Marketing Minutes

Oh Happy Day! Two New Picture Books on the Way!

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 »

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 »

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 »