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NaNoWriMo 2023

It is possible I am crazy. I’m not a NaNoWriMo person. I’ve tried a couple of times to spend November, one of the busiest months in my world, writing a 50,000 word novel. It never works. That’s why I started participating in Picture Book Idea Month, now known as STORYSTORM. Way easier to come up with 30 picture book ideas than write 50,000 words. Yet, I decided out of the blue on Sunday that 2023 would be a NaNoWriMo year. I created a book cover and pinterest board to inspire me. The idea is coming together. Maybe I’ll burn out in a week. Who knows? Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Here’s to NaNoWriMo and all the writers out there willing to plunge right in!

Updated A Christmas Kindness Virtual Book Tour Schedule

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Monday, November 1

⭐PUYB Virtual Book Club: ⭐Pump Up Your Book Virtual Book Tour Kick Off⭐A Christmas Kindness by Cheryl C. Malandrinos 

Tuesday, November 2

A Christmas Kindness Book Teaser – YouTube

Wednesday, November 3

As the Page Turns…: Character Profile Sheet for Robert from Cheryl C. Malandrinos’ ‘A Christmas Kindness’

Welcome Wednesday: Spreading Kindness with Cheryl C. Malandrinos – Heart Soul Mind 

Friday, November 5

A Christmas Kindness by Malandrinos Cheryl C. – B for Bookreview 

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Monday, November 8

Book Feature Highlight at What is That Book About

Book Review at fundamental

Book Review at Sefina Hawke’s Books

Tuesday, November 9

Book Review at Books for Books

Wednesday, November 10

Interview at What’s On Your Kindle?

Book Feature Highlight at Over the Rainbow Book Reviews

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Tuesday, November 16

Book Review at Jazzy Book Reviews

Interview at Carpinello’s Writing Pages

Wednesday, November 17

Book Review at Lisa’s Reading

Thursday, November 18

Character Interview at The Children’s & Teens Book Connection

Friday, November 19

Book Review at The Faerie Review

Book Feature Highlight at Lynn’s Romance Enthusiast

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Monday, November 22

Book Review at A Hippie’s Bookshelf

Guest Blogging at Blogging Authors

Tuesday, November 23

Interview at The Writer’s Life e-Magazine

Book Feature Highlight at I’m All About Books

Friday, November 26

Guest Blogging at The Story Behind the Book

Book Feature Highlight at Sybrina’s Book Blog

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Wednesday, December 1

Book Review at Bound 4 Escape

Thursday, December 2

Book Review at StoreyBook Reviews

Book Review at A Room Without Books is Empty

Friday, December 3

Book Review at Laura’s Interests

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A Christmas Kindness Virtual Book Tour Starts Nov 1!!!

The virtual book tour for A Christmas Kindness starts Monday, November 1. Here is more about the book:

BOOK BLURB:

Eight-year-old Robert is eager to share his wish list with Santa at the mall on Christmas Eve. When he meets Glenn, who only has one request for Santa, Robert is confused about what he should do. Can he cast aside what he wants and ask Santa to bring his new friend a special gift?

PRAISE

It is not often that a simple children’s book can nearly bring me to tears, but this one succeeded. There is nothing better than reading a story at Christmastime that reminds you that there are still good people and good kids in the world. This is one heartwarming Christmas story that you and your kids can read and enjoy. It will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas, and I believe that the author’s purpose is accomplished.

– Ruth, Amazon Reviewer

Robert can’t wait to see Santa. He’s got a pile of stuff he wants to ask for. Then he meets Glenn in line, and Robert himself gets to play Santa. I was touched by the main character’s transformation after he came in contact with someone in real need. The glow he walks away with can’t be bought, and he’ll never find it under the Christmas tree, but it’s the heart of the season that he’s found. Nicely illustrated, enjoyable story for readers of all ages. 

– Jude, Amazon Reviewer

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VBT Schedule

Monday, November 1

Virtual Book Tour Kick Off at PUYB Virtual Book Club

Tuesday, November 2

Book Teaser Trailer at YouTube

Wednesday, November 3

Character Profile Sheet Highlight at As the Page Turns

Interview at Heart Soul Mind

Thursday, November 4

Book Review at Sefina Hawke’s Books

Friday, November 5

Book Feature Highlight at b for bookreview

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Monday, November 8

Book Feature Highlight at What is That Book About

Book Review at fundamental

Tuesday, November 9

Book Review at Books for Books

Wednesday, November 10

Interview at What’s On Your Kindle?

Book Feature Highlight at Over the Rainbow Book Reviews

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Tuesday, November 16

Book Review at Jazzy Book Reviews

Interview at Carpinello’s Writing Pages

Wednesday, November 17

Book Review at Lisa’s Reading

Thursday, November 18

Character Interview at The Children’s & Teens Book Connection

Friday, November 19

Book Review at The Faerie Review

Book Feature Highlight at Lynn’s Romance Enthusiast

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Monday, November 22

Book Review at A Hippie’s Bookshelf

Tuesday, November 23

Book Feature Highlight at I’m All About Books

Friday, November 26

Book Feature Highlight at Sybrina’s Book Blog

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Wednesday, December 1

Book Review at Bound 4 Escape

Thursday, December 2

Book Review at StoreyBook Reviews

Book Review at A Room Without Books is Empty

Friday, December 3

Book Review at Laura’s Interests

Between the Covers of 4RV – Christmas Books Discussion – Sunday, Sept 19

Join Stephanie Burkhart, Wayne Harris-Wyrick, Vivian, Zabel, Jeanne Conway and me as we discuss our Christmas books published through 4RV Publishing. This is an online event starting at 3:30 pm Eastern/2:30 pm Central on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Register for free at https://4rvreading-writingnewsletter.blogspot.com/p/between-covers-of-4rv-christmas-books.html

Catch My Recent Books and Entertainment Tales from The Pages Interview

Barbara Ehrentreu was kind enough to interview me on her Blog Talk Radio show, Books and Entertainment Tales from The Pages last Monday. If you missed it, you can catch our show in the archives. We chatted about writing inspiration, the importance of illustrations in picture books, messages in picture books, how you move on once a publisher goes out of business, my current writing projects and so much more! Click here to listen!