The ebook version of my book Toto’s Tale and True Chronicle of Oz, is on sale this month at Smashwords. Just go to the link above. The book is a retelling of the Wizard of Oz story from the point of view of Dorothy’s little dog Toto. It’s written for children ages 8-12, but is … More Smashwords Sale
Happy Read an Ebook Week! You can find my book, Toto’s Tale and True Chronicle of Oz, available now at @Smashwords at a 50% discount to help you celebrate. Find my book and many more at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/583682
Toto’s Tale, my story of The Wizard of Oz from Dorothy’s little dog, Toto’s, point of view, is now available as an audiobook from Apple and Draft2Digital for only $6.99. The voice is digital, but it sounds pretty good. If you’ve ever wanted to read it, or know kids who want to, but don’t like … More Toto’s Tale Now an Audiobook
I’m excited to announce my book, Toto’s Tale, will be promoted as part of a special sale on @Smashwords to celebrate 2025 Read an Ebook Week from March 2 – March 8. Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my books and many more! To purchase Toto’s Tale at half off, go to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/583682 … More Read an ebook week
If you haven’t read Toto’s Tale and True Chronicle of Oz, here’s the chance to get the e-book for the special sale price of $2.99. Smashwords is having a one week sale and I’m participating. This is the link to my Smashwords page where you can order the book. It’s a fun read for children … More Smashwords Sale
Yesterday I had the opportunity to read at the Pages and P.J.s event at Santa Cruz Gardens elementary school. It’s an evening event where children and families come in their pajamas to hear authors and others read. I’d read in a couple of these events a few years ago. It was wonderful to be able … More Pages and P.J.s
In case you missed it, you can still watch the Independent Author Day webinar on You Tube. Go to the website and click the link. Many local libraries, including the Santa Cruz Public Library, participated. I was one of a panel of four independently published authors who talked about our writing and publishing process and … More Indie Author Day
Writers are people who like to get lost in story, usually a solitary activity. I love writing my books, even revising them. However, I’ve never been much of a salesperson. And, as you who subscribe to my blog well know, I’m not much of a blogger. Marketing a book, once published, is a job for … More The Marketing Dilemna
It’s now possible to read the beginning four chapters of Toto’s Tale and True Chronicle of Oz, including taking a look at the beautiful illustrations by W.W. Denslow, from the original Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Just click the link for a look at the Kindle version. Let me know what you think here, or read … More Toto’s Tale Preview
Toto’s Tale has been getting lots of good reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. And now it’s available on Ingram at wholesale prices for booksellers and libraries. Net Galley members can read it and post a review on line. I did school readings this past semester at several schools in the area, some organized by school librarians, … More Toto’s Tale News
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