Eight Hour Fiction Challenge - February 2014

Back in August 2013, bestselling author Joe Konrath issued a challenge to see if his readership could write, edit and publish a work of fiction in under eight hours. This included everything, from the initial concept to cover design. In the end, 140 participants successfully posted their works, myself included, and got recognition in Konrath’s epic blog post.

Afterwards, there was no talk about revisiting the challenge, which disappointed many of us. Sure, classics like Bottling Farts weren't up for any literary awards, but they were fun to produce and entertaining in their own right. The overall quality was better than expected, which made it all the more puzzling why no one was pushing for a second Eight Hour Fiction Challenge.

After lengthy deliberation with members of Kindleboards, the rules were finalized and a target date was set for February 2014.

Here are the official rules:

THE IDEA

To write, edit and publish a work of fiction in eight hours or less. The author is responsible for all aspects of the creative process, including cover creation (whether you do it yourself or have someone else do it) and posting it to at least one major e-book vendor (typically Amazon).

RULES

1. Everyone is welcome to participate in the challenge.

2. You may take the challenge as often as you like.

3. You are free to write whatever you wish. No work will be excluded because of its subject matter or genre.

4. The hours worked do not have to be consecutive.

5. Although writers are encouraged to attempt the challenge in eight hours or less, they may use up to 24 hours to ensure quality and completion of their work.

6. E-mail me the following details to donaldrump@segordon.com by 11:59 p.m., February 28th, 2014 (early submissions help tremendously):

• Book Title
• Author Name
• Genre
• Total Words
• Completion time (This is used to determine the 8/12/24 hour categories.)
• Book Cover (Please limit this to 300 pixels in width.)
• Description
• Author Bio (No more than a paragraph or two.)
• Date(s) free
• Link(s) to your entry on Amazon (If it's not on Amazon, a link to one of the other major vendors will do. Affiliate links are accepted and encouraged.)
• Comments (Optional. Tell us what you learned from the challenge, obstacles that you had to overcome, etc.)

All of this information will be added to a spreadsheet so that I can easily sort on genre, length, completion time, etc. I may put this information in a database in the future, but for now a spreadsheet will suffice.

Results will be posted on my personal blog http://segordon.blogspot.com the first Saturday following the end of the month. If you're looking to conserve your free days, that Sunday may be your best bet. In the future, I may give the Eight-Hour Fiction Challenge its own blog or website, but let's get through the first challenge first!

Additional blogs are welcome to include the results of the Eight-Hour Fiction Challenge. Just contact me and I'd be happy to share the source code (and most importantly, images) so that it can be easily posted on your website/blog and there isn't a duplication of effort.

JANUARY CHALLENGE

Although I was still incorporating feedback for the official rollout in February, a few of us took the challenge anyways. (Once you’ve done it a couple times, it becomes quite addicting.) Here are the two submitted entries:

Title: The Iron Border
Author: Cora Buhlert
Genre: Dystopian Science Fiction
Length: 5,600 words
Completion Time: 11-12 hours

Description:

Ana has lived in the shadow of death all her life. For when she was six years old, a TV broadcast announced that an asteroid would hit the Earth twenty-two years later, extinguishing all life as we know it.

As Ana grew up, she put her faith in the worldwide lottery supposed to select the chosen ten thousand, the survivors of humanity who would escape the doomed planet in giant space arks.

But the lottery is not as fair and unbiased as Ana has been led to believe. And even her best efforts to turn herself into someone who would be useful aboard the great space arks do not bring Ana any closer to the gleaming shuttles that are being constructed behind the iron border only a few miles away…

About The Author

Cora Buhlert was born and bred in North Germany, where she still lives today – after time spent in London, Singapore, Rotterdam and Mississippi. Cora holds an MA degree in English from the University of Bremen and is currently working towards her PhD. Cora has been writing, since she was a teenager, and has published stories, articles and poetry in various international magazines. When she is not writing, she works as a translator and teacher. Visit her on the web at: http://www.corabuhlert.com.

Read Cora's experience taking the Eight Hour Fiction Challenge.

Where To Get It Free

XinXii: http://www.xinxii.com/en/the-iron-border-p-350154.html
Use coupon code 8HOUR2 (valid until 02/11/2014).

DriveThruFiction: http://www.drivethrufiction.com/browse.php?discount=87796
(Discount expires on 02/11/2014.)

Additional Links

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I3TO5RY
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-iron-border-cora-buhlert/1118357741?ean=2940148206866&itm=1&usri=2940148206866
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/de-DE/ebook/the-iron-border
ARe: https://www.omnilit.com/product-theironborder-1410636-245.html

Title: The $500 Question
Author: Donald Rump
Genre: Fart Fiction/Humor
Length: 2,100 words
Completion Time: 6 hours

Description

Perkins Deadwood can't believe his ears. His twelve-year-old son just asked for a pet fart for Christmas. And not just any fart, a Spanish fart. Hay caramba!

Can the used car salesman talk his son out of it? Or is this Christmas really going to stink?

For mature (and not so mature) audiences.

About The Author

When he's not writing about old, crusty farts, Donald Rump writes about actual farts--the stinkier the better. He is also an advocate of the No Fart Left Behind program and marriage equality for all gaseous entities great and small.

Mr. Rump lives in Southern Maryland with his pet fart Floofy.

Where To Get It Free

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/395386?ref=donaldrump
Use Coupon Code LW73P (valid until 2/22/2014).

Additional Links


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZY1E0Y/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00HZY1E0Y&linkCode=as2&tag=thwoofsego-20
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-500-question-donald-rump/1117997303
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-500-question

My Crazy Writing Life - Day 8: Giving Back

I realize that I’m not supposed to look at my sales too closely, but it’s easy to get depressed when you read about other authors finding success when you’re struggling, especially when they’re making over $13,000 a month. That’s something I never did. I’d be happy with a quarter of that amount. As long as I can scrape by, I’d be happy writing all day long.

And I mean that with every fiber of my being.

(Oh boy. It’s going to take awhile to complete this paradigm shift. Can I really say that money isn’t that important?)

Before, when the money came easily, I got complacent. I convinced myself that I needed a break and was tired after all of the years working in the hotel industry and web development. Of course, that was utter nonsense. I really needed to be developing as much content as possible, especially since Amazon’s algorithm changes were just around the corner. Sure, I couldn’t have predicted that this would happen but I should never have assumed that the money would continue flowing as it did.

That is my mistake, and I paid the price for it. If I can get back to where I was, I will give it my all and publish frequently, if not every day. I want to be successful and am willing to do whatever it takes to be a full time author again. It’s a dream worth fighting for.

When I see numbers like “$13,000 in December” I no longer see it as a given that an author can repeat those numbers the following month. If she can, great. She deserves it. Things are changing so rapidly I’m surprised that she’s been able to increase her income.

And she’s certainly put in the work. Back in October when Amazon began pulling erotica titles left and right (I believe one of the offending keywords was “Daddy,” which makes me surprised my children’s book My Daddy’s Cool Car Collection wasn’t pulled), she had several profitable titles that got banned. But rather than sit and complain about it (which I would have likely done), she reworked the titles, toned down the content and got them reinstated with correspondence from Amazon.

I doubt I’d have the same reaction. In fact, I’m certain I wouldn’t. I have three titles that have been blocked by Amazon because they were in the Indonesian language and it made me absolutely furious when they were pulled and I was notified afterwards. “They don’t deserve these titles,” I said, and put them up in all the other venues. That’s right, I didn’t bother fixing them (I could have made Bilingual English and Indonesian versions to comply with their policy), and vowed to make a bunch of money with someone who actually wanted them. “I’ll show you Amazon!” I declared, but perhaps it’s time to put aside my anger and get these books back into the #1 e-book store on the planet.

Although there’s no guarantee K. Matthew will break $13,000 next month, her chances are good. Readers tend to stay active during the winter months in spite of work, school, etc. In fact, the shortest month of the year, February, was my most successful month ever, so there’s plenty of opportunity to earn a decent income post Christmas.

Everything she does seems to turn to gold, and lately, everything I’ve been doing has turned to crap. I can’t complain, though. I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve published and there have been a few surprises in the international market. I’ve also jumped around a little more than was wise, following up unprofitable works rather than zeroing in on what makes money.

(Are you sure that money doesn’t matter?)

When I was first successful with children’s picture books, I followed up My Little Pet Dragon with My Crazy Pet Frog. It wasn’t exactly a sequel, but it was of the same ilk. Afterwards, I published A Little Book About You (which is free right now if you’d like a copy), Pigtastic, A Pocketful of Dinosaurs, Ninja Robot Repairmen, Happy Healthy Hearts, My Daddy’s Cool Car Collection and If I Were A Robot. In between there was a lull for these similarly themed books (by that I mean the look and feel). Taming Your Pet Monster: An Operational Guide hit a few months later, followed by The Penguin Way a month after that. I would not release another children’s book of this type until a year later with Baby Blue.

Granted, I did work on other children’s books during this time. I wrote 11 volumes of Alphabet All-Stars that has been largely unsuccessful (but personally rewarding for my son), and put out five books in the Adorable Dogs series that sell here and there and were lots of fun to do. I also did a pair of girly books (does that make me a girly man?), Aveline and The Most Beautiful Flower, but it’s obvious from the covers that they are in a different class than my popular children’s books.

Looking at it this way, it’s obvious why I haven’t been successful recently. Even if I published one children’s book per month like I was previously doing, I should see sales improve, especially if I extended the length.

As I’ve said before, I’m in this for the long haul, and I’ll keep working until I get this ship turned around.

But I do admire that I didn’t chase the money, at least not to high degree. Instead, I focused on being an artist and wrote the stories that I was interested in. Sure, I paid for it financially, but I feel good about everything I’ve written. To be quite honest, it was personally fulfilling to come up with an idea and see the finished work materialize in a matter of hours or days. Who doesn’t like to be productive and follow their instincts? It’s very liberating.

But I shouldn’t become a starving artist, especially since I’ve found success in the past. I have profitable franchises; is it too much to follow them up? Will I really be selling out by doing this? All of us need to eat, right? And many of us like to eat well. Would it be worth it to sell out a little (just a little, I promise) and reach $10,000 a month?

Ugh!

Personally, I hate to think of writing as a series of business decisions. Ideally, I should feel free to write what I want whenever I want, regardless of the financial circumstances. Actually, that’s how I became successful in the first place. I took a chance and went for it. And the person that doesn’t see the value in taking risks won’t hit the big payday.

You also shouldn’t shy away from your ideas. Don’t turn off the creative faucet because, even though you like the idea, you’re afraid that your audience will not (i.e., you won’t sell enough copies). That’s why I want to write faster. If I move quickly from project to project, I might just be able to keep up with my feeble brain and take more chances than the average writer.

But success should be followed up. That’s money left on the table. My Little Pet Dragon was a huge hit when it was first released, but I never wrote the extended children’s novel like I intended to. I was too busy chasing the next idea, and many didn’t work out.

I’m glad I took those chances, though. I really, really am. But I would have been better off mixing in sequels with new projects. At very least, it could fund all of my crazy ideas, like those fart books I rattled off.

That’s a change that I need to make this year. It’s worth my time to mix in a few projects that could result in big sales. The first two are My Little Pet Dragon Ness and Secret Agent Disco Dancer. I have the covers for each as well as a good start on the actual stories. If I work on them a little each day along with my journal, they’ll get done. That gives me a real shot at reversing my fortunes.

The relationship that authors have with readers is a fragile one. When we don’t deliver, they tune out and there are many things to distract them these days. The worse case scenario is that they never check back again, and that would be a real shame. I’ve got so much more to show them—fantastic voyages with twists and turns and characters that are out of this world. I owe it to them to finish these projects.

The truth is, you can’t just be an artist who chases the winds of creativity. You must also be a smart artist, and realize when it’s in your best interest to work on something despite your reservations. Working on a project, however commercial in nature, won’t change who you are.

Remember, the art that is produced isn’t just for you. Some consideration must be given to the reader. Do something just for them as a thank you for making you successful.

In fact, that’s exactly what I’m going to do.

These sequels are love letters to all of those who gave me a chance and made me (at least briefly) a full time author.

And I’m not going to delay any longer.

Since I’ve done the most work on Secret Agent Disco Dancer, that will be the next project following The Forgetful Alien. I may be delayed while working out the kinks with this daily journal, but it’s at the top of my list—my highest priority—and I will not stop until it is done.

Give back every once in awhile. It will also pay you back in the end.

Or, simply grow a brain a follow up successful books. That works, too.

Day 1: 1,035 words
Day 2: 1,045 words
Day 3: 1,035 words
Day 4: 1,560 words
Day 5: 1,193 words
Day 6: 1,157 words
Day 7: 1,102 words
Day 8: 1,643 words
Total: 9,770 words

My Crazy Writing Life - Day 7: New Year's Mayhem

The following was previously written on January 1, 2014, but I’ve been unable to edit it until now. Still, it seems appropriate. Enjoy!

Caca Pedo Poo-Poo

With a new year comes new possibilities. And challenges. And mayhem. And excruciating pain. And little kids pulling out your hair (what's left of it), and screaming at the top of their lungs.

That sort of thing...

Such was the scene last night. Even though 2014 was barely a minute old, a voracious mob of abandoned children thundered into my room, screaming into my ear, smacking me on the side of the head, and occasionally removing their clothes.

"Foolish children," my voice darkened. "Keep this up and I'm going to add you as a character in my book!"

"Oh yeah? Well you're a caca pedo poo-poo!" My pint-sized nephew Keyvan laughed.

"You're lucky that Christmas has already passed. Do you know what Santa does with naughty boys like you?" Sparks of fire raced through my eyes.

"Caca poo-poo!" He pointed.

"He punishes them. Perhaps he sends you a gift, a gift that looks ordinary on the outside, but is far from it." I leaned forward. "A few years back, one such child got a toy Jeep for Christmas. Although he could see something in the rear of the car, he couldn't open the back door."

"Poo-poo!" Keyvan insisted.

"When the little boy was fast asleep, the rear door opened and a tiny creature scampered into the darkness, making a home for himself in the musty, old basement. Every night, the filthy creature crawled through the ventilation ducts of the house and gazed at the naughty little boy, whispering foul things that materialized in his dreams. Nightmare after nightmare, the boy could not get any sleep, and slowly he became aware of the hideous beast lingering in his basement. When he caught a glimpse of its shadow one night, he woke up his parents and told them that a monster was living in the basement.

"Don't worry, it's probably just a mouse," said his father. "We'll call pest control in the morning." He rolled over and went back to sleep.

But if any of them knew what was living under them, they would have known that hiring an exterminator was a futile effort. Goblins live off the rodents in one's house, and more importantly, the fear in little boys’ hearts.

As the weeks went by, the little boy locked himself in his room, taped the vents shut, and secured all the windows. Still, the fiend with a face full of scars and rotten teeth carved a path to his room.

The boy cringed as he heard the creature chew through the floorboards and slip under his bed one night. He jumped up, and grabbed a baseball bat nearby. "Leave me alone!" he screamed.

The goblin snickered, his green peepers pulsing with a supernatural energy. Finally, the boy couldn't take it anymore, and charged forward swinging.

Although his bat did not find its mark, the intruder's teeth did. The goblin disappeared in the basement where he was not seen again.

Upon learning that a wild animal had bitten her son, his mother promptly took him to the hospital, forcing him to succumb to the prick of sharp, pointy needles that stabbed him like daggers.

But it did little good.

Boils began forming all over the kid's skin, even the most private parts. Though his body itched all over, he dare not scratch it, lest he be subjected to even crueler rashes that might never go away. Shortly thereafter, his hair fell out, and teeth broke off and began to rot.

It was not long before the boy ran away, now a hideous goblin searching for a new home to haunt. But all of this could have been averted if he had simply been kind to his elders.

"You're a caca, pee-pee, poo-poo booger that's farted out of a goblin!" The psychopath smacked me on the top of the head and ran away.

"Just wait until next Christmas!" I hollered.

Productivity Log

Even though this household of lunatics did not want me to jot down a single word, I still had a productive day. As I waded through an assortment of stock imagery in my archives, I came across a story that I started last year titled The Forgetful Alien and promptly vomited out 3,000 words. Yes, just like the exorcist, and no less possessed.

While writing, I took a wrong turn somewhere and was unable to resolve the ending. Still, I put in some good work, and have about three quarters of it now. Tomorrow I will go through what I've written and push through to the end. If I can just reach the finish line, I know I’ll sort out the details and eventually publish it. Finishing an idea while it's still fresh is of utmost importance.

I've also done a good job keeping up with my writing journal thus far, and now readers have a good idea of the maniacal character that I am. 2014 promises to be my most productive year yet. Now I just need to produce. Even though my goal was to write only 1,000 words a day in this journal, I already have an entry over 1,500.

Yikes! Here it comes…

Don’t be surprised to see a few 2,000-word entries in the near future. I just can’t help myself.

Ok, that's it for now. Certainly I've gone over my allotment for the day. 2014 is off to a great start. It’s time to become the writer that I always wanted to be.

Make something of yourself! Be the inspiration that others need in their lives.

--S.E. Gordon
(Kind of an author)

Simple Truths:

• It's impossible to win with a child, no matter how clever you are.
• Caca Pedo Poo-Poo is not a grammatically correct.
• There’s a goblin in every child; it’s an undeniable fact.
• Composing your thoughts in a house full of lunatics is like swimming upstream in a pair of water-dissolvable shorts.
• Even the best children's book can be improved by adding Caca Pedo Poo-Poo.
• If you lock yourself into a dungeon, the monsters will still find a way in.
• Go to a land far, far away where no one can see or bother you, and you'll find your angry wife at the other end of your cell phone every five minutes.
• In short: take advantage of those quiet moments before they slip away. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

Oh yeah, and:

• Finish an idea while it's still fresh in your head.
• If you can reach the finish line just once, you’ll find a way to polish and publish your work.

Day 1: 1,035 words
Day 2: 1,045 words
Day 3: 1,035 words
Day 4: 1,560 words
Day 5: 1,193 words
Day 6: 1,157 words
Day 7: 1,102 words
Total: 8,127 words

Max Underpants is Now Available!

Some crazy kid named Dingleberry Small just published his first short story, Max Underpants. Check it out!

Work in Progress: The Forgetful Alien

Coming Soon!

Adorable Dogs: Poodles is Now Available!

Now Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and Smashwords!

Don't look now, but the royal poodle thinks she's the queen, and has a cast of mangy mutts to back up her outlandish claims. Or so it would seem...

Is she, in fact, the queen, or just another crazy dog on a power trip?

Warning: Don't drink and read at the same time, otherwise, you might find chocolate milk shooting out of your nose.

Meme of the Day

Here's a fun little meme I threw together for my book, Adorable Dogs: Beagles. Enjoy!

My Little Pet Dragon is FREE 10/17/2012 - 10/19/2012 on Amazon!

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DESCRIPTION

A picture book that can only be described as fun and adorable, My Little Pet Dragon features over 30 pages of incredible computer-generated artwork.

Find out what happens when the young reader gets a pet dragon for Christmas!

A bedtime story for children 3-6 that is sure to delight (even adults will find plenty to smile about)!

Taming Your Pet Monster: An Operational Guide is FREE 10/10/2012 - 10/14/2012!

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The craziest user guide you'll ever read! Written for mommies and daddies just as much as their children, Taming Your Pet Monster is filled with laugh-out-loud humor and bizarre situations. Witty, colorful and unique, this is one wacky ride you'll never forget!

This book is approximately 60 pages in all. Descriptions of my other popular children's books are included after the main feature (an additional 8 pages).

Four Fantastic Bedtime Stories for Children 3-6, Volume 3 is Now Available!

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WHAT'S INCLUDED:

My Daddy's Cool Car Collection

Featuring an assortment of colorful cars, My Daddy's Cool Car Collection is a fantastic story to read your son before tucking him into bed. Includes over 30 pages of dazzling cars and trucks that's tied together with a heartwarming message.

The Penguin Way

Look deep inside. You have what it takes. It's within you, as long as you believe in yourself and don't give up. That is the penguin way. Leave your doubts at the door. You shall succeed!

If I Were A Robot

Have you ever dreamed of being a robot? What would you do? How would you do it? And most importantly, what would you create with your newfound powers? Find out what a young boy discovers when he visits the land of dreams, and builds his own vision of the future.

Taming Your Pet Monster: An Operational Guide

The craziest user guide you'll ever read! Written for mommies and daddies just as much as their children, Taming Your Pet Monster is filled with laugh-out-loud humor and bizarre situations. Witty, colorful and unique, this is one wacky ride you'll never forget!

Descriptions of my other popular children's books are included after the main features (an additional 8 pages).

Available exclusively on the Amazon Kindle!

Incredible FREE Children's Book Giveaway #6: August 16th - 19th!

Announcing MY BIGGEST FREE GIVEAWAY EVER! I'm giving away not one, but three children's book collections plus one additional title (for a total of 11 children's books) from August 16th - 19th, and only on Amazon. All of these titles are coming out of the KDP Select program, so this may be the last time you see them on free promotion!

The free titles are:

1. Four Fantastic Bedtime Stories for Children 3-6
2. Alphabet All-Stars Academy Volume One
3. Adorable Dogs: Labradors
4. Zwei Geschichten für Kinder

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Also check out my other published works and upcoming titles!

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Adorables Perros: Los Beagles is Now Available on Amazon!

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Incredible FREE Children's Book Giveaway #5: August 8th - 12th!

Another week, another amazing giveaway! From August 8th - 12th, three of my children's books are FREE, and only on Amazon. These titles are coming out of the KDP Select program, so this may be the last time you see them on free promotion!

The free titles are:

1. If I Were A Robot
2. Adorable Dogs: Bulldogs
3. Dos Cuentos Antes de Dormir

Download them all before they return to full price!

Also check out my other published works and upcoming titles.

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There's no better way to kick off August than with another fantastic giveaway! Over the next five days, I'm giving away four of my children's books for FREE, and only on Amazon.

The free titles are:

1. A Pocketful of Dinosaurs
2. Adorable Dogs: Pugs
3. Alphabet All-Stars: Funny Flashcards
4. Deux Histoires au Coucher (French)

Download them all before they return to full price!

Also make sure to check out my other published works and upcoming titles.

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The Adorable Dogs Collection Volume 1: Beagles, Bulldogs, Pugs and Labradors is Now Available!

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Four great puppy books for one low price. Over 140 pages. A $3.96 value!

What's included:

Adorable Dogs: Beagles!

Your new dog is one demanding little puppy! Find out what makes him tick in this humorous little book about beagles. Give your child a four-legged surprise without all the mess. Guaranteed to make you laugh!

Adorable Dogs: Bulldogs!

How can you not love that face? Meet Marvin's family, a bunch of droopy-faced bulldogs that are constantly scolded by their overbearing mother (I swear she has a little pitbull in her!). Can they get past their differences, or will they wind up nagging each other to death?

Adorable Dogs: Pugs!

So you think it's funny dressing up your new Pug in a bunch of ridiculous outfits? He doesn't think so. And he's certainly not shy about giving you a piece of his mind.

Adorable Dogs: Labradors!

An unwanted puppy finds himself at the local dog pound, baffled by his new surroundings. Visitor after visitor strolls by, but no matter what he does, he's unable to win their affections. Will he be stuck there forever? Or will someone come to his rescue?

A comprehensive list of labrador rescue organizations in the U.S. is also included.

Bonus Content!

A special interview with Children's Book Author Scott Gordon is included after the main feature.

Note: No animals were harmed, teased or publicly humiliated in the production of this book. ;D

Adorable Dogs: Bulldogs is Now Available!

Buy It Now for Your Amazon Kindle!

How can you not love a face like that? Meet Marvin's family, a bunch of droopy-faced bulldogs that are constantly scolded by their overbearing mother (I swear she has some pitbull in her!). Can they get past their differences, or will they wind up nagging each other to death?

This humble book is over 30 pages in length and contains adorable imagery that will melt your heart. Descriptions of my other popular children's books are included after the main feature (an additional 8 pages).

Incredible FREE Children's Book Giveaway #3: July 25th - 29th Only!

Another week, another amazing giveaway! For the next five days, I'm giving away three of my most newest children's books for FREE! And only on Amazon.

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Adorable Dogs: Labradors is Now Available!

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An unwanted puppy finds himself at the local dog pound, baffled by his new surroundings. Visitor after visitor strolls by, but no matter what he does, he's unable to win their affections. Will he be stuck there forever? Or will someone come to his rescue?

This heartwarming picture book is approximately 50 pages in length. Descriptions of my other popular children's books are included after the main feature (an additional 8 pages).

Adorable Dogs: Pugs is Now Available!

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So you think it's funny dressing up your new Pug in a bunch of ridiculous outfits? He doesn't think so. And he certainly doesn't mind giving you a piece of his mind about it. With over 30 pages in all, this is one wacky picture book that's sure to put a smile on your face.

Available now for your Kindle! This title will also be available for Nook and other devices shortly.

Incredible FREE Children's Book Giveaway #2: July 18th - 22nd Only!

Here's another amazing giveaway that's sure to knock your socks off! For the next five days, I'm giving away four of my most popular children's books for FREE! That's right, FOUR FREE BOOKS! And only on Amazon.

The free titles are: My Little Pet Dragon, Aveline, Alphabet All-Stars: Animal Edition and Mein Verrückter Lieblingsfrosch (the German translation of My Crazy Pet Frog).

Download them all before they return to full price!

Download Now for FREE 7/18/12 - 7/22/12!

Download Now for FREE 7/18/12 - 7/22/12!

Download Now for FREE 7/18/12 - 7/22/12!

Download Now for FREE 7/18/12 - 7/22/12!