If there was no picture, you would have thought this article was about nature, snakes in particular. Well it is to a degree, human nature. How one writer supports another. As a writer of children's books, I cannot over emphasize the importance of joining Yahoo groups. I truly love one in particular, Children's Writers Today. They have so many concerned and active members, both newbie and seasoned writers. They are always willing to respond even to what might seem like a trivia post. They also initiate detailed analysis of issues related to the heart of writing for children.
One seasoned writer in particular that I am so very proud to call my friend is Children's Book Author Margot Finke. She has a new book out that I want everyone to learn about "Rattlesnake Jam". She has furnished me with its write-up for my website that I listed below. Please play close attention to the details Margot provides that make for a great book launch.
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April I am thrilled that you want to feature my new rhyming picture book, "Rattlesnake Jam," this week on your website.
My riot of a tale tells about dear old Gran and Pa, and their yen for rattlers. Pa catches 'em, but the problem is that Gran decides how they're cooked up - Gran wants jam, but Pa yearns for rattlesnake pie.
** The story works GREAT at getting those reluctant readers to enjoy a book.
This was a barrel of fun to write: I confess, I giggled all the way through it. And Kevin Scott Collier's illustrations make the characters jump off the page. Just what I would have drawn myself, if I had a fraction of Kevin's talent.
Guardian Angel Publishing published it with tender loving care, as they do all their books.
To launch "Rattlesnake Jam," I'm offering some fun things:
#1 - A writing competition. A free autographed copy goes to the person who e-mails me (mfinke@.... ) the best account of their encounter with a rattlesnake. So get cracking on those essays!!
#2 - Kids can visit Gran's Kitchen for yucky sounding rattler recipes.
Be careful now - you mom might faint!!!
#3 - Print out a fun rattlesnake puzzle, or a cool coloring sheet from my website's "Rattlesnake Jam" page.
#4 - Take my rattlesnake eating POLL - e-mail me if you've eaten rattler and what it was like.
These 4 fun things can be found where Gran, Pa, and their rattlers hang out:
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And you can read two terrific reviews on my website:
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Available in soft cover through Amazon, Target, GAP, and other outlets.
Autographed soft cover copies can be purchased on my website:
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***Please note that I took out the URL's so that this article would be acceptable to gather rules. If you want to see the article in full with a review and links, please go to my website's Writers' Corner page.
Sincerely,
April Robins
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