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Just because the party’s over …
Even though the TOO PURPLEY! ONLINE LAUNCH PARTY ended a couple of weeks ago, you can still find plenty of freebies on my website at www.jeanreidy.com
- Free downloadable Teacher’s/Activities Guide which includes lots of activities for parents and kids too.
- Free Picture Book Peeks
And in case you missed this adorable video of my niece Sarah (of TOO PURPLEY! dedication fame) with her kiddos.
So please stop on by.
Double Dose of Query Advice
Two blog posts about querying arrived in my Google Reader on precisely the same day. Both offered wise advice.
Nathan Bransford at Curtis Brown, discussed the benefits of batch querying.
Shelli Johannes at Market My Words hosted author and query master, Elana Johnson, who lists the top five query mistakes.
Ignore these posts at your peril.
A Primer on Book Production
Nicole Moulaison, Production Manager for Macmillan Feiwel & Friends and Square Fish imprints, provides a fascinating look at what goes into making a book.
http://mackids.squarespace.com/mackidssquarespacecom/2010/1/15/behind-the-scenes-production.html
Writer’s Rap Video
Erin Dealey’s got the word on writing books! Love it.
Today was TOO PURPLEY! DAY at Central Junior High
Thank you to principal Dr. Gayle Crawford who thought of this fun idea. And thanks to all those wonderful teachers (including my sister, Annie) and kids who showed their one true color today – purple! I wish I could have been there with you. I’m so honored.
Here’s a peek:
Recap of TOO PURPLEY! Prize Winners
It’s been a too, too, too fun week in the TOO PURPLEY! PARTY ZONE. Thank you all for coming. Here’s a list of my lucky prize winners.
Monday Door Prize – TOO PURPLEY! T-shirt: Heather Burnell
Tuesday Door Prize – TOO PURPLEY! Coffee mug: Pam Campbell
Wednesday Door Prize – Autographed copy of WHAT DO YOU SEE?: Julia Landmesser
Thursday Door Prize – Bloomsbury Picture Book Pack: Mike Jung
Friday Door Prize – Autographed copy of FUNERALS AND FLY FISHING: Jeanne Ryan
Saturday Door Prize – Bloomsbury Picture Book Pack: Nathalie Mvondo
Sunday Door Prize – TOO PURPLEY! T-shirt and coffee mug: Kerry Haack
Picture Book Manuscript Critique: Corey Schwartz
30-Minute Skype Visit: Tressy Hart
TOO PURPLEY! Grand Prize Package: Paula Paterson.
Congratulations to all!
A Very Purpley and Writerly Birthday Gift!
My daughter, Molly gave me the most lovely birthday gift – a journal. But it’s not just any journal. Here’s what she inscribed in it:
Mom,
I know it may seem like all the Reidy family gives each other anymore are journals. Also, it seems that you have been receiving a lot of strange, purple knick-knacks recently. Well, to celebrate your book, TOO PURPLEY! (and your birthday) I want to give you this journal. I want you to use it to record each step along your TOO PURPLEY journey.
Examples:
- Record memories of your school visits.
- Take note of those who inspired you, supported you, made this possible.
- Take a moment each time you write to think about what you have to be thankful for.
- Perhaps write anything that may be stressing you out.
- Highlight the best part of your day.
- Maybe try writing down the funny things people do to make you laugh so you can REMEMBER THEM!
Well, Mom, I want to say congratulations on the release of your book. I am so proud to call you my mom. And Happy 51st Birthday! Thank you for inspiring me every day to work hard, have fun, love lots, and to truly be myself and be my best.
I love you so much! Molly
As writers, we journal a lot – whether on note pads, or napkins or sometimes even in journals. But I haven’t yet journaled about the process of writing and publishing itself, and all the angst, excitement and joy that go with it. I think it could be a wonderful exercise.
I love you back, Miss Molly. And thank you for my perfect gift.
Agent Erin Murphy Chatting Today!!
Literary Agent, Erin Murphy, is making a guest appearance in my TOO PURPLEY! PARTY Chat Room today, Monday 1/25/10, at 2 P.M. Mountain Time.
The party is at www.jeanreidy.com.
The direct link to the chat room is https://jeanreidy.com/Jean-Reidy-s-Chat-Room.html
Stop by for a rare opportunity to meet this awesome children’s lit agent.
TOO PURPLEY! On Sale Today!!
I can’t believe it. TOO PURPLEY! is on bookstore shelves and shipping from online sellers. Yesterday, I stopped by my neighborhood Barnes & Noble and it was already out. SQUEEEEEE!
I’m so grateful for the wonderful reviews TOO PURPLEY! has collected. You can read them on my TOO PURPLEY! page and in my Media Kit.
Don’t forget my online launch party 1/25-1/31 at
www.jeanreidy.com . Everyone is invited.
More exciting news!! I’m teaming up with The Children’s Hospital in Denver. A portion of the author proceeds from the sale of TOO PURPLEY! will be donated to Children’s – a place that’s very important to me.
Thank you Genevieve, Erin, Michelle, Deb, Jill, Sarah, Mike, Pat, Tim, Catherine, Molly, Mom and of course my awesome critique group!!! I’m thinking of all of you today.
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