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New Release: "Dylan and the Croak Orleans Gang" by Rhonda Patton... as well as Notes, and Shout outs

11/20/2013

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     Hi everyone!  Today, I want to tell you about a new release by Rhonda Patton titled, "Dylan and the Croak Orleans Gang."  Rhonda's husband, Chester McDaniel is the illustrator of the book and makes the story come alive with his drawings.
     "Dylan and the Croak Orleans Gang" is about a frog who has a dream of playing music in the city of Croak Orleans.  Ride along with him to see who he meets and if his dream comes true!
     I had the pleasure of formatting this book and have enjoyed reading the story!  It is available on Amazon.com or Create Space.
     Rhonda Patton is the author of quite a few other books as well!  You can check them out at www.thecroak500.com!

Notes and Announcements:

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     I have quite a few notes and announcements today!  The first two concern fabulous news for Clarinda Cloud!  Clarinda Cloud will be making an appearance in a cute little Christmas movie titled, "Quigley's Christmas Adventure!"  I am very excited and honored to be a small part of this film!  I have been promoting it and did a blog post about it not long ago!  I think this could be great exposure for Clarinda Cloud, her book, her website, and her brand! 
     The movie is currently in it's second fundraising campaign.  If you would like to help it in any way... you can go to it's new site at www.fnd.us/c/fe2o9.  (It may look like a broken link.  But... if you push the "home" tab and then search "Quigley"... it will bring you to the correct page.)  
     The other news about Clarinda Cloud is that she is going to have her own blog!  It will be in her voice!  Among other things, she will talk about characters and their feelings in children's/MG/YA books to help promote them for their authors.  I am hoping it will be a great blog for both parents and children!  And, if you are an author of a book in one of these categories, please contact me about possibly promoting your book!

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     Don't forget to comment for a chance to win a free copy of the Clarinda Cloud Activity Book.  I will send a copy to one person who can tell me the name of this waterfall!  I will give you a hint.  It is in my home state of Vermont.  I will give you another hint... It is listed on this list.  (I love waterfalls!)  Even if you do not know, please comment a name of an elementary school, library, daycare, or children's counselor where I should donate a copy.

Shout outs:

I hope to give a few author or book shout outs in each blog post.  If you are an author who wants an interview, book promotion, or shout out....please contact me!  


*My friend, author Angie Harris, just got a B.R.A.G. medal for her children's book, "Momma's Little Helpers!  Congrats Angie!


*My new friend,  Nanlie Sealy and her granddaughter will be doing a book signing  and reading of their book "Freddy the White Flamingo" at the Barnes and Noble children's hour from 10:00 to 1:00 on 120th and Washington in Denver, Colorado!  You can connect with Nanlie on Facebook under her other name of Lizzie T. Leaf for more information!


*My friend, Ayana Sala Baugh, is holding auditions for:  The Loopiehotamus "I Am Not Afraid" musical stage play!  So....exciting from this author!  She put out this announcement on Facebook: We had a great first audition yesterday for The Loopiethotamus "I Am Not Afraid" Musical Stage Play. So much awesome talent was displayed. I am so excited to continue hosting private auditions until March 1, 2013. If you are interested in auditioning for this play, please contact Author, Ayana Sala Baugh at 804-552-0193 or ayana@loopiethotamus.com. More info on the website: http://www.loopiebooks.com/.
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Where in the World is Clarinda Cloud?... And Clarinda Cloud as a Spokescloud

11/6/2013

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     Hi everyone!  Last month I started a monthly giveaway from now until the end of the year.  Nobody guessed where Clarinda Cloud was, so I will be donating a copy of "Clarinda Cloud" to a library. By the way, she was at Hartman's Farm Stand in Sheldon, Vermont.  (Please stop in, if you are in the area.  They have great produce.  And, no, I am not related nor do I get paid in anyway for saying that.)
     Time for another book giveaway contest!  As you can see the "Clarinda Cloud Activity Book" is Photoshopped into a picture of a waterfall.  Which waterfall is it?  Do you know?  Where in the world is Clarinda Cloud?  Please comment your answer for a chance to get a free copy and if you don't know, please just comment the name of the elementary school, daycare, library, or children's counselor in the U.S. where you would want me to donate it if nobody guesses.  (U.S. addresses only at this time, please.)  Good luck!

What Else Have I Been Doing?

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     What else have I ben doing? I am glad you asked.  LOL!  I have been promoting Clarinda Cloud as spokescloud for Anti-bullying and Bullying Prevention issues.  
     There is so much bullying these days.  Clarinda Cloud wants to help... and so do I!  We are trying to raise awareness and give ways to prevent bullying.
     October was "Anti-bullying and bullying awareness month."  During the month, I created some posters like the one shown here featuring Clarinda Cloud.  Please go to www.ClarindaCloud.com or www.DUOEducation.com to search for them.  And, if you know away that Clarinda Cloud and I can help, please comment below or contact me.  Thank you! 

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Meeting My First Little Fan

8/28/2013

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     I have some super exciting news today!  This past weekend, I met my very first little fan!  It was a feeling that is out of this world!
     I was going into the local grocery store and there was a girl there with her sister and mother leaving the store.  The girl looked at me as if she knew me, but wasn't sure.  I didn't recognize her.  I thought maybe she knew me from when I used to substitute teach.  She hesitantly waved at me.  I waved back.  Then, I went into the store.
     I thought nothing of it and went about my shopping.  Well, after a while the girl, her sister, and her mother were back in the store and had found me.  The mother asked if I was Jodi Desautels.  I said "yes."  And... then she introduced me to her daughter.  Come to find out... the daughter had checked my book, "Clarinda Cloud," out of the local library.  
     What a cool experience!  I look forward to seeing them again!  


Note:  I have also been recently interviewed on another blog.  This time it is by Adele Crouch.  You can find the interview of me here.  Or, if you want to type in the url, it is *http://creationsbycrouch.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/author-jodi-desautels/.  Please check out the interview and explore Adele's site.  Thank you.

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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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