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Jodi Desautels Tells "What is New with Jodi Desautels?"

5/28/2014

Hello everyone. The title of this blog is "What is New with Jodi Desautels?" so I thought I would let you in on some things that I am doing.
Actually, I have quite a few pots in the fire right now. First, I am looking to broaden my exposure for my books and sites. I am currently working to get my books approved to go into a local chain. I am so excited about that! Also, I am looking for author interviews, book reviews, and places to post my books.
I have started researching ways to develop and sell character products as well. I would love to brand Clarinda Cloud! She would make a wonderful character for various products. I have an email into a company that makes stuffed book characters now. If any of you know anything about product development, I would love to hear from you.
Oh, and did you know that she is a spokescloud on bullying prevention and anti-bullying causes? I will continue to promote her as such. Bullying is an issue that has touched my heart. I want to do what I can to help prevent it.
After a long hiatus, I have started illustrating again. I am currently working on an illustration for a book that I first published, but had to buy back the publishing rights. I am looking forward to re-illustrating and re-publishing this book.
I have also been adding to and tweaking my websites. I have added an "events" tab to my website. If you would like to have me speak at your school, library, bookstore, or event, please feel free to contact me.
I am also running a sale on my online tutoring services. The discounted price ends June 15th, so sign up now! This is great for summertime learning, renewing skills, learning new skills, or just having help with homework. I help people of all ages and abilities. Also, it would be great for aspiring children's authors who may want some individualized help and encouragement.
And, did I tell you that I lost the last game of backgammon between my husband and I? Ugh, and I lost the last game of pinochle too! I guess my game playing hasn't been what it has been. Maybe it is because my creative mind has been overpowering my game playing mind. LOL!

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Jodi Desautels Promotes Herself, Her Books, Her Websites, and Her Links

5/14/2014

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Hello everyone. I decided that I would market myself and my books today. I haven't done it in quite a while. So, I thought I would take a moment to tell you what I am up to now a days.
I currently have three published books as you can see from the poster. I hope you will check them out. I am also running a chance to win one of my books OR get ONE HOUR of FREE ONLINE TUTORING. You can check out DUO Education's Learning Blog for more information.
Speaking of online tutoring, now is the time to sign up for extra help during the summer. Don't let your child fall behind or lose skills during the summer. Sign up now!
I currently post three blogs a week. I have this author blog, DUO Education's Learning Blog, and Story Starters and Writing Prompts. I hope you will check them out each week.
I am still working on a new schedule for myself, as well as new ways promoting myself and my work. If you have any ideas, I am happy to hear them. Also, in case you don't have them, here is a list of my links. I hope you will get in touch. Thank you.

My Links:
Websites:
www.AuthorJodiDesautels.com
www.ClarindaCloud.com
www.DUOEducation.com

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/jodi.desautels.author.illustrator.educator
www.facebook.com/Author.Illustrator.Educator.JodiDesautels
www.facebook.com/pages/DUO-Education/421960901218609

Twitter:
www.twitter.com/J_Desautels

Google+:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/108130827656213063141/posts

About.me:
http://about.me/jodidesautels

Pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/jodidesautels/

Author Page on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Jodi-Desautels/e/B00B4BXUS8

Sell Links:
Clarinda Cloud:
http://www.amazon.com/Clarinda-Cloud-Jodi-Desautels/dp/1482010607

Clarinda Cloud Activity Book:
http://www.amazon.com/Clarinda-Cloud-Activity-Book-Desautels/dp/1490399011

Johnny’s Adventure Makes Reading Fun:
http://www.amazon.com/Johnnys-Adventure-Makes-Reading-Fun/dp/148398835X

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Jodi Desautels Ponders New Paths after Life Changes in 2014

4/23/2014

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You may notice that I haven’t posted in the past couple of weeks. My mother-in-law passed away not long ago and I have been focused on other things. I am back now. However, things have changed and I may need to change as well.
     Now that my job description does not include caring for my mother-in-law, I need to look for other work. That means, I won’t be able to do everything that I did before. So, I may have to downsize or condense things a little.
     I am not sure how I will do it or if I will do it, but that is one of the many things that I am pondering. It is funny how life works. One minute you have a game plan and the next you are spiraling into a new direction. The problem is that you don’t even know which direction it might be.
    That is where I am now. So much has changed for me in the past few weeks. Have you ever found yourself in that situation? I think most of us have at one time or another to a certain degree.
     This poster of “Follow Your Heart in 2014” seems kind of appropriate to me right now. It is one thing that I am keeping in mind as I think about the possibilities and paths I may want to take. I have also found a Bible verse that goes with it and also touches my heart at the moment: “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
     So, I guess that is my plan. I will follow my heart and trust God to establish my footsteps. I shouldn’t get myself into too much trouble with that plan. LOL!

Did you know that I am giving people a chance to win one free hour of online tutoring? Yes, I am! For more information, see this post on DUO Education! Good luck!

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My First TV Interview!

9/18/2013

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Hi everyone! I have some exciting news!!! I had my first television interview on Sunday night! I was on my local access channel, VCAM, channel 15.
I was interviewed by Cathy Hartley on her program, Art Break. We are both kind of beginners at the whole TV scene. But... we had fun and we look forward to doing it again! I have been told that it was pretty good!
It was strange. I wasn't nervous all week prior to the interview. Then, that night, I was really nervous. I am thankful that Cathy did a great job at calming me down. I appreciate it! Yes... I was still a little nervous, but not nearly as much!
On the show, I talked about my children's books: "Clarinda Cloud," "Clarinda Cloud Activity Book," and "Johnny's Adventure Makes Reading Fun." Our discussion led to their educational and psychological value. I also talked about my passion for education and my educational site, DUO Education. And, of course, I talked about some of my pages and services on the DUO Education site, such as: "The Storyteller's Tale webinar series," "Online Tutoring," and the "DUO Education Learning Blog."
If you are local to Vermont and happened to see it, please leave me a comment or contact me! If you didn't see it, I am hoping to get a DVD copy and then figuring out a way to post a copy or a blip of it on some of my sites. So...stay tuned on more information on that!
I want to thank Cathy for having me on her show! Also... if you are a local artist, author, musician, etc. you can contact Cathy about being on her show by emailing her at artbreakvt@gmail.com.

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A Little About Me and My Progress 8/7/13

8/7/2013

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Hello! I hope everyone is well. This week, I don't have any interviews or book reviews for you. Well, it isn't that I have any. It is more that I thought that I would share a little about me and my writing. I think it is cool to share a little. I hope that you all take the time to comment.
First of all, I didn't like to write much as a child. I don't remember why I didn't. Maybe it was a low self-esteem and the feeling that I didn't have much to say. Or, maybe it was that most of the feedback was general and not specific, so I didn't know if it was good writing or not.
"Very good" or "Nice work" is not specific. Sometimes it feels good at the time. But, it doesn't tell you why it is good or how to continue.
Now, I enjoy writing and creating! I find the writing community very supportive. I also ask for and receive more specific feedback.
Currently, I am working on two other books about feelings. They are similar to "Clarinda Cloud." Who knows? Maybe I will have an entire line of books about feelings. I have had a few beta readers read the two first drafts with some positive feedback.

The other thing that has been keeping me busy is my educational site, DUO Education. Education, as well as writing and creating, is one of my passions!
Not long ago, I told you that I got myself a Bamboo tablet. Well, I have been practicing with it. I have drawn some simple objects. The more I practice with it, the more comfortable I feel with it. (Drawing is something I enjoyed as a child. But, until this year, I hadn't drawn in quite a while.) I look forward to practicing more with it and improving my illustrating skills.
I hope you will hop over and explore the site. I have some educational and strategy games in "the game room," an educational blog, an online tutoring page, and a page for the Storyteller's Tale webinar series. The latter is a great program for authors and illustrators to have an author visit via the internet.

Now I need your help. I have some questions for you:

1. Not that I don't have my own ideas, but... what are some subjects about which your children would like to read?

2. What kinds of books would you like to see more of?

3. What sort of marketing ideas do you have to share?

4. What sort of activity books would you like to see?

5. Do you have an author or illustrator that you would like to see interviewed? Or, is there an author or illustrator that you would like to see virtually visit your school or library?

I look forward to your answers. Please feel free to contact me or to leave a comment. Thank you!

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