Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift
Ebook Publishing Research & Suggestions
In my February 6th blog post, I wrote about my decision to commit the month of February to writing the Teacher & Parent Activity Guide for Princess Shayn’s Invisible Visible Gift . This supplement/accompaniment to Princess Shayna will be in an Ebook format. This week, I began my fascinating and frustrating Green “Techie” Brain investigation for Ebook formatting methods, compilers and/or publishing software. Princess Shayna…
Read moreMagazine Article: A Children’s Diabetes Fairy Tale
Today, my Orange Brain was delighted to receive a Google Alert letting me know that my interview with Amy Mercer about my children’s fairy tale, Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visble Gift was now online. Amy is the author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Diabetes: Authentic Advice on Everything from Eating to Dating and Motherhood. Amy, who has Type 1 diabetes is a free lance…
Read moreBreaking the Golden Rule
Most people, no matter where they live, their culture or religion are familiar some form of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. However, a students who had read Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift in her fourth grade classroom had another idea about the axiom. She told me and her teacher, “It is…
Read moreBullying Behavior and Brain Color Personalities
A bully is a person who repeatedly browbeats or intimidates another person and is habitually is cruel to others who are weaker than he or she. When I was a child we had only one neighborhood bully. Today, it is disturbing and sad to note that there are multiple bullies in our homes, communities, schools, workplaces, and on-line. Bully behavior has become is a extremely serious issue. According to…
Read moreAuthor’s Successful Lesson of Perseverance and Teamwork
For the last few months, I have been struggling with some significant issues about What Color Is Your Brain?® and Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift on Amazon. I put my Green Research Brain into high gear and my Orange Resourceful Brain took action to make sure there was enough inventory of my book for my programs, radio interviews and the Holiday Season. I…
Read moreBibliotherapy – Children Relate to Story Characters
In the recent second edition of Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift, I included an introduction, which contains valuable information to help readers gain a better understanding of how to use the book before they begin their journey with Princess Shayna. Below are excerpts from the the introduction, which begins with a whimsical illustration of Sarah Spundah telling readers to STOP and read her important messages! “I am…
Read moreChildren’s Book Is Front Page News
It is a rare occasion to open the front page of a newspaper and read the headline and stories that are not are sad, disturbing and often violent. I was delighted to read a front page headline and story that was joyful, encouraging and educational. “Writing from Chicago” was the headline and the story feature 4 local Jewish authors. One of them…
Read morePrincess Shayna Helps Children Deal with Diabetes, Build Self Esteem, and Face Fears
I am smiling like the Cheshire Cat in the story of Alice In Wonderland about my exciting “Orange Brain” News! The first Press Release about Princess Shayna Invisible Visible Gift was distributed by Business PR Wire this morning. 30 minutes later my publicist Cynthia Stine at Promote Success sent me the following exciting email: “Your release has…
Read moreLibrarians, Teachers, Authors and Books SCBWI-IL Event
Last Saturday, I was privileged to participate in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators – Illinois (SCBWI-IL) Chapter. Author, Sara Shacter thoughtfully organized the even for the members. Junko Yokota, Gail Bush, and Toby Rajput were our gracious hosts at the remarkable National Lewis University Center for Teaching through Children’s Books in Skokie,…
Read morePrincess Shayna – My Fairy Tale Celebration
Grand News…yesterday morning, Princess Shayna arrived!! I heard the UPS truck and immediately ran to my front door to welcome her! I held the package as Jordan carefully cut the top of the padded envelope open. I gently removed her. It was a “lo and behold” moment! Jordan and I shared celebratory hugs, kisses, a…
Read moreChildren’s Book At The Printer
“Orange Brain” Exciting News! This morning, my editor sent an email telling me that Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift is being printed today! As I was writing this post, the following message from my editor arrived: “you should have 2 advances by tomorrow afternoon!!” Jenn highlighted the message in Princess Shayna Purple to show her…
Read moreChildren’s Fairy Tale Version of Brain Color Book
Very “Orange Brain“ Exciting News Today!! The PDF layout file for the 2nd edition publication of Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift, which is the children’s fairy tale version of What Color Is Your Brain?, just arrived in my email box from my editor. My “Brainbow” of colors is ecstatic! Please, “LIKE” my What Color Is…
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