New Illustrations for "A Christmas Rhapsody," Soon to be released with Kicks Club Books

I've been staying busy these past few weeks with new illustrations for a Christmas book soon to be released by Kicks Club Books. Author, Pastor Kim Robinson brings forth a wonderful message as Christmas draws near and it was such a delight to illustrate. You may check out Kicks Club Books at

The Secret Adventures of Louie V is Out. Find out about the author, Tracey Delio

Tracey Delio, M.A.CCC/SLP has been providing speech and language services to toddlers, preschoolers and school age children on Long Island for the last 15 years. She holds a Master’s Degree from Hofstra University and is also a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped with a dual major in English. Past experiences include providing school based therapy to Middle and High School students with speech impairments and learning disabilities. Tracey has worked extensively with other professionals on interdisciplinary teams which has broadened her knowledge base on a variety of disabilities. Her areas of special interest include motor speech disorders, sensory integration disorders, early language development and PDD/ Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has worked side by side with ABA teams to facilitate speech and language development in the Autistic population. Tracey is a Certified PROMPT Instructor and teaches workshops in various locations throughout the United States.
Tracey is deeply involved in a number of charitable organizations including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Autism Speaks and VH1 Save the Music. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of The Secret Adventures of Louie V will be donated to the aforementioned charities. Each of the charities support children and strive to make their future bright and prosperous.

New Release of The Secret Adventures of Louie V

The Secret Adventures of Louie V by Tracey Delio will be out in a few weeks and I can hardly wait. Tracey sent me her wonderful manuscript about the life of her siamese cat, Louie V., back in April. How could I refuse such great visual possibilities of this independent feline and how he spends his day. Ms. Delio's story is a treat for readers. Here are a few teasers as you wait for Louie's Book.

Here is a spread from pages 16 and 17 as we begin laying out the story.

We also played with his taste in fashion.

The Secret Adventures of Louie V -New Cover Release

The Cover has been Released and Ms, Delio's new children's picture book,
The Secret Adventures of Louie V. is due out very soon.

Cindy Reeg's author visit in Kansas City

New Educational picture book by Cythia Reeg with illustrations by Kit Grady

Doggie Day Camp: Verb and Adverb Adventures, an Academic Wings book and another book in the Pet Grammar Parade Series, by CYNTHIA REEG and Artist KIT GRADY.When timid Bubba, joins in the adventures at doggie day camp, he soon discovers new friends, new talents, and verb and adverb fun as well.http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/doggiedaycamp.htm


Guardian Angel has also released:
Down by the Shore, an Academic Wings release by MARILEE CROWE and Photography by MARY SUE ROBERTS.This book invites you to view life down by the shore through unique poetic prose and enchanting photos that truly captures its beauty. Inquisitive students who love nature will delight in learning how sharks inspire fear in swimmers and what kind of birds share a rocky ledge with sea lions.http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/downbytheshore.htmSparkie: A star afraid of the dark, A Littlest Angel book by author/illustrator SUSANN BATSON.Sparkie shows children how to overcome their fears with help from others. Also counting from one to five.http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/sparkie.htmAndy and Spirit Go To the Fair, an Academic Wings books by MARY JEAN KELSO and illustrator K.C.SNIDERAndy and Spirit work together in a riding competition. Although Andy can't walk, riding Spirit he is able to make his dreams come true.http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/andy&spirit-fair.htm

New Trailer for Doggie Day Camp

NEW DOGGIE TRAILER
CLICK BOX BELOW

WE WANT TO GO TO DOGGIE DAY CAMP

Interview with writer Cindy Reeg

Why do you write for children?

I love to share my love of words with children. I love to see them excited about reading and all the worlds that it opens up for them.

Where do you find your ideas?

So many people ask me that question, and I always answer them, "Everywhere!" I try to be observant of people and things all around me--especially in nature. Then when I brainstorm for ideas, I have a whole storehouse of information to choose from. And I just put the ideas together in a new way--like mixing up a new recipe.

In my latestest book, DOGGIE DAY CAMP:VERB AND ADVERB ADVENTURES, I got the idea for the day camp from the visits my own dog Holly loved to do at the kennel. The big difference between Holly and Bubba, the dog in the book, is that Holly was never worried. She is always excited to do day camp. And the name "Bubba" comes from a dog in our neighborhood. He doesn't look anything like Bubba in the book. He's black and white--a Boston terrier, I believe. But I just loved that name for a dog, so I borrowed it. Dogs and action words (verbs) seemed to go together perfectly. Dogs are almost always on the move. So that's an example of how I mix-up a book recipe.

Do you have any suggestions for new writers?

Read, read, read the type of books that you want to write. This will provide a new writer with examples of how to create characters and plots and how to use words. A writer needs to feel the words, to put them together like a musician creating a symphony. And a new writer needs to understand that good writing requires lots of rewriting. This is really one of my favorite parts--rewriting. I love to polish and make a piece shine. When I read it and get that "ahhhh" feeling, then I know it's really finished.


To find out more about Cindy and all her books , visit her at http://www.cynthiareeg.com/