4 Stars Not your typical black-hearted burglar, Dean is a neglected eleven-year-old, encouraged to steal by his older brother in a secret life of crime. Then one day, during a break-in, Dean meets someone who makes his adventures take a whole new direction. Dean Fogarty has a rough life. His single mother is an alcoholic [...]
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By: Kimberly Pauley,
on 11/27/2011
Blog: Young Adult (& Kid's) Books Central (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: farley katz, diary of a wimpy kid series, bullying, book review, YABC, middle grade book, Add a tag
In this book, Niko Kayler is a proud, trouble-making, 7th grade bully who cannot seem to stay out of trouble. After getting in trouble at school for tormenting his classmates, Niko is sent to a therapist in the hopes of realizing the wrongs of his bullying ways. At the instruction of his therapist, Niko is forced to keep a journal of his actions. Click here for my full review.
By: Karen Cioffi,
on 6/29/2011
Blog: Writing for Children with Karen Cioffi (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: children's fantasy, 4RV Publishing, Aidana WillowRaven, middle grade book, Walking Through Walls, children's virtual book tour, children's book, Add a tag
On Friday, July 1st, I will begin my Walking Through Walls Virtual Book Tour. I'd like everyone to know though, that there will be some informational articles on writing and marketing along with an interview and book reviews, please follow along and leave comments to be entered in the contest/drawing.
So, here's the information that will be included in the Press Release to be prepared and published by Donna McDine.
Author: Karen Cioffi
Illustrator: Aidana WillowRaven
Publisher: 4RV Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9826594-7-2
Genre: MG/Tween/YA
Book Synopsis:
Longing to be rich and powerful, twelve-year-old Wang studies the legend of the mystical Eternals. Certain they are real, he journeys to their temple and begins an apprenticeship with the Eternal Master. There he enters a world of magic where not everything is as it seems, and where he learns the magic formula to ‘walking through walls.’
CONTEST/DRAWING
There will be drawings at the end of the tour from those who comment on any of the tour stops. Please include your email address in a safe format within the comment to be eligible, such as karencioffi(at)ymail(dot)com.
Prizes that will be awarded at the end of the tour are:
• TWO: $10 Amazon Gift Certificates
• THREE: Writing for Children One Step at a Time (a 100+ page ebook)
• FOUR: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing – You Can Do It (a 35 page ebook)
Winners will be notified by email and prizes will be sent within a week after the tour.
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JULY TOUR SCHEDULE
July 1st Kelly McClymer
http://kellymcclymer.com/wordpress
Book Review
July 2nd Renee Hand
http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com
Book Review
July 5th Deb Hockenberry
http://thebumpyroadtopublishing.blogspot.com
Book Review and Interview
July 7th Kathy Stemke
http://educationtipster.blogspot.com
Book Review
July 8th Donna McDine
http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com
An Effective Book Marketing Strategy: Joint Ventures
July 9th Dianne Sagan
http://www.diannesagan.wordpress.com
Writing for Children: Finding Age Appropriate Words
July 11th Stephen Tremp
http://www.stephentremp.blogspot.com
Rewriting a Folktale
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on 2/14/2012
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5+ Stars By May 1963, African Americans in Birmingham, Alabama, had had enough of segregation and police brutality. But with their lives and jobs at stake, most adults were hesitant to protest the city’s racist culture. Instead, the children and teenagers—like Audrey, Wash, James, and Arnetta—marched to jail to secure their freedom. At a time [...]
By: Kimberly Pauley,
on 11/27/2011
Blog: Young Adult (& Kid's) Books Central (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: farley katz, diary of a wimpy kid series, bullying, book review, YABC, middle grade book, Add a tag
In this book, Niko Kayler is a proud, trouble-making, 7th grade bully who cannot seem to stay out of trouble. After getting in trouble at school for tormenting his classmates, Niko is sent to a therapist in the hopes of realizing the wrongs of his bullying ways. At the instruction of his therapist, Niko is forced to keep a journal of his actions. Click here for my full review.
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By: Karen Cioffi,
on 6/29/2011
Blog: Writing for Children with Karen Cioffi (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: children's fantasy, 4RV Publishing, Aidana WillowRaven, middle grade book, Walking Through Walls, children's virtual book tour, children's book, Add a tag
On Friday, July 1st, I will begin my Walking Through Walls Virtual Book Tour. I'd like everyone to know though, that there will be some informational articles on writing and marketing along with an interview and book reviews, please follow along and leave comments to be entered in the contest/drawing.
So, here's the information that will be included in the Press Release to be prepared and published by Donna McDine.
Author: Karen Cioffi
Illustrator: Aidana WillowRaven
Publisher: 4RV Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9826594-7-2
Genre: MG/Tween/YA
Book Synopsis:
Longing to be rich and powerful, twelve-year-old Wang studies the legend of the mystical Eternals. Certain they are real, he journeys to their temple and begins an apprenticeship with the Eternal Master. There he enters a world of magic where not everything is as it seems, and where he learns the magic formula to ‘walking through walls.’
CONTEST/DRAWING
There will be drawings at the end of the tour from those who comment on any of the tour stops. Please include your email address in a safe format within the comment to be eligible, such as karencioffi(at)ymail(dot)com.
Prizes that will be awarded at the end of the tour are:
• TWO: $10 Amazon Gift Certificates
• THREE: Writing for Children One Step at a Time (a 100+ page ebook)
• FOUR: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing – You Can Do It (a 35 page ebook)
Winners will be notified by email and prizes will be sent within a week after the tour.
~~~~~~~~~~
JULY TOUR SCHEDULE
July 1st Kelly McClymer
http://kellymcclymer.com/wordpress
Book Review
July 2nd Renee Hand
http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com
Book Review
July 5th Deb Hockenberry
http://thebumpyroadtopublishing.blogspot.com
Book Review and Interview
July 7th Kathy Stemke
http://educationtipster.blogspot.com
Book Review
July 8th Donna McDine
http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com
An Effective Book Marketing Strategy: Joint Ventures
July 9th Dianne Sagan
http://www.diannesagan.wordpress.com
Writing for Children: Finding Age Appropriate Words
July 11th Stephen Tremp
http://www.stephentremp.blogspot.com
Rewriting a Folktale
11 Comments on Walking Through Walls Final Tour Schedule, last added: 6/30/2011
By: Karen Cioffi,
on 1/4/2010
Blog: Writing for Children with Karen Cioffi (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: editor, author, Lea Schizas, Muse Online Writers Conference, middle grade book, Bubba and Giganto: Odds Against Us, Add a tag
Ah…a new year... and I get to begin it with the privilege of hosting Lea Schizas.
Lea Schizas…what can I say? Lea is a doer, giver and teacher. She is an award winning author and editor, and generously gives of her time to help writers learn the craft. I admire this wonder woman and am honored to be involved in her writing world.
Lea has many creditials, but I'll focus on a few: Lea is the Founder and Editor in Chief of two Writer’s Digest 101 Top Writing Sites since 2004 and recipients of several Preditors and Editors Awards: Apollo’s Lyre, an online writer’s Zine: http://www.apollos-lyre.com; the online writing critique.
And, for those who aren’t aware of it, Lea is the founder and organizer of The Muse Online Writers Conference. I’ve attended the past two years, and it would take its own article to tell of all the benefits that writers can gleam from this FREE week long conference. Be sure to register for this year’s – it’s held in October. Click on the link: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/2010MuseConferenceRegistration/
If you'd like to learn a bit more about the conference go to:
http://www.dkvwriting4u.com/2009/11/the-muse-online-writers-conference-2010-registration-is-open/
For a more frequent writing boost, there's Lea's blogsite, The Writing Jungle (http://thewritingjungle.blogspot.com). It's a great resource for us writers. Lea shares her experience and knowledge to help us hone our craft.
And, Lea's most recent endeavor is Pen Perfect Associates (http://penperfectassociates.blogspot.com).
This site offers great articles on writing topics – it is a wonderful, and more importantly, useful resource for writers. And, if you’re in need of an editor, you needn’t look any further…Lea is a working editor.
In addition to all this, Lea has two books available:
Doorman's Creek
Publisher: eTreasures Publishing
ISBN: 0974053740
ISBN: 13: 978-097405374
Here's a description of Doorman's Creek:
When Kyle Anderson and his two buddies decide to explore a cave hidden within Doorman's Creek, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton... and an unknown entity, throwing them right into the path of a serial killer. Faced with a sudden gift of visions into past and present disappearances, Kyle must now track down who the murderer is before another family member gets killed.
According to Lea: My YA paranormal suspense thriller was actually written as a screenplay when I first began my career and then I added descriptive details, background and settings, and the five senses to make it into a book. Most of my manuscripts begin like screenplays. Love to hear my characters talking first.
You can get your copy at:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0974053740?tag=thevirtualc08-20&camp=213761&creative=393545&linkCode=bpl&creativeASIN=0974053740&adid=05RWJX4HJYZQAKF1BWMF&
Next up is:
Bubba and Giganta: Odds Against Us
Publisher: 4RV Publishing
http://www.4rvpublishingllc.com
ISBN: 978-0-9797513-6-3
Synopsis of Bubba and Giganta: Odds Against Us
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Looks like it will be a great tour. I already follow several of these blogs. Best wishes with the tour and your book.
Wow, Karen, what a fantastic lineup! Best wishes for your tour and book release! ';o)
Thanks Susanne!
Thanks so much Beth!
Congratulations, Karen! I look forward to the tour and reading your book! :)
I'll be doing my very best to follow your tour. Of course I realize I'm not eligible for a copy of the book.
Walking Through Walls is an interesting book, even for adults.
Vivian
Great lineup! Much success to you!
Thanks so much Life Defined!
Vivian, don't worry, the book isn't a prize - it's not a good marketing strategy.
WriteOnePub, Thanks a bunch!
Looks like you have a great tour lined up, Karen. The book looks fascinating, and I'm sure Aidana's illustrations are wonderful, as the cover is.
very nice tour schedule.
Connie, Thanks so much. Yes Aidana did an amazing job on the cover and chapter illos.
Rebecca, Thanks so much. I was fortunate to have a number of authors/bloggers take part in the tour.
Thank you both for stopping by!