Finally, an eBook link for this new book! $2.99 This enchanting fairy tale, Shadow and Friends Meet Mr. Rabbit, brings forth children’s vivid imaginations as they read about the adventures of Shadow and her friends meeting Mr. Rabbit and his family. Children learn how squirrels and rabbits react and play together in real life, and in fairy tale life in a game of Hopscotch. Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit speak, and Baby Rabbit has a pacifier in his mouth that children will laugh and find enchanting. The rabbits are “wacky” rabbits as they are not the typical looking bunny rabbits, since they are dressed and have fun expressions on their faces. More fun ensues as they decorate eggs for Easter and two baby chicks stop by to say hello. As this children’s picture book is Christian themed, children learn about Jesus and how Easter came about in real life, near the end of the story, and in a manner that young children will understand. A young child knows about death from an early age and reading to or with them about the greatest story ever told is loving and heartwarming. Children learn that we will see our loved ones again, and Easter means that there is life after we die, and that death is not scary at all.

The Adventure of Ollie Orangutan by Larry Landgraf

Found on Amazon:

In the beginning, all animals were born wild and free. Ollie, however, was born in a cage and has spent his entire life in a zoo. Everything he knew, he learned from his mother and through the bars of his confinement. His life was totally dependent upon humans. He always had plenty to eat and it was fun watching the humans who visited daily, especially the little ones. Life was comfortable and Ollie grew up soft.

But as fate would have it, that is all going to change. Ollie is thrown into a completely new environment of which he knows nothing. Ollie will have to learn new things in order to survive without the help of humans. He will make new friends, but the real world is wild. He will also find those who would hurt him. Can he toughen up and make a new life for himself? 

My Review:

I found this to be a charming and delightful short story for kids. Ollie Orangutan ends up in a swamp after a train derailment. The ensuing story speaks of a lot, including the differences between wildlife, domestic animals, and those in a zoo, and how they source their food and shelter. Despite numerous pitfalls along the way, Ollie survives, gains three new friends, and ends up in a loving new home. Five stars!

on Fiction University: Getting Personal If you are not comfortable tooting your own horn, welcome to the club. Writers tend to be introverts by nature. Most of us do not like drawing attention to ourselves. In fact, give us a quiet corner in an empty house for hours on end, and we’d be quite content […]

Successful Self-Publishing: Build Your Brand – by Laurisa White Reyes… — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

I was on Chat and Spin radio yesterday and here is the link for my interview. Please have a short listen. Thank you. https://chatandspinradio.com/listen-again/

In a recent blog, Maybe You Should Consider Biting The Bullet! I talked about my experience with agents and my journey towards getting my book published. Needless to say it was disheartening. The response I got back, was it just wasn’t ready. I thought about using an editor in the past, but didn’t really think I […]

Friends Are Friends – Not Editors — Writing your first novel-Things you should know

Editorial Services

I offer Complete Editing only which means I look at Substantive/Development which is an overall edit of your work, looking at your structure, flow, development, scenes, conciseness, clarity, dialogue, etc. I also perform Copy and Line Editing in which I look closely at a sentence-by-sentence review of basic English such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, and tense. I will also review your word choice, phrasing, dialogue, repeat/repeat wordage, and consistency, which includes Proofreading: one last look at your work for spelling errors, typos, etc.

I won’t make changes to your content or style. I offer yellow highlight on what is wrong, needs correcting, or I can add in comments on the side.

Rates and Requirements

Rates are inclusive unless your sample shows me you need extra editing.

Complete Edit (includes Proofreading)  $35-$40 per hour – others may charge $45 and up

Proofreading only is $20 per hour – others may charge $25 and up

I keep my pricing lower, and I will do a free sample edit of 1000 words.

Work must be submitted in MS Word format and may be single or double spaced. Size 12 font preferred. Contact at this link.

Once we agree to do your project, half the rate is due when you sign the contract, the last before you receive the completed edited project. Payment plans are available for all, especially those with a large manuscript. I will use your word count to arrive at the total cost.  

I will send your free 1000 word sample edit back to you at which point we can decide if we are a good match. All contact will be via email for what you need, the cost, and the contract with total price and payment plan. Once you sign the contract and send me your down payment via my email and through PayPal. I will invoice you.

I will tighten your manuscript and polish it until it shines. I do not edit the genres of erotica or Satanic.

From the author found on Amazon

An engaging Irish historical romance for readers who loved What the Wind Knows, Lady Ellen, Leap Year, and Brooklyn.

Do you enjoy stories that blend history with fantasy romance? Or courtship and adventure in the Victorian era? What was it like for a young woman to immigrate to another country after recently giving birth? How could a couple adjust to living in a country struggling with its own identity as a fledgling nation? How did changes in cultural practices, technology, and law affect courtship and family life in the 19th century?

Twenty-year-old Ellen Montagu is a new mother living in the British colony of Upper Canada in the year 1846. Not even a decade after the fledgling nation was consumed by rebellion, Ellen and Cormac Guinness try to adjust to life as Irish immigrants in their new home. New London introduces readers to a new cast of characters, while ensuring loved ones from the first two novels in the series are further developed.

New London is set in author J.G. MacLeod’s own childhood town, making descriptions vivid and highly accurate. Readers can expect the final book in the trilogy to be filled with adventure, danger, humour, and romance. A must read for fans of 19th-century Irish or Canadian history, or classic British literature like Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice.

New London combines love, travel, family drama, and history into one unforgettable story. Travel to the Victorian era to read the exciting conclusion to this beloved romance series. Reviews are always appreciated.

My review:

This enchanting book is a true tapestry of life. I devoured this book! It’s book three in a trilogy and I’ve yet to read book one. Having read book two, I just had to read this book! New London truly completes the tapestry of the lives of those therein, and in unexpected ways. Truly a beautiful and touching story with unexpected twists in this period novel. Five Stars!

The inspiration (and Infographic) for this post came from Resume Now, which has an article about branding yourself. While they are focusing on job applications, what they say is remarkably useful for those building an author brand, too. I am summarizing below, but I suggest you also visit the original post for more ideas and […]

7 Ways to Boost Your Author Brand — Nicholas C. Rossis

Do you want to boom on Instagram? Follow this ultimate Instagram Marketing tips to grow your Instagram account in 2020. There are various advantages of Instagram and you can become an influential brand by posting the right kind of content that will be relevant to your current followers and would bring in some new ones […]

Instagram Marketing Tips 2020 For Ultimate Growth — Blogging Filter

by Laura Blackhurst The English language is one of the most complex in existence. With more words than any other language in the world, it is no wonder even native speakers don’t get it quite right all the time. Here’s a quick run down of my top ten most misused words. Some […] via 10 Commonly […]

10 Commonly Misused Words in Writing — A Writer’s Path — Novel Writing Festival