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Author Interview with Rhonda Patton

1/6/2014

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     Hello.  Today's interview is the very first interview on this new page of "Author/Illustrator Interviews & Book Promotions."   It is also an interview of a kind soul named, Rhonda Patton.  I hope you enjoy the interview. 

Rhonda, please tell us a little about yourself. 

A little about me... I am a mother, wife, author and illustrator.  I am in school full-time and a mommy full-time.  I love taking pictures, being creative, drawing, and helping others.

What is the title of your book?  And, please tell us a little about it. 

My latest book out is "Dylan and the Croak Orleans Gang."  It is about a frog traveling to Croak Orleans to fulfill his lifetime dream.  While on his way there, he picks up some extra riders with talent. 

What genre do you write? 

I write children’s books with morals.  I believe this generation of kids need inspirational books instead of all the junk on TV. 

What is your favorite way to promote yourself and your book? 

I market my books everywhere on social media.  I use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, my website, About.me, Blogger, Google plus, and more.  You cannot have enough places with your name on it so people can find your books.

Do you have other books?  (Feel free to list them.)

Yes I have many books; too many to name.  But you can find a list of them on my website at www.thecroak500.com.

What is your hope for your book? 

I would love to have a bestseller, so I know that our characters will inspire kids all over the world.

Besides writing, what are some of your other hobbies or interests? 

I love taking pictures of butterflies and spending time with my family.

If you are a children’s author, do you illustrate your own books? 

My husband, Chester McDaniel, illustrates and I fill in colors and backgrounds.  I am also doing a short, little, cute story on the side; trying to illustrate it myself. 

Is your book educational?  If so, how so?  

I have several books that are educational.  "African Safari" educates the children on facts about the animals in the story.  I also have an "ABC Book" for kids.  I have "Sea Adventure" that shows what kind of fish are in the ocean.

Do you make your own covers? 

I have used the templates on Create Space to make some.  You (Jodi Desautels) created the cover of "Dylan and the Croak Orleans Gang" by using one of Chester's illustrations and adding to it.  And, I have been working on some from scratch.

Do you have a blog or website? 

I have a website and blog at www.thecroak500.com.

What are you working on now? 

We are in the process of finishing up “Grayson the Bullying Frog.” It will inspire kid’s not to bully each other.

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     Here is the cover image for "Dylan and the Croak Orleans Gang."  Press the link or the title and it will take you to the listing on Amazon.com.  I have read this book and it is my favorite of Rhonda's collection.
     I hope you have enjoyed this interview and the opportunity to get to know Rhonda a little.  Please feel free to connect with her at her various social media sites and on her website.  For more information about Rhonda, please visit her About.me page and her website at www.thecroak500.com.
     Thank you for the peek into your world, Rhonda.





28 Comments
JJ Ellis link
1/6/2014 12:59:02 am

Great interview with a great person! Thanks for letting us get to know her better. :)

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Rhonda Patton link
1/6/2014 01:19:19 pm

Thank you miss Ellis. I am glad you popped in to let me know you enjoyed :)

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Jodi Desautels
1/6/2014 08:36:59 am

Hi JJ! Thank you for popping in! Yes… Rhonda is a great person. I am very thankful to call her my friend.

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Virginia Wright link
1/6/2014 09:24:21 am

Nice informational interview you did with Rhonda, Jodi. It was great to get to know her better.

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Rhonda Patton link
1/6/2014 01:20:44 pm

Thank you Virginia for stopping by. I have lots of more stories to come. Hope you can visit my website :)

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Jodi Desautels
1/6/2014 10:49:00 am

Thank you, Virginia! I am glad you liked it! I can't wait to interview you!

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Virginia Wright link
1/6/2014 02:13:00 pm

Thank you. Email is on the way...

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Jodi Desautels
1/6/2014 10:55:06 pm

Wonderful to hear it! I will be looking forward to it, Virginia.

Lorraine nelson link
1/6/2014 11:09:46 am

Fantastic interview. WTG!

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Rhonda Patton link
1/6/2014 01:35:37 pm

Thank you so much :)

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Jodi Desautels
1/6/2014 10:56:19 pm

Thank you, Lorraine. I appreciate you stopping by!

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Lisa G link
1/6/2014 01:13:27 pm

Great interview, thanks for sharing!

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Rhonda Patton link
1/6/2014 01:36:41 pm

Thank you all for coming, and thank you Jodi for interviewing me :)

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Jodi Desautels
1/6/2014 10:57:58 pm

Thank you, Lisa! I appreciate you stopping by. And… you are more than welcome, Rhonda! It was my pleasure! Thank you!

Van Heerling link
1/6/2014 04:10:47 pm

My son likes the frog. :)

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Jodi Desautels
1/6/2014 10:58:58 pm

LOL! I like the frog too! Thank you so much for dropping by.

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Lisa Calell link
1/6/2014 07:18:49 pm

Great interview Jodi. My daughter loves Rhonda Patton's books. :)

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Jodi Desautels
1/6/2014 10:59:59 pm

Lisa, thank you for dropping by and for the kind words. I appreciate it.

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Lee Carper link
1/7/2014 02:21:31 am

Nice interview! And the website looks terrific!

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Jodi Desautels
1/7/2014 07:02:46 am

Thank you, Lee! I appreciate you stopping by. I am glad you enjoyed the interview.

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Janice Spina link
1/8/2014 08:36:37 am

Lovely interview about a lovely and talented person. Thank you for sharing! Nice job on the book cover too, Jodi. You have many talents like Rhonda. Best regards to you both.

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Jodi Desautels
1/8/2014 11:30:24 am

Aw! Thank you, Janice! I am glad you like the interview and the book cover. And… I appreciate you stopping by and sharing such kind words.

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Rhonda Patton link
1/13/2014 03:28:19 am

Thank you Janice. She is very talented. She is a blessing in my life. She helped with the whole book and I am grateful. We have been able to teach each other. :) It has been the best blessing

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Janice Spina link
1/8/2014 08:40:55 am

Would love to be interviewed on your blog, Jodi.
Best wishes!t

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Jodi Desautels
1/8/2014 11:31:43 am

Janice, I would love to interview you! I sent you a friend request on FB! I hope we can connect there and talk about it!

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Tracy Campbell link
1/12/2014 12:37:12 am

Great interview. I'll be sure to check out Rhinda's books. :-)

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Jodi Desautels
1/12/2014 03:07:09 am

LOL! I am glad you liked the interview, Tracy. And… I am sure Rhonda would appreciate you checking out her books.

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Rhonda Patton link
1/13/2014 03:30:03 am

Thank you Tracy. I would be honored if you looked at my page and tell me what you think. www.thecroak500.com :) Thank you for coming to the page and finding out a little more about me…

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         Jodi Desautels is a wife and mother.  She is a life-long learner who has two rules to live by:  "The Golden Rule" and "Live. Laugh. Love."  She loves family, friends, and nature.  Passions include caring for people, education, writing, illustrating, and photography.

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