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Monthly Archives: November 2015

Messy Anne Mondays – November 30

30 Monday Nov 2015

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Welcome to Messy Anne Mondays… where we’ll be sharing some fun quotes and Messy-isms from our favorite little girl, Messy Anne 🙂

Messy doesn’t mean to be messy… she just can’t help it!

Messy Anne is a dynamic little girl with a big imagination, and although she may make mistakes along the way, she will never make the same mistake twice. The Messy Anne series is about empowering little girls to be themselves and not be afraid to tackle and unravel problems that may come their way.

messy anne wanted an adventure

Click here to read about Messy Anne’s adventures as she tackles the Monstrosity that lives in her bedroom closet!

Messy Anne Meets the Monstrosity

Author Talk: Daniel Barnhart: Basis of Messy Anne…

30 Monday Nov 2015

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Today’s “Author Talk” with Daniel Barnhart… author of Messy Anne Meets the Monstrosity

MESSY ANNE

So Messy Anne is based on what you would like your daughter to be?

D: I don’t want to encourage anyone to be like anyone else. Let’s just say I want to encourage an approach to things. I want to encourage using your imagination and being your own person.

And is Messy Anne based on anyone in particular?

D: My late wife. She was the most individual, strong, talented and creative person I’ve ever met. I wanted to share her spirit with my daughter especially, but also with every little girl and boy.

Then it’s significant that Messy Anne is a girl-based property?

D: I don’t think it’s girl-based at all. The main character is a girl and that’s significant. And important. But it’s not defining.

CHECK OUT THE ADVENTURES OF MESSY ANNE IN MESSY ANNE MEETS THE MONSTROSITY

Messy Anne Meets the Monstrosity

#SweetTales #Caturday

28 Saturday Nov 2015

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Why can’t we all get along?

Cat Fox

 

Relationships between house cats and their “wild” friends make for exciting adventures and sweet tales.  Get your copy of “Sweet Tales: The Adventures of Miss Jade and Britt the Kit today – a must for animal lovers of all ages.

Sweet Tales By: Laurie Hyman

Another Fat Fairy Tales Friday – November 27th

27 Friday Nov 2015

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Fat Fairy Tales Friday… where we’ll be sharing some fun quotes from our Favorite Fairy Tale Re-telling, Mirror, Mirror…

I thought I had come so far

Mirror Mirror, Book One of The Fat Fairy Tales… a new take on Snow White — complete with an attempted Mob Hit, a traveling Burlesque Show… and an oh-so-cute Rock Star! 

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Mirror Mirror by Katherine Noll

#SweetTales #Thanksgiving

26 Thursday Nov 2015

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Remember to give thanks for the furry friends in your life.

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Animals express gratitude in unique and loving ways as illustrated in “Sweet Tales: The Adventures of Miss Jade and Britt the Kit.”  Order your copy today.

Sweet Tales By: Laurie Hyman

Messy Anne Mondays – November 23

23 Monday Nov 2015

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Messy Anne meets the monstrosity

Welcome to Messy Anne Mondays… where we’ll be sharing some fun quotes and Messy-isms from our favorite little girl, Messy Anne 🙂

Messy doesn’t mean to be messy… she just can’t help it!

Messy Anne is a dynamic little girl with a big imagination, and although she may make mistakes along the way, she will never make the same mistake twice. The Messy Anne series is about empowering little girls to be themselves and not be afraid to tackle and unravel problems that may come their way.

messy anne let's go play

Click here to read about Messy Anne’s adventures as she tackles the Monstrosity that lives in her bedroom closet!

Messy Anne Meets the Monstrosity

Author Talk: Reflections from #SweetTales Author, Laurie Hyman

23 Monday Nov 2015

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On the overall message of “Sweet Tales: The Adventures of Britt the Kit,” the first in a series of books that focus on real life experiences and explore universal themes…

We need to be gentle, caring, and intuitive, have fun, learn and teach one another by example.  I’ve learned that if you want to get a point across the best way to do that is by telling a story and letting the listener learn what you want them to hear by telling the story rather than dictating ‘what to do.’  I actually think that was in the book “Women that Run with the Wolves” by Clarisa Estes Pincola.  Speaking of which, I should mention a few of the books that inspired me when writing ‘Sweet Tales’ –  “Black Beauty” by Anna Sewell, “Watership Down” by Richard Adams and “Tailchaser’s Song” by Tad Williams.  I believe each of those was written to teach humans about animals and how to treat them better since most had been mistreated and misunderstood in the past.  The issue still exists today.

Click here to receive your copy and dive into some Sweet Tales!

Sweet Tales By: Laurie Hyman

#SweetTales #Caturday

21 Saturday Nov 2015

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Winter represents joy for many, but for those without shelter or support it is a difficult and dangerous season.  With that in mind we’d like to dedicate this week’s #Caturday message to the ASPCA and the work they do for the neediest animals.  Show your support and share the spirit of the holidays by clicking on the following image and donating what you can:

ASPCA

 

A sincere thank you for your support from “Sweet Tales: The Adventures of Miss Jade and Britt the Kit”

Another Fat Fairy Tales Friday – November 20th

20 Friday Nov 2015

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Fat Fairy Tales Friday… where we’ll be sharing some fun quotes from our Favorite Fairy Tale Re-telling, Mirror, Mirror…

that mean spirited prediction made by

Mirror Mirror, Book One of The Fat Fairy Tales… a new take on Snow White — complete with an attempted Mob Hit, a traveling Burlesque Show… and an oh-so-cute Rock Star! 

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Mirror Mirror by Katherine Noll

Whatever Works, But Perhaps Don’t Take Advice From Your Cat By Katherine Noll

19 Thursday Nov 2015

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In honor of National Novel Writers Month, Author Katherine Noll gives insight into how she pushed through when facing a writing deadlines… 

It’s November and National Novel Writing Month. I’ve never participated in it, yet I’ve earned my living as a writer for over 14 years. I have had to push out work in ridiculously short amount of times when I thought it was absolutely impossible. Yet I never missed a deadline!

I’ve written over 50 books and numerous articles, and I wish I had some magical answer as to how to stay on track when faced with a tough deadline. Mostly I make it happen with a mixture of silly and practical things. The practical preparations include writing a detailed outline and coming up with a writing schedule. I figure out how many chapters (or words, depending on the project) I will be able to comfortably get done in any given day. Then I figure out the number of chapters or words I realistically need to get done in a day. I allow myself to cry for a little bit. Then I do it.

Here are the other things I do when I’m facing a deadline:

Laundry. I get up and walk a lot when I’m writing. It helps me think. Doing laundry gives me movement with purpose, plus I get a household chore done, which is one of the biggest benefits from working from home. The days I’m writing at my best, my clothes are always clean, folded and put away. So if you ever run into me and my Muppets t-shirt is stained and rumpled, pretend you don’t see me and walk off in a different direction. You’ll be glad you did.

Talk to my pets. It must be an unwritten law that you’re not allowed to be a writer unless you own a cat. I have two plus a dog. The problem is not talking to your pets, but having them answer. That’s when you should start to worry. Or should you? If you’re a writer, of course they are going to answer! The cats always suggest my characters take a nap. If my characters encounter a sunny bench, they say nap. A laundry basket filled with fresh, clean clothes, still warm from the dryer? Nap. The keyboard of a writer’s computer? Nap. The dog, on the other hand, suggests all my characters eat. A lot. “Why can’t they go to an all-you-can-eat buffet?” she asks. “What do you think I would be doing right now if I could drive?” This is why my next book is entitled “The Art of Eating and Napping Lots.” It’s absolutely scintillating.

Eat crunchy foods. It really helps me think, and no, carrot sticks don’t work the same as potato chips or pretzels or crackers. I don’t know why. I’m not a scientist, just a writer.

Mindless computer games. It’s the reset button I use to clear my head. When I first start in the morning, I play a few minute of something like Diner Dash or Plants Versus Zombies. Then I’ll play it after lunch, or if I’m stuck at a particular point. It tends to work for me. If you’re the type of person who starts a computer game at 8 am. and then before you know it it’s midnight, and you haven’t done anything else, then this will not be helpful for you.

I hope everyone out there participating in NaNoWriMo is having fun with it! Enjoy your time writing and the ability to express the story that’s inside of you. To be able to unleash it is a gift. Congratulations on taking that step!

Now all we need is a National Novel Reading Month, so we’ll have more than enough readers to enjoy our efforts. I’ve been trying to teach the cats and dog to read, but it’s been a bust. The cats are too busy napping and the dog is out having her first driving lesson. 🙂

National Novel Writer's Month

Have a big, fat, happy day!

Katherine

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