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Taconi and Claude-Double Trouble  -  Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind 

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THE PLOT

Because of a magical Boab Tree, Taconi and Claude find themselves marooned in the 21st Century. Ruthie and Horatio (2 characters from my other books) join forces to help Taconi and his cockatoo find their way back home where they belon

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3. What Authors Must Do to SELL Books - Fun Stuff + Hard Work.

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By: Margot Finke, on 8/31/2010
Blog: HOOK KIDS on READING (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags:  Ruthie, children's books, authors, school visits, Blog Talk Radio, Add a tag

Okay, let's get the important things
out of the way first.

I am this week's guest on


With host:
Suzanne Lieurance.

Date / Time: 9/2/2010 12:00 PM Category:
Books Call-in Number: (646) 716-9239

NOTE
This week's show is a previously recorded
interview with me, chatting about

my 9th book + other fun stuff.


ALSO
I am the featured author this week on

The
National Writing for Children Center
Adding a comment could win you one of my books!

Read their terrific review
of
"Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind."

I am still basking in the afterglow!


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Now,
for some serious business . . .


School Visits


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NancyCL said, on 9/2/2010 12:57:00 PM

Wonderful!!! I'm sooo impressed Margot! Way to go!

Margot Finke said, on 9/2/2010 1:06:00 PM

Thanks Nancy. This has been one terrific week for "Ruthie"and me.

Janet Ann Collins said, on 9/2/2010 5:34:00 PM

Thanks for the helpful advice. I hope Ruthie sells like hotcakes.

Margot Finke said, on 9/2/2010 7:50:00 PM

Me too Janet.

Thanks for the timely comment.

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4. DESPERATE DILEMMA Fuels the Promotion of 9th Picture Book.

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By: Margot Finke, on 7/31/2010
Blog: HOOK KIDS on READING (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags:  sell, pink, hippo, Ruthie, picture book, Add a tag

Okay folks, this is my Desperate Dilemma

Knee surgery grounded me for the last 6 months of this year, and I can see no end in sight. My 9 th. picture book is just out, and my 10th book, a mid-grade adventure for boys, is due for publication.

My Dilemma:

How to promote these two books from the seat of my pants
- literally! Pilots fly planes by the seat of
their pants, but authors must have
two good legs to get out
there and SELL!!

This means that between countless daily exercises, I sit at my computer and scrounge for ways of putting "Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind" on bookstore shelves, in children's hands, and on the minds of children's relatives as possible gifts.

My damaged knee gets a rest, but trying to
"sell" by the seat of my pants
really DOES give me
a pain in the ass!

I have Twittered and Tweated endlessly. "Ruthie" and I are Facebook regulars. Even Linkedin and JacketFlap have "Ruthie" posts galore. I sent Press Releases to Indie Bookstores, hoping they might bite: no takers so far. I had friends and relatives phone some of these bookstores, asking for "Ruthie," just to give them a nudge in the right direction.

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Janet Ann Collins said, on 8/1/2010 2:46:00 PM

Have you sent press releases to local papers? Zoos?

Jill Osborne said, on 8/1/2010 5:36:00 PM

Margot if you come up with some ideas will you post them? I'm always looking for new ways to promote. Have you thought about an app for the iphone?

Margot Finke said, on 8/3/2010 12:39:00 PM

Yes Janet, I have done that - I mentioned it in the blog. Not the ZOO though. Our Zoo never responds to letters or e-mails, and they never return my phone calls. I have sent them Press Releases before - zip!!

Jill, I wasn't so much looking for new ideas, as i was commenting on how little return I got for all the work I put into this promotion. I offered 2 free books + authgraphed copies in THIS post, and all I got was comments form you two wonderful ladies.

I am deluged with promo e=mails and promo blogs every day in my IN box. I guess there is just too much of it coming into our collective mail boxes and people just delete without really reading the stuff.

So much for promoting books via blogs and writing lists.

I rhank you both for reading my post and taking the time to reply.

Margot Finke
http://www.margotfinke.com

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5. FREE GIFT when you BUY "Ruthie" from MY WEBSITE

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By: Margot Finke, on 7/29/2010
Blog: HOOK KIDS on READING (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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My picture book,
"Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind,"

is all about
BIG CHANGES.

G.A.P. Publisher

With delightful illustrations by K.C. Snider, and told in rhymes that are kid friendly, Ruthie is a fun read that will make kids giggle. Yet the topic of BIG CHANGE allows children who are experiencing change in their lives to identify with Ruthie and root for her.

Chang can make children angry, confused and sad.

Today,
Many children's lives are full of BIG changes
they find hard to deal with.

Perhaps
A move to another place, parents getting a divorce,
or the death of a much loved grandparent. . .

My picture book,

"Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind,"
includes a parent-teacher guide that addresses
how a BIG CHANGE can really affect your child.

The Q & A included, encourages children to think
about CHANGE, and put themselves in
Ruthe's place + links to more
professional advice.

* Did they think Ruthie acted badly?

* Would their parents put up with bratty
behavior from them?

* Would Ruthie have felt less angry
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terri.forehand said, on 7/29/2010 5:31:00 PM

The book sounds facinating and I can't wait to get a copy to read with my grandchildren. I also appreciate your advice and writing tips from the Children's Writing Coaching club teleclasses. You make learning fun for adults and kids alike.

Margot Finke said, on 7/29/2010 8:33:00 PM

For some reason the last of this post about "Ruthie" is CUT off. Click on the BLOG to read about the extra FREEBIES offered, and the personal autographs if you buy from my website.
http://hookkidsonreading.blogsot.com/
Margot Finke - author

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