One manuscript was older. The other, brand new! But they wrapped up nicely in a two book deal to the editor who purchased my PUP 681 picture book as well. Here’s the announcement from Publishers Marketplace: “BUSY BUILDERS, BUSY WEEK! author Jean Reidy’s WHEN THE SNOW IS DEEPER THAN YOUR BOOTS ARE TALL, about a… Read more »
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YIPPEE! I’m Over the Moon About Luna!
If any of you know “Luna” at the Shedd Aquarium, then you can understand why I’m so, SO excited about my latest book deal for a story based on her story. If you haven’t yet met Luna, I encourage you to take a gander at the Shedd Aquarium website for a journey into adorableness. Here’s… Read more »
Hooting About My 2-Book Deal!
Hoot! I’m beyond excited about my latest book deal.From Publishers Weekly. “Virginia Duncan at Greenwillow has acquired two picture books by Too Purpley! author Jean Reidy; the stories feature Specs, a not-so-clear-sighted young owl who explores the world with his friends. Book one is scheduled to release in summer 2016; Erin Murphy at Erin Murphy… Read more »
Autographed copies of my books available ONLINE through the Tattered Cover!
Great News! The fabulous Tattered Cover Bookstore has agreed to stock autographed copies of all my books. So now, you can order autographed copies online and have them shipped directly to your home. It’s easy. Here’s how: 1. Head to the Tattered Cover website at http://www.tatteredcover.com/ and search for my books. 2. Add the desired… Read more »
Sweet Little Book Cover Video Created in 15-Minutes for FREE!
I’m enrolled in Katie Davis’s Video Idiot Boot Camp. And while I haven’t had time to dive into a larger project, I’ve had a little fun with some quick and easy tools introduced in her class. Here’s a little Animoto gem created in about 15 minutes for FREE. For more information on Katie’s fabulous online… Read more »
TOO PRINCESSY! tweet party and other easy ways to win!
Hooray! Today the TOO PRINCESSY! Board Book makes its royal debut. And to celebrate, I have 3 ways for you to win some super-cool prizes. 1. Tweet or retweet the following message exactly as it appears below: TOO PRINCESSY! board #bookbday RT anytime on 2/19 for a chance to win a book, bag and t-shirt…. Read more »
Writing as a Career: Jennifer Nielsen on the Realities and Economics of Publishing
As the new year begins, whether you’re dabbling in writing, considering a career as a writer, selling your first book or just curious about the nuances and economics of traditional publishing, you might wonder if children’s authors can make a living. The truth – some do and many don’t. In today’s guest post, award-winning, best-selling… Read more »
Author Spots for Schools!
Here’s a great way to connect children’s authors and readers, and it’s a WIN-WIN-WIN for schools, authors and school book fairs everywhere! AUTHOR SPOTS FOR SCHOOLS! Author Spots are FREE mini-commercials created by children’s authors that schools can broadcast to promote their book fair to kids and parents. I’m not talking about anything fancy here… Read more »
Let Me Help You Promote Your Book Fair
Hah! Look at that face! AWKWARD! But if you click PLAY, you can help me fix that. Then, get excited, because you’ll hear how TOO PURPLEY! is one of the books coming to your Scholastic Book Fair and how I can help you promote your Fair. And just to make it easy, here’s the TIME… Read more »