As a debut author, I recently experienced the thrill of seeing my book, Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape, receive the Literary Titan Gold Book Award. Becoming an award-winning author has been an incredible milestone and validation for me. But beyond the personal joy, applying for book awards can significantly impact one’s journey as an author. […]

In this blog post, I’d like to discuss the power of reviews and why they matter to new authors.  As a debut author, I’ve learned that writing a children’s book is only the first part of the journey. Once it’s published, the challenge becomes connecting with readers. So far, I have done book readings at

Now that my book has been launched into the world, it’s time to see where it leads!  I love reading aloud to children and have volunteered in the past to do just that.  Now I can enjoy this experience by sharing my published book with kids in libraries and schools. I read a quote by

“Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape” successfully launched on October 21, 2024, and my book is now out in the world!  It’s satisfying to achieve a goal I set for myself one year ago.  Even better, my launch will help Glen Highland Border Collie Rescue continue to care for dogs in desperate need. I donated all

My debut book, “Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape,” launched yesterday!  I accomplished a goal I set for myself a year ago — to write and publish a picture book for children.   With the support of family, friends, and a dedicated group of fellow authors who shared information about my book launch on social media and

When I learned from my publisher that my book files had been uploaded and were ready for printing, I immediately placed my first order for author copies.  The box from Amazon was delivered today, and I wanted to share this exciting “unboxing” moment with everyone. After a year of working on this project, I’m finally

For the past few weeks, I’ve been working with my book designer to pick a font and choose colors for the title text and main body text.  It is such an exciting phase of the process to see the disparate elements finally mesh together! The front cover is the first point of contact for potential

As many of you know, I’ve been working on my first children’s book for the past year. I’m excited to announce that my publisher confirmed October 21, 2024, as the launch date. “Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape” will be available for purchase in three formats: ebook, paperback, and hardcover. Charlie and Sophie, our rescued Border