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
Here’s a link to read a sample of Toto’s Tale and True Chronicle of Oz. If you haven’t read it, you might take a look to see if you’re interested. The holidays were a busy time. We celebrated Christmas here with our Japanese exchange student, Risa. Then she went home to Tokyo to celebrate New … More Read a Sample
The delightful illustrations I used in Toto’s Tale and True Chronicle of Oz are by W.W. Denslow. They come from the original Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, published in 1900. The book and the illustrations are in the public domain, and I couldn’t resist including some of them in my book.
The Goodreads giveaway started today and will be up for a week. You might win a free copy of Toto’s Tale and True Chronicle of Oz if you enter.
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, SCBWI, the professional organization for children’s writers, is sponsoring a Book Launch Party starting December 1st. Visit scbwi.org/blp #SCBWIparty on the 1st and find my party to help launch Toto’s Tale and True Chronicle of Oz. Pass the word to your friends and social media network.
The giveaway of two copies of Toto’s Tale and True Chronicle of Oz ends tomorrow. If you want to enter for a chance to win, go to Goodreads and sign up today. No essays to write, nothing to buy. You might be lucky!
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