown ups doing it, they'll think it's just what we do - and therefore they will not feel put out when having to speak or read to an audience themselves. It's a skill even adults often struggle with.
Read aloud and proud!
You're their favourite person in the world and you're sparking an interest in reading. Reading with your littlie is a safe, comfortable activity, one that newborns can get involved with - because let's face it, they can't do much else and reading is a skill they'll have to tackle when they're older.
I've worked with young children, and they love story time. All they have to do is sit and listen, and they're imagination does the hard work. If it's escapism for adults, it's the same for little ones.
So yes, reading to a newborn is a must!
Friday, 2 August 2019
Mini Rebrand
I've bit the bullet and made an 'authors page' for my children's books. It took a lot of bottle for me to do as I was terrified that it would come across as arrogant. My anxiety has been through the roof on the run up to creating the page - I needed a space for my books in general, to save me making a new page for every book I made - and this way, my work is all together.
The Twitter Writing Community has been very supportive of me creating the page, which helped my nerves.
I've deleted my Charlie Cheese Books Facebook page because I wanted to focus on the general page for children's books - and it makes room to promote books that aren't in the CC series. Plus, I can use the page to post about upcoming books or any book news.
I have a new avatar, shown on the homepage and this will be my profile picture on most things where my children's books are concerned. I have tried to use headshots before, but it's more comfortable to use the avatar. This was drawn by the ever awesome Tommings.
The page can be found here: Beffy Parkin Children's Author.
Please give the page a like, or have a little look around if you've got the time. There isn't much on there as of yet, but I'll be sure to update whenever I can. Phew!
The Twitter Writing Community has been very supportive of me creating the page, which helped my nerves.
I've deleted my Charlie Cheese Books Facebook page because I wanted to focus on the general page for children's books - and it makes room to promote books that aren't in the CC series. Plus, I can use the page to post about upcoming books or any book news.
I have a new avatar, shown on the homepage and this will be my profile picture on most things where my children's books are concerned. I have tried to use headshots before, but it's more comfortable to use the avatar. This was drawn by the ever awesome Tommings.
The page can be found here: Beffy Parkin Children's Author.
Please give the page a like, or have a little look around if you've got the time. There isn't much on there as of yet, but I'll be sure to update whenever I can. Phew!
Monday, 8 July 2019
End Of Writing Hiatus!
I'm back!
Well, nearly. I'm a parent now, so I can't work as much as I used to, but I will be writing up ideas and updating my blog at least once a month. If I manage to get into a good balance, it'll be more!
Time away has made me see where my bread is buttered, and although I will be engaging in many different writing exercises, I've decided that children's books is where I thrive.
With the lovely feedback from the Charlie Cheese Books series, and reviews of The Macroodelzig, I cannot see where else to focus my time.
However, I will continue to expand my writing talents by creating more comedy, poetry, screenplays etc, as I enjoy doing all I can to make work I'm proud of, it just won't be promoted as much as any children's stories I'll write - It's an excuse to finish the mountain of unfinished projects I have on the go. I think my main focus will be children's books - but that doesn't mean I won't ever publish another poetry book, or eventually get around to filming my ideas. (God help me, I will film something if it kills me!).
I have a little one now, so I'll be writing to entertain her - which means lots more children's books will be coming soon! It's good to be back!
Well, nearly. I'm a parent now, so I can't work as much as I used to, but I will be writing up ideas and updating my blog at least once a month. If I manage to get into a good balance, it'll be more!
Time away has made me see where my bread is buttered, and although I will be engaging in many different writing exercises, I've decided that children's books is where I thrive.
With the lovely feedback from the Charlie Cheese Books series, and reviews of The Macroodelzig, I cannot see where else to focus my time.
However, I will continue to expand my writing talents by creating more comedy, poetry, screenplays etc, as I enjoy doing all I can to make work I'm proud of, it just won't be promoted as much as any children's stories I'll write - It's an excuse to finish the mountain of unfinished projects I have on the go. I think my main focus will be children's books - but that doesn't mean I won't ever publish another poetry book, or eventually get around to filming my ideas. (God help me, I will film something if it kills me!).
I have a little one now, so I'll be writing to entertain her - which means lots more children's books will be coming soon! It's good to be back!
Saturday, 11 May 2019
Are Beta Readers Important?
I only recently started using beta readers - I have also had people read the book once released for some feedback and for them to do a possible review for me on Amazon. Beta readers get their hands on your work before it goes too far, they give their honest opinion on your writing, and they help with any plot holes, grammar issues or tell you if the story is interesting or not.
So, are beta readers important?
.. They're more like ALPHA READERS, am I right? - The response I've had from people interested in my writing projects before they are available for the world to see, is incredible. It's very scary letting someone see your work before you even feel it's nearly finished - but it is productive, especially since beta readers will be critical of your work and not just sugar coat things - they want you to have good quality work out there.
I will be contacting more beta readers in the future when I finally finish my novel - I will hopefully do this for my children's books too - obviously limiting how many you need, as if you let anyone read your work, you won't get any sold. I will also be continuing to send out a PDF copy of my books to select people in order to gain more reviews online. Get yourself some betas!
So, are beta readers important?
.. They're more like ALPHA READERS, am I right? - The response I've had from people interested in my writing projects before they are available for the world to see, is incredible. It's very scary letting someone see your work before you even feel it's nearly finished - but it is productive, especially since beta readers will be critical of your work and not just sugar coat things - they want you to have good quality work out there.
I will be contacting more beta readers in the future when I finally finish my novel - I will hopefully do this for my children's books too - obviously limiting how many you need, as if you let anyone read your work, you won't get any sold. I will also be continuing to send out a PDF copy of my books to select people in order to gain more reviews online. Get yourself some betas!
Friday, 3 May 2019
Charlie Cheese Book Giveaway!
It's a mini bundle of Charlie Cheese goodies!
( Including the new book, Charlie Cheese And The Food Dance! )
To enter, all you have to do is:
Follow Charlie Cheese Books on Twitter AND Retweet the pinned tweet!
OR
Like Charlie Cheese Books on Facebook AND Like/Share/Comment on the pinned post!
- You can do both if you want to increase your chances, though!
I will be putting names in a hat and informing the winner on May 18th - a month before my due date. I am opening the giveaway so everyone in the world can enter, so share it far and wide - I want to use some stamps!
Best of luck!
Saturday, 13 April 2019
4am Creative Writing
Being woken up at 4am isn't always fun. Who are we kidding, it's never fun being woken up, no matter what time it is!
Unfortunately, this is quite frequent these days, so I put my time to good use. I have been spending the early hours of the morning writing! Poetry, story ideas, and for the first time in a while - a complete children's story. I managed to write a full rhyming story in the hour and a half I was rudely awoken. When I woke up at a reasonable hour, I sent off the note to my beta reader ( ... my poor unsuspecting husband!) and had some good feedback.
No typos, no plotholes, no confusion.
How on earth did I do that when my brain doesn't want to work?
The story is called, 'Do Your Homework, Sally Dean!', I'm hoping to sit on it for a until the end of the year, or the beginning of next year, then release it - but I know for a fact I'm going to be overly excited and try to publish it as soon as I have the finances! (If you see me promoting a book with that title in a few months, call me out!)
I am making sure I put a pin in all future ideas and notes - they will either become future writing projects, or something to reflect on and wonder how I got anything at all done on so little sleep.
Unfortunately, this is quite frequent these days, so I put my time to good use. I have been spending the early hours of the morning writing! Poetry, story ideas, and for the first time in a while - a complete children's story. I managed to write a full rhyming story in the hour and a half I was rudely awoken. When I woke up at a reasonable hour, I sent off the note to my beta reader ( ... my poor unsuspecting husband!) and had some good feedback.
No typos, no plotholes, no confusion.
How on earth did I do that when my brain doesn't want to work?
The story is called, 'Do Your Homework, Sally Dean!', I'm hoping to sit on it for a until the end of the year, or the beginning of next year, then release it - but I know for a fact I'm going to be overly excited and try to publish it as soon as I have the finances! (If you see me promoting a book with that title in a few months, call me out!)
I am making sure I put a pin in all future ideas and notes - they will either become future writing projects, or something to reflect on and wonder how I got anything at all done on so little sleep.
Thursday, 4 April 2019
The Macroodelzig - Where To Find One!
The Macroodelzig has been out for a while now, which means the book is available in more stores! Hooray!
Along with the fabulous online feedback, I've spoken with many people who really enjoyed the story, artwork and the message of the book. I'm so happy with the response I've had, and I am grateful that people are willing to set time aside to read my book and write up a little review. Please leave a review if you can, it really helps indie authors out.
The book is now out in the world, and you can grab a copy from all corners of the world. Here's a list of online websites and bookstores that stock the book:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Booktopia
Bokus
Foyles
If you spot a copy of the book in the wild, don't be shy, let me know so I can update this post!
Happy book hunting!
Along with the fabulous online feedback, I've spoken with many people who really enjoyed the story, artwork and the message of the book. I'm so happy with the response I've had, and I am grateful that people are willing to set time aside to read my book and write up a little review. Please leave a review if you can, it really helps indie authors out.
The book is now out in the world, and you can grab a copy from all corners of the world. Here's a list of online websites and bookstores that stock the book:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Booktopia
Bokus
Foyles
If you spot a copy of the book in the wild, don't be shy, let me know so I can update this post!
Happy book hunting!
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
The Macroodelzig - Feedback
The Macroodelzig has been out for one whole week! Argh!
Before the book launch on March 13th, I had been in contact with a few writers, reviewers and bloggers to request some feedback on The Macroodelzig. Luckily, those people are amazing and have helped me promote the book - even if they didn't have time to write something up before the launch, or had a to-be-read list longer than their arms - they shared the book cover on their Instagram stories, retweeted about the book, or wrote a little opinion piece on the story. Thank you so much!
Here's some quotes:
"It’s an uplifting tale that reminds us how being different or quirky doesn’t mean we’re no good, and how there is always someone out there on your wavelength who will ‘get you’ and who will show you their love." - Fran Grant |
"Y'all, this children's book has to be one of the most adorable and creative stories I've read! ... It was really cute and I enjoyed how different it was from anything I had read" - Nataliesbooktalk |
"I think for older readers they will get the message about acceptance , that you don't always have to fit in with the norm ... Beautiful little story will read more from this author" - Amazon Review |
"This is exactly the kind of book that needs to be distributed in primary schools ... It cleverly covers everything from body image, individuality, acceptance, breaking convention and normalising same sex parents whilst keeping it fun.." - Debbie's Bookshelf |
"My four year old loved this book. It is Julia Donaldsonesque but funnier and with a nice moral undertone." - Amazon Review |
Grab the book and see for yourself! HERE or HERE
Before the book launch on March 13th, I had been in contact with a few writers, reviewers and bloggers to request some feedback on The Macroodelzig. Luckily, those people are amazing and have helped me promote the book - even if they didn't have time to write something up before the launch, or had a to-be-read list longer than their arms - they shared the book cover on their Instagram stories, retweeted about the book, or wrote a little opinion piece on the story. Thank you so much!
Here's some quotes:
"It’s an uplifting tale that reminds us how being different or quirky doesn’t mean we’re no good, and how there is always someone out there on your wavelength who will ‘get you’ and who will show you their love." - Fran Grant |
"Y'all, this children's book has to be one of the most adorable and creative stories I've read! ... It was really cute and I enjoyed how different it was from anything I had read" - Nataliesbooktalk |
"I think for older readers they will get the message about acceptance , that you don't always have to fit in with the norm ... Beautiful little story will read more from this author" - Amazon Review |
"This is exactly the kind of book that needs to be distributed in primary schools ... It cleverly covers everything from body image, individuality, acceptance, breaking convention and normalising same sex parents whilst keeping it fun.." - Debbie's Bookshelf |
"My four year old loved this book. It is Julia Donaldsonesque but funnier and with a nice moral undertone." - Amazon Review |
Grab the book and see for yourself! HERE or HERE
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Amazon Bestseller : The Maths
Ever wanted to work out how books reach the Top 100 on Amazon? They have a Best Sellers Ranking system which gives each book a number - this number changes with reviews, sales, and other books being added on to the Amazon website. So, I was wondering what it would take to hit the Top 100 from standing...
My best sellers ranking (at the minute) is 130,706.
So, I would need to have at least 130,606 reviews or sales within a limited period - as I said, if more books are added the book can be knocked back. (ARGH!)
I have approx. 450 Facebook friends, and 750 Twitter followers.
Providing there is no cross over with accounts, that's 1,200 people - so even if they purchased the book or left a review, it wouldn't scratch the surface. To smash this realistically, you'll need the best advertising and promotional team going - but who has the money for this?
It's near impossible - in my opinion - for an indie author, to promote, advertise and even know enough people to have them ALL help accomplish this goal.
I'm still attempting to boost the ranking number - for a personal achievement / for fun - it gives me something to work towards with this book.
The ranking doesn't mean the content of the book is no good - don't forget this!
Want to try and help bump my number up?
Grab The Macroodelzig on Amazon now!
My best sellers ranking (at the minute) is 130,706.
So, I would need to have at least 130,606 reviews or sales within a limited period - as I said, if more books are added the book can be knocked back. (ARGH!)
I have approx. 450 Facebook friends, and 750 Twitter followers.
Providing there is no cross over with accounts, that's 1,200 people - so even if they purchased the book or left a review, it wouldn't scratch the surface. To smash this realistically, you'll need the best advertising and promotional team going - but who has the money for this?
It's near impossible - in my opinion - for an indie author, to promote, advertise and even know enough people to have them ALL help accomplish this goal.
I'm still attempting to boost the ranking number - for a personal achievement / for fun - it gives me something to work towards with this book.
The ranking doesn't mean the content of the book is no good - don't forget this!
Want to try and help bump my number up?
Grab The Macroodelzig on Amazon now!
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
The Macroodelzig - Out Now!
The book is finally out in the world, and I cannot be happier! I've spent a lot of time and energy getting feedback, making promotional posts, and attempting to advertise the book as much as possible this month.The Macroodelzig is only available from two websites at the moment, but I will make a seperate post of all of the online bookstores in the near future.
Please follow the hashtag, #TheMacroodelzig, on social media and give some feedback on Amazon as and when you can - that would be amazing!
Where to grab the book early:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Friday, 8 March 2019
The Macroodelzig - Super Sneaky Snippet!
I just had to make a small, flick through video to promote my children's book, The Macroodelzig!
It's very short, but it shows the amazing artwork - by Tommings - and this is the first sneak preview video I've ever made, so I love it!
Please give it a view / share / like / comment etc! The book is coming soon, so let's hype it up!
> > The Macroodelzig Sneak Preview < <
It's very short, but it shows the amazing artwork - by Tommings - and this is the first sneak preview video I've ever made, so I love it!
Please give it a view / share / like / comment etc! The book is coming soon, so let's hype it up!
> > The Macroodelzig Sneak Preview < <
Thursday, 7 March 2019
World Book Day 2019
It's that time again! Happy World Book Day!
As a treat I thought I'd honour the hashtag, #ShareAStory.
This year I haven't dressed up, as my baby bump limits some costumes, so this is the next best thing - I am sharing some lines from my first book, Don't Eat Charlie Cheese! Hooray!
Happy reading!
Finish the story and fill in the gaps by grabbing your own copy - search 'Don't Eat Charlie Cheese' on google now!
As a treat I thought I'd honour the hashtag, #ShareAStory.
This year I haven't dressed up, as my baby bump limits some costumes, so this is the next best thing - I am sharing some lines from my first book, Don't Eat Charlie Cheese! Hooray!
Happy reading!
Charlie Cheese has lots of jobs,
he is a very busy slice.
he is a very busy slice.
His bosses try to eat him, though,
they've tried to once or twice.
they've tried to once or twice.
Charlie went to be a chef, he had to cook a roast.
The chef took out a slice of bread..
"I am not for toast!"
Charlie had a little sulk,
they don't know how he felt!
they don't know how he felt!
Charlie started crying,
and then began to melt!
and then began to melt!
Finish the story and fill in the gaps by grabbing your own copy - search 'Don't Eat Charlie Cheese' on google now!
Wednesday, 6 March 2019
Coming Soon : The Macroodelzig!
Feel free to share this image / follow the hashtag #TheMacroodelzig on social media!
This children's book will be out in the very near future! Keep 'em peeled!
Saturday, 2 March 2019
Are Amazon Book Reviews Important?
Well, are they?
I try to review everything I purchase on Amazon - even if I don't write much, I'll leave some stars.
My children's book series is available on Amazon, but unfortunately, it doesn't have many reviews. I have had to request that customers leave a review in the past, as not everyone does give feedback on Amazon. It's not like I'm asking for great reviews, because that's not the case, and the review would then be null and void for other people checking the books out. I am looking for honest feedback which accurately reflects people's opinions on the books - as this can make or break, and is valid to me.
I do think reviews are important, in a way.
I have had amazing feedback on social media sites, via email, or in person - but they are private reviews and not seen by possible readers, which limits me.
Word of mouth is also incredible to get the news out, but it's not often people find themselves in a discussion about moustache sporting cheese men...
If you do have one of the books, please, please, leave some honest Amazon feedback /
Thanks in advance!
Don't Eat Charlie Cheese
Charlie Cheese Travels The World
Charlie Cheese And The Food Dance
I try to review everything I purchase on Amazon - even if I don't write much, I'll leave some stars.
My children's book series is available on Amazon, but unfortunately, it doesn't have many reviews. I have had to request that customers leave a review in the past, as not everyone does give feedback on Amazon. It's not like I'm asking for great reviews, because that's not the case, and the review would then be null and void for other people checking the books out. I am looking for honest feedback which accurately reflects people's opinions on the books - as this can make or break, and is valid to me.
I do think reviews are important, in a way.
I have had amazing feedback on social media sites, via email, or in person - but they are private reviews and not seen by possible readers, which limits me.
Word of mouth is also incredible to get the news out, but it's not often people find themselves in a discussion about moustache sporting cheese men...
If you do have one of the books, please, please, leave some honest Amazon feedback /
Thanks in advance!
Don't Eat Charlie Cheese
Charlie Cheese Travels The World
Charlie Cheese And The Food Dance
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Charlie Cheese : Facebook Milestone
I set up the CC facebook page a long time ago, and after four years, we've just hit 300 likes.
(Knowing my luck when I post this, it'll have gone back down!)
It's been difficult promoting the page on Facebook - you can invite your friends, but not all of them are interested and will decline, or you can create sponsored adverts, for robots and fake pages to give the page likes - which is a pointless exercise.
I don't over post on Facebook, so I'm not a bother, but I will update it fairly frequently when I need to.
Either way, hitting 300 likes is fabulous news!
I'm aiming to promote better, somehow, so we can reach 500 likes before the end of the year - without the help of fake pages and likes.
If you want to help out, give us a like, invite your friends, and share, share, share!
>> Charlie Cheese Books!
(Knowing my luck when I post this, it'll have gone back down!)
It's been difficult promoting the page on Facebook - you can invite your friends, but not all of them are interested and will decline, or you can create sponsored adverts, for robots and fake pages to give the page likes - which is a pointless exercise.
I don't over post on Facebook, so I'm not a bother, but I will update it fairly frequently when I need to.
Either way, hitting 300 likes is fabulous news!
I'm aiming to promote better, somehow, so we can reach 500 likes before the end of the year - without the help of fake pages and likes.
If you want to help out, give us a like, invite your friends, and share, share, share!
>> Charlie Cheese Books!
Thursday, 14 February 2019
Possible Audiobook ?
I've been contemplating making an audio book for my Charlie Cheese Books..
Mainly because I'll find it hilarious that a slice of brie has a strong Yorkshire accent!
When working with littlies, we had the odd CD with audiobooks on, I think it was a few books by Julia Donaldson, and the children loved them - because they had freedom to act out the story along with the narrator - plus it introduced literature to busy bodies who don't like sitting to read.
It's definitely on the cards for the near future.
I've read my books aloud millions of times, but everyone hates the sound of their own voice, so who knows.. I'm going to record myself reading in the next few weeks, to see if it's something that can be completed soon, or if it's a project to come back to down the line.
I am excited to find the voice of Charlie and Mouse, though!
Mainly because I'll find it hilarious that a slice of brie has a strong Yorkshire accent!
When working with littlies, we had the odd CD with audiobooks on, I think it was a few books by Julia Donaldson, and the children loved them - because they had freedom to act out the story along with the narrator - plus it introduced literature to busy bodies who don't like sitting to read.
It's definitely on the cards for the near future.
I've read my books aloud millions of times, but everyone hates the sound of their own voice, so who knows.. I'm going to record myself reading in the next few weeks, to see if it's something that can be completed soon, or if it's a project to come back to down the line.
I am excited to find the voice of Charlie and Mouse, though!
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Revisiting A WIP : The Macroodelzig!
I recently revisited a WIP that I began last year - it was to create a Dr Seuss style story.
It's not quite Dr Seuss, but it's definitely a Beffy Parkin!
It's a children's story, loosely based on my dog, Ziggy. She's a naughty, silly but lovable little dog, who doesn't understand boundaries - she is the ideal children's book character!
I have written up The Macroodelzig, and I'm just waiting on illustrations now - so the book should be released this year! Oh yeah, already smashing my 2019 writing challenges!
Revisiting a work in progress will always be rewarding, you need breaks away from your work so it doesn't go stale and you start to hate it - a break allows fresh eyes on a project, and it can have a happy ending - if not, let it rest a little longer!
I'll be going wild promoting The Macroodelzig in the near future, so please share, like, whatever you can!
Keep your eyes peeled!
It's not quite Dr Seuss, but it's definitely a Beffy Parkin!
It's a children's story, loosely based on my dog, Ziggy. She's a naughty, silly but lovable little dog, who doesn't understand boundaries - she is the ideal children's book character!
I have written up The Macroodelzig, and I'm just waiting on illustrations now - so the book should be released this year! Oh yeah, already smashing my 2019 writing challenges!
Revisiting a work in progress will always be rewarding, you need breaks away from your work so it doesn't go stale and you start to hate it - a break allows fresh eyes on a project, and it can have a happy ending - if not, let it rest a little longer!
I'll be going wild promoting The Macroodelzig in the near future, so please share, like, whatever you can!
Keep your eyes peeled!
Thursday, 24 January 2019
My Books.. So Far.
For The Best was taken from notes my father made of his childhood growing up in Gipton, Leeds. I've not changed the order of the stories and memories, as that's not how you remember things, there's always tangents and finding something else to talk about. So it's written very organically - which means a lot of explicit language - not for little ones!
You can ONLY grab a copy here:
FOR THE BEST - MEMORIES OF A FIFTIES CHILD.
My poetry book is fairly angry, it's mainly politically focused and it's a collection of my first poems. I used my friend Jo's artwork for the cover (support indie!) - and again, the poems can contain explicit language - but not all of them do!
You can ONLY purchase a copy of my poetry here: MIND THE GAP.
The Charlie Cheese books series are cute, rhyming, indie books about a slice of brie! The illustrator is my friend Tommings - he is beyond talented! Give him a look up and check out his other work, too!
Where you'll find..
Don't Eat Charlie Cheese: Amazon / Waterstones / Barnes and Noble / Booktopia.
Charlie Cheese Travels The World: Amazon / Waterstones / Barnes and Noble / Booktopia.
Charlie Cheese And The Food Dance: Amazon / Barnes and Noble.
UPDATE MARCH 2019:
My brand new children's book, The Macroodelzig: Amazon / Barnes and Noble
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