Crossed the finished line with my NaNoWriMo project a couple days early. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the NaNoWriMo 2023!
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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!
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
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
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
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
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
Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages Welcomes Cheryl Malandrinos
On Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 4pm Eastern time, I will be visiting with Barbara Ehrentreu, host of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages. Also on the show are returning guests Sreekala P. Vijayan and Vandana Sudheesh, who were both interviewed on the May show. You can check out that interview if you want to know more about them.
We will be talking about my experiences as an author whose publisher has gone out of business, which also happened to Barbara and several other authors recently. You might find some surprise guests or other unexpected happenings.
Listen live at https://www.blogtalkradio.com/booksandentertainment/2021/07/22/books-and-entertainment-tales-from-the-pages-welcomes-cheryl-malandrinos If you miss us, listen in the archived by clicking on the same link.
