Hello all,
Being an author is a somewhat solitary job. It only takes one person to write a good book. (Unless the book is written with a co-author) Some authors thrive on the alone time to crank out page after page of good ideas. However, some authors do tend to get lonely. They might often wonder if anyone is actually reading, listening, and understanding to the words you worked so hard to write. What do readers think of an author's work?
With that being said, I have received some really nice feedback this week about my work. Great things are fixing to happen with Penny Brown. According to one e-mail, "I Sit In A Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay sounds fantastic." I have been also recognized as "a great example." However, I am not a example by any means. I still have much to learn about writing, publishing and life in general. Thank-you so much for the comments.
Positive feedback makes me feel empowered and inspired to do more. It makes me happy I Sit In A Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay" is making a difference in the lives of others. Don't be afraid to leave me an e-mail or leave me a facebook message with comments about the book. Even if the comments are negative, that is okay. Negative comments will help me focus and do better next time.
As always, Michelle and I thank-you for the support of "I Sit in A Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay." We appreciate you!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Happy Birthday Penny Brown
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday Penny Brown
Happy Birthday to you!
On Feburary 20, 2010, Stragetic Publishing Company published "i Sit In A Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay" It was a day that I will remember for the rest of my life. Many people do not realize exactly how much work goes into becoming an author. We don't only write the books. We work with the publishing comany to make sure the book is fit to be printed. Authors work with illustrators, cover artists, and editors to make sure the book is the best it can be.
I signed the contract with Stragetic in September 2009. I was so excited, and for those that know me well, I am an impatient person. Six months was a long time, but it was worth the wait. There is nothing better to an author than holding the finished product in their hands.
Penny is five years old in "I Sit In A Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay" She faces struggles from being in the wheelchair. She feels angry sometimes that she cannot walk, run, or jump rope like her classmates. I hope that if you have read the book, Penny has taught parents, children, teachers, and others one thing about life. "It is Okay" to be "different"
I wanted to say a great big THANK-YOU to my friends and family for supporting this endeavor. Penny Brown means a lot to me. You all mean a lot to me. I am most generally an upbeat person, but, No matter how fustrated, sad, or angry that I may get in any situation, my friends and family remind me that it will all truly be okay.
I would like to thank God. I owe Him for Penny Brown too. I have prayed for my Penny Brown dream to become a reality, and it did. He walked with me every step of the way.
I would also like to thank my illustrator and best friend Michelle Oakley, her parents, Ronnie, and Deanna and her entire family for all of their support. Michelle and I are best friends. The Oakley's have helped me out quite a bit. Thanks for believing in Penny and I. I love you all!
Overall, it's been a fantastic first year for Penny. We have sold 184 books through online retailers such as www.amazon.com www.barnesandnoble.com www.booksamillion.com We have also sold to date around 100 books thanks to signings.
Those numbers may be a little low to some people. However, I do believe good things are in store for Penny Brown Thank you all for helping Michelle and I promote this. Penny has her struggles, Michelle and I do too, but we are working on overcoming them.
I hope to see you all at my upcoming signings in Tulsa and Fort Smith. I love to do them. We are also working on Book #2, and if you liked "I Sit In A Wheelchair.......You will love this stay tunned Happy birthday sweet Penny girl! May all your wishes and dreams come true.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday Penny Brown
Happy Birthday to you!
On Feburary 20, 2010, Stragetic Publishing Company published "i Sit In A Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay" It was a day that I will remember for the rest of my life. Many people do not realize exactly how much work goes into becoming an author. We don't only write the books. We work with the publishing comany to make sure the book is fit to be printed. Authors work with illustrators, cover artists, and editors to make sure the book is the best it can be.
I signed the contract with Stragetic in September 2009. I was so excited, and for those that know me well, I am an impatient person. Six months was a long time, but it was worth the wait. There is nothing better to an author than holding the finished product in their hands.
Penny is five years old in "I Sit In A Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay" She faces struggles from being in the wheelchair. She feels angry sometimes that she cannot walk, run, or jump rope like her classmates. I hope that if you have read the book, Penny has taught parents, children, teachers, and others one thing about life. "It is Okay" to be "different"
I wanted to say a great big THANK-YOU to my friends and family for supporting this endeavor. Penny Brown means a lot to me. You all mean a lot to me. I am most generally an upbeat person, but, No matter how fustrated, sad, or angry that I may get in any situation, my friends and family remind me that it will all truly be okay.
I would like to thank God. I owe Him for Penny Brown too. I have prayed for my Penny Brown dream to become a reality, and it did. He walked with me every step of the way.
I would also like to thank my illustrator and best friend Michelle Oakley, her parents, Ronnie, and Deanna and her entire family for all of their support. Michelle and I are best friends. The Oakley's have helped me out quite a bit. Thanks for believing in Penny and I. I love you all!
Overall, it's been a fantastic first year for Penny. We have sold 184 books through online retailers such as www.amazon.com www.barnesandnoble.com www.booksamillion.com We have also sold to date around 100 books thanks to signings.
Those numbers may be a little low to some people. However, I do believe good things are in store for Penny Brown Thank you all for helping Michelle and I promote this. Penny has her struggles, Michelle and I do too, but we are working on overcoming them.
I hope to see you all at my upcoming signings in Tulsa and Fort Smith. I love to do them. We are also working on Book #2, and if you liked "I Sit In A Wheelchair.......You will love this stay tunned Happy birthday sweet Penny girl! May all your wishes and dreams come true.
Monday, February 7, 2011
"I Am Snowed In........But I Am Okay"
This latest book title about sums it up. What do you think? The idea came to me last week as the one of the biggest blizzards in the history of Oklahoma arrived. The entire state was shut down for days. As I write this, a number of area schools are still closed, and people are stuck at home. Michelle and her family are slowly digging out from under 21 inches of snow......and more is on the way.
This got me thinking. What are people doing with this extended vacation? An unexpected snow day is always nice........but not six of them! (Fortunately, this part of Arkansas has not seen near the amount of snow Oklahoma has, but I have a feeling our turn is coming)
How would Penny cope with this situation in the wheelchair? Her options seem to be limited,being confined to the chair, but will that stop her? Can she play in the snow like her little brother Peter?
What other ways can penny keep herself busy being confined to the house? Will she ever go back to school and see her teacher, Amy, and Josh? I am going to paly around with this. Ideas would be welcome as far as what you do to relieve cabin fever? Please leave me some comments. I will let you know how this turns out.
Stay warm. The latest book will be dedicated to all of my Oklahoma friends in the blizzard of 2011.
Until next time.......Brittany
This got me thinking. What are people doing with this extended vacation? An unexpected snow day is always nice........but not six of them! (Fortunately, this part of Arkansas has not seen near the amount of snow Oklahoma has, but I have a feeling our turn is coming)
How would Penny cope with this situation in the wheelchair? Her options seem to be limited,being confined to the chair, but will that stop her? Can she play in the snow like her little brother Peter?
What other ways can penny keep herself busy being confined to the house? Will she ever go back to school and see her teacher, Amy, and Josh? I am going to paly around with this. Ideas would be welcome as far as what you do to relieve cabin fever? Please leave me some comments. I will let you know how this turns out.
Stay warm. The latest book will be dedicated to all of my Oklahoma friends in the blizzard of 2011.
Until next time.......Brittany
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Internet Orders for Books
Hey friends!
I just wanted to let you know, there are many ways you can order, "I Sit In A Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay" Internet is prehaps one of the best. Stores such as www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com have our book on the website. Customers can order it in one click of the mouse. Taxes and shipping are already figured in, and you get the order fast. (Think Amazon's Free Saver Shipping on orders over $25.00)
If you would like to preorder with me, you may do that. You tell me how many boos you would like, send me a check for the shipping and the boos, asnd you will get the books.
I expecte to have some signings as soon as Old Man Winter gets finished with us. Michelle and I LOVE to visit with people.
As always, if you would like to contact me for a signing or a talk at your school, I would love that as well. Good things are happening for the future of Penny Brown. More later!
Thank-you all so much for supporting Michelle and I in this endeavor.
Brittany
I just wanted to let you know, there are many ways you can order, "I Sit In A Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay" Internet is prehaps one of the best. Stores such as www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com have our book on the website. Customers can order it in one click of the mouse. Taxes and shipping are already figured in, and you get the order fast. (Think Amazon's Free Saver Shipping on orders over $25.00)
If you would like to preorder with me, you may do that. You tell me how many boos you would like, send me a check for the shipping and the boos, asnd you will get the books.
I expecte to have some signings as soon as Old Man Winter gets finished with us. Michelle and I LOVE to visit with people.
As always, if you would like to contact me for a signing or a talk at your school, I would love that as well. Good things are happening for the future of Penny Brown. More later!
Thank-you all so much for supporting Michelle and I in this endeavor.
Brittany
Friday, January 14, 2011
My talk with Cindy Morrison
Hey everyone!
Hope you have been enjoying the extreme cold we have been having. Things have been pretty slow with Penny Brown and the wheelchair book lately. Michelle and i would LOVE to do a signing somewhere soon. The weather has been awful though, making it hard for us to get together and sign books. Our next scheduled signing is March 11th, 2011 at the Fort Smith Public Library in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Michelle and i will be featured in the "Authors in the Afternoon" series. I am very excited about that.
Since we are not signing as many books these days, I try to get the word out about my wheelchair book through interviews. I would like to thank Mrs. Cindy Morrison for taking the time to talk to me earlier this month. For those of you who do not know, Mrs. Morrison used to be a TV journalist, but has not turned into an euterperner, speaker, and she loves social media sites. Mrs. Morrison keeps quite busy. She gave me some great tips that will lead to bigger book sales (Hopefully) in the future.
The day after I chatted with Mrs. Morrison, I had the opportunity to be a guest on Janet Powers Blog Talk Radio show, "The Diva Toolbox." It was fun promoting my book as well as my upcoming events with Cindy and Janet. If you haven't checked out Cindy Morrison's book, it's called "Girlfriends 2.0" and it is sold in bookstores, such as www.amazon.com
So, if there are any authors feeling discouraged over lack of book sales or signings, especially during the winter months, please realize there are things that you can do to keep yourself going. When I am not busy promoting Penny, I am working on a short story, or constantly looking for publishers. Hard work will pay off in the long run.
See you next time!
Hope you have been enjoying the extreme cold we have been having. Things have been pretty slow with Penny Brown and the wheelchair book lately. Michelle and i would LOVE to do a signing somewhere soon. The weather has been awful though, making it hard for us to get together and sign books. Our next scheduled signing is March 11th, 2011 at the Fort Smith Public Library in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Michelle and i will be featured in the "Authors in the Afternoon" series. I am very excited about that.
Since we are not signing as many books these days, I try to get the word out about my wheelchair book through interviews. I would like to thank Mrs. Cindy Morrison for taking the time to talk to me earlier this month. For those of you who do not know, Mrs. Morrison used to be a TV journalist, but has not turned into an euterperner, speaker, and she loves social media sites. Mrs. Morrison keeps quite busy. She gave me some great tips that will lead to bigger book sales (Hopefully) in the future.
The day after I chatted with Mrs. Morrison, I had the opportunity to be a guest on Janet Powers Blog Talk Radio show, "The Diva Toolbox." It was fun promoting my book as well as my upcoming events with Cindy and Janet. If you haven't checked out Cindy Morrison's book, it's called "Girlfriends 2.0" and it is sold in bookstores, such as www.amazon.com
So, if there are any authors feeling discouraged over lack of book sales or signings, especially during the winter months, please realize there are things that you can do to keep yourself going. When I am not busy promoting Penny, I am working on a short story, or constantly looking for publishers. Hard work will pay off in the long run.
See you next time!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Happy New Year!!!
Ahhh......The second day of a brand new year. How has it been so far? I plan on making 2011 the best year yet as far as Penny Brown goes. Hopefully by fall (or maybe sooner) we can get book #2 in the Penny Brown Series out. Some of you have asked me what it is about. While I hesitate to give it away completely, here is a hint for parents. If you ever have gone through a devastating illness with your family or someone you know, this book is for you. The children will love it.
As I mentioned in a previous post, Michelle and i have several signings for "I Sit in A Wheelchair....But I Will Be Okay" lined up for March, April, and May. If anyone you know would like us to come and read to your school/church groups or anything, please let me know. My e-mail is taz_lover74330@yahoo.com Michelle and I are free anytime in January or February.
I just looked on the rankings for "I Sit in a Wheelchair...But I Will be Okay". We are 167,106. That is a low number, and the lower the better. (The low numbers means people are buying, and in turn that is great for us as well as Strategic). So, if anyone has not purchased a copy, now would be a great time to do so.
Here are a few of my personal writing goals for 2011:
1. I say this every year, but never do it. This year, I am going to stick to some sort of daily writing routine, and stick to it. With life the way it is, I can't always work from 9-5, but I plan to devote at least three hours a day to writing Penny Brown stories as well as some new short stories.
2. I am going to devote at least six hours a week to finding publishers for my work.
3. I am going to write fifteen letters a week for my new book, "Letters Home"
It seems I have been very lax about my writing habits, so I thought now would be the time to practice them. It takes 7 days to form a routine and 21 days to break old habits, so we will see how I do.
In closing, Thank-you all for buying copies of "I Sit in a Wheelchair..But I Will Be Okay." Your continued support means a lot to Michelle and I. We appreciate you! Have a very Happy New Year!!!
As I mentioned in a previous post, Michelle and i have several signings for "I Sit in A Wheelchair....But I Will Be Okay" lined up for March, April, and May. If anyone you know would like us to come and read to your school/church groups or anything, please let me know. My e-mail is taz_lover74330@yahoo.com Michelle and I are free anytime in January or February.
I just looked on the rankings for "I Sit in a Wheelchair...But I Will be Okay". We are 167,106. That is a low number, and the lower the better. (The low numbers means people are buying, and in turn that is great for us as well as Strategic). So, if anyone has not purchased a copy, now would be a great time to do so.
Here are a few of my personal writing goals for 2011:
1. I say this every year, but never do it. This year, I am going to stick to some sort of daily writing routine, and stick to it. With life the way it is, I can't always work from 9-5, but I plan to devote at least three hours a day to writing Penny Brown stories as well as some new short stories.
2. I am going to devote at least six hours a week to finding publishers for my work.
3. I am going to write fifteen letters a week for my new book, "Letters Home"
It seems I have been very lax about my writing habits, so I thought now would be the time to practice them. It takes 7 days to form a routine and 21 days to break old habits, so we will see how I do.
In closing, Thank-you all for buying copies of "I Sit in a Wheelchair..But I Will Be Okay." Your continued support means a lot to Michelle and I. We appreciate you! Have a very Happy New Year!!!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Holiday Happenings
Hi everybody!
I can't believe Christmas is just three days away! It seems like just yesterday, "I Sit in a Wheelchair....But I Will Be Okay" was released. WOW! How time flies. I need to update you all about holiday happenings, and I will also give you a preview of what Michelle and I have to look forward to in 2011.
On Saturday, December 4th, I had fun signing books at the Franklin County Public Library in Ozark. Michelle did not get to join me on this one, and I missed her. However, my buddies from the Franklin Coiunty Book Club stepped into help me. Thank you Donna and Zarfia. It was so fun, and nice to see you. Thanks also goes out to the Franklin County Public Library for letting me set up.
On Thursday, December 8th, i did a radio interview for the Children's Author's radio show. This interview was unlike any other I had ever done. Mr. Don McCauley is a marketing and publicity consultant who moderates the Children's Author's Radio Show. If you would like more information, go to http://www.thechildrensauthorsshow.com I had a great time with it. I love to do interviews.
I went and spent a week with Michelle and her family last week. (December 10-17th) I had a blast, and can't wait to come and visit Sperry again.
As we are about a week away from the new year, I look back and reflect on "i Sit in a Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay." The sales have been pretty good. Michelle and i want to thank everyone who has purchased a book. I am sure it will be a treasure for many years to come. I have learned a lot about the life of being an author duruing the past few months. i have probably made some mistakes, but that is okay..........it's how you learn. Michelle and I have had a lot of fun, and a good year.
We are looking forward to several things in 2011
1. March 11th (Friday) 2-4 P.M. Michelle and I will be feaured in the Authors in the Afternoon series at the Fort Smith Public Library. We will be signing and selling books fir ten do;;ars. Come on out and see us.
2. April 14th 6-8 P.M. (Thursday) The Little Light House Tulsa, OK Michelle and I have been asked to sell books at an educational fair. We look forward to seeing you all. The Little Lighthouse is where I used to go to preschool.
3. May Date and time to be announced The Special Olympics Stillwater, Oklahoma Michelle and I went last year, and we had a BLAST selling books. It is so neat to watch these kids. We will have a booth with books again this year. Come see us.
Some tentative stops (These have not been officially set up yet)
1. Sperry Public Schools Sperry, OK Sometime after the first of the year
2. Nevada, MO Michelle and I will be speaking to an entire school district, plus selling some books in a store
So, as you can see, we will be busy in 2011 I can't wait. Michelle and I aslo hope to have the second book published in the coming year. Merry Christmas!!!!!
I can't believe Christmas is just three days away! It seems like just yesterday, "I Sit in a Wheelchair....But I Will Be Okay" was released. WOW! How time flies. I need to update you all about holiday happenings, and I will also give you a preview of what Michelle and I have to look forward to in 2011.
On Saturday, December 4th, I had fun signing books at the Franklin County Public Library in Ozark. Michelle did not get to join me on this one, and I missed her. However, my buddies from the Franklin Coiunty Book Club stepped into help me. Thank you Donna and Zarfia. It was so fun, and nice to see you. Thanks also goes out to the Franklin County Public Library for letting me set up.
On Thursday, December 8th, i did a radio interview for the Children's Author's radio show. This interview was unlike any other I had ever done. Mr. Don McCauley is a marketing and publicity consultant who moderates the Children's Author's Radio Show. If you would like more information, go to http://www.thechildrensauthorsshow.com I had a great time with it. I love to do interviews.
I went and spent a week with Michelle and her family last week. (December 10-17th) I had a blast, and can't wait to come and visit Sperry again.
As we are about a week away from the new year, I look back and reflect on "i Sit in a Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay." The sales have been pretty good. Michelle and i want to thank everyone who has purchased a book. I am sure it will be a treasure for many years to come. I have learned a lot about the life of being an author duruing the past few months. i have probably made some mistakes, but that is okay..........it's how you learn. Michelle and I have had a lot of fun, and a good year.
We are looking forward to several things in 2011
1. March 11th (Friday) 2-4 P.M. Michelle and I will be feaured in the Authors in the Afternoon series at the Fort Smith Public Library. We will be signing and selling books fir ten do;;ars. Come on out and see us.
2. April 14th 6-8 P.M. (Thursday) The Little Light House Tulsa, OK Michelle and I have been asked to sell books at an educational fair. We look forward to seeing you all. The Little Lighthouse is where I used to go to preschool.
3. May Date and time to be announced The Special Olympics Stillwater, Oklahoma Michelle and I went last year, and we had a BLAST selling books. It is so neat to watch these kids. We will have a booth with books again this year. Come see us.
Some tentative stops (These have not been officially set up yet)
1. Sperry Public Schools Sperry, OK Sometime after the first of the year
2. Nevada, MO Michelle and I will be speaking to an entire school district, plus selling some books in a store
So, as you can see, we will be busy in 2011 I can't wait. Michelle and I aslo hope to have the second book published in the coming year. Merry Christmas!!!!!
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