OutCasts Critique Circle

You have to love a good editor. And that's exactly what my fellow author and mentor, Jayne Wallace is in our critique group. With her background of editing, she's a prize edition to the Out Casts, a Tallahassee writing group in the Tallahassee Writing Association. She's the kind of member everyone wants in their writing group. Attentive to both grammar and content details. I can't say enough about how this woman has gone beyond the group expectations to individual provide positive encouragement and thoughtful, constructive criticism of our works in progress.
 

Jolene Fine and Jayne Wallace at Out Cast Critique Circle in Tallahassee, FL.
 

 

Puppet Show: Writing with Kids

Valentines is always a fun time for the family. One of my daughters was actually born on Valentine's Day! The girls and I created paper bag puppets. Then, we got in a circle and decided the storyline and script together. (My future writers!)

 

 

 

The Puppet Show:

 

Dog and Cat ran into each other on the road. Dog had hurt her back and Cat had hurt her paw. Cat told Dog that she thought there was a magical elephant with a blue trunk that could heal them. On the journey to Magical Elephant...they ran into Monkey. He was out of bananas, so he thought he would ask the Elephant where to find some. He joined the search. They went up the mountain (the stairs) and slid down the other side of the mountain (the banister). Soon they found Elephant, who healed them and provided lots of bananas for Monkey.

 

 

 

Red House Books

Red House Books, is carrying Dog Breath. You can purchase it in the store for $9.99. Red House Books is a family-owned and operated book store in Dothan, AL.

Teressa Nyman next to Dog Breath book display.

They have new, used, rare, and collectible books.

Teressa Nyman of Red House Books says the store has been here for about 45 years.  It was started by Margaret Jackson who passed away in 1999. She was already working here at the time and four years later, her  family bought it. She has always loved working with and around books, as well as, working with people.  She  really enjoys  her customers and loves  helping them find books. “It's so rewarding to help a youngster get started reading or help someone find a new author that they fall in love with,” says Teressa Nyman.

Teressa Nyman at her desk. Let her help you find a book!

Check them out online at: http://redhousebookstore.com

Teressa Nyman standing in front of Red House Books.

Or pay them a visit: 2013 South Oates St., Business 231, Dothan, AL 36301

Unique ISBN Number

If you are planning on putting your book in a bookstore or any store, you will need an ISBN number. That's the bar code on the bottom left of the book. But, before you buy one...keep in mind that if you are planning on publishing with Create-a-space then it is free. Save that $150. It's an unnecessary expense.

I love the back of the book, Dog Breath, as much as the front.
 

Time to Market

Books are in. Marketing Kit is put together.

 

Ready to hit up the pet stores and try to get this comedy, Dog Breath, on the shelves. Wish me luck!

Photo Contest Winner

Jake Hutchinson's submission for the photo contest wins!

History teacher and dog owner, Jake Sullivan, says his dog has the worst breath. He will get a free copy of the print book and audio recording of the book.

Jake Hutchinson and dog Napoleon.  "Smells like Beneful," says Jake.

Within the Pages

Take a look inside the book of Dog Breath, by Jolene Fine.

 I love the little doggie prints above the page numbers.

 

Dog Breath Books Arrived

First printing of Dog Breath books arrived Saturday at 7 pm by UPS.

 

I was in my jammies already.
My youngest was excited to be able to unbox them for me.