Roald Dahl Poem (Part 2 of 2)

As a kid who didn't like reading the wonderful books of Roald Dahl? Here is my second poem on the great man and his contribution to smiling Children all across the globe!

Roald Dahl Poem (Part 1 of 2)

Who didn't love reading Roald Dahl books when we were growing up. The witty writing and outrageous characters made generations of children light up with delight. Well here is the first of two poems about the man himself.

'Beware Of The Teacher' arrives in Boonsboro, MD

As you all know I have been trying hard to get my book, 'Beware Of The Teacher' into the local stores. My goal has been to get into the local bookstores first. That way I can have a relationship with the owners and a presence in the community.

Beware Of The Teacher - Book signing!!!

As you all know I have been trying hard to promote my first Children's Picture Book, 'Beware Of The Teacher' with varying degrees of success. There was the article in the local paper and the nice bit written by Randy Young of Sleepytown Press.

Book Number Two Underway

Well I am not exactly going to take a break from promoting my book but with the local paper carrying an article about it and now a store on board provisionally with stocking it I feel comfortable enough to move on to my next book.

Randy Young - Sleepytown Press

You may remember that earlier on in this year I entered a New Voice competition for Sleepytown Press. If you remember I finished second to another Author and I was contacted by Mr Young about the positioning.

Local Media Coverage - Public Opinion

When you are doing everything on your own, without a full connected publishing house or an agent then it is important that you make sure you reach out to the local media.
Local papers love stories of a local doing good things.  

Fourth Of July. A poem

Known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. Families gather and fireworks are set off, baseball games watched and all with good food and drinks.

Promotion - Book Signings

So a few days ago I told you about going local with the papers. As of now I have only three responses. One was polite and gently told me that she didn't think her publication was right, another wanted to establish more about the book (as yet nothing back from my reply email) and the third questioned if I was even local! Keep the faith though, it just takes the one door to open! Anyway, no rest for the struggling writer and so onto the next part.