So you've decided to write a book...that was easy??!!**##

Part 1

          This is something you have always thought about doing but the time was just never right for whatever reason.  Now you have the time and the drive to make this dream happen.  So you sit down at your computer and start typing.  Your ideas and energy flow onto the pages with ease.  It's like this story has been busting to get out of you.  So you type and type.  You review what you have, make changes, and carry on.  You're excited that you are finally doing this.  Before you know it the day has flown by.  Your head so full of thoughts you can hardly sleep that night.  At 5 am you wake up and grab a cup of tea, put the dogs outside to pee, and then get right back to your computer and eagerly start working on your book once again.  You think to yourself, "why didn't I do this before?  I love what I am doing and I'm my own boss."  You are off to a great start!

In time for the Christmas Bazaar

It is being hosted by the Library and will take place on November 16th from 1 - 3 pm at the TSS Gym in Fort Simpson, NWT.  Be sure to stop by my table and purchase a personally signed copy of my book, "Why is there a raisin in my meatloaf?".  They are great for kids for a Christmas gift or for a stocking stuffer. 

Tori-Book T-shirts are also now available with my Mascot "Patches the Giraffe".  When you stop by or if you visit my webpage at www.Tori-Books.com  you will have a chance to enter the draw for a free copy of my book.  Contest closes December 1st, 2013.  Good luck everyone! 

P.S.  Books are available to be ordered at anytime online from www.FriesenPress.com/bookstore

     Kids are never too young to enjoy a good book. Well, at least they are never to young to start a collection of good books in this case. 
Thank you for sending in the photo Melissa and Baby Aedin. 

"Let your imagination soar!  Reading can take you on an adventure where ever you want to go."  Tori-Books

The Self-Publishing Stigma

Lets talk about it.  For all you new self-published Authors do you find this stigma is hard to get past?

How about being able to join Literacy groups?  Some tell us we can only sign up as an Associate member or Friend.  The only way to be a full member is to be a published Author through a traditional publishing company. 

Good news though from The Writer's Union of Canada.  In a unanimous vote, TWUC members approved a resolution to admit professional, self-published authors to the Union.  This is a big step in the future of self-published writers.

"The resolution allows for self-published books as professional credit toward membership, as long as three important criteria are met. Self-published books presented by authors applying to join the Union must contain an International Standard Book Number (ISBN), must demonstrate commercial intent, and must be peer reviewed before being forwarded to the membership committee of the Union for approval based on existing criteria."  (Press Release from Writer's Union of Canada website:  http://www.writersunion.ca/news/writers-union-canada-votes-admit-self-published-authors

What are your thoughts?  Share your successes and difficulties. 

Tori-Books recommends:

www.readingeggs.com  


Reading Eggs helps your child learn to read with phonics.
 
A site definitely worth checking out.  It is a fun way for children to learn how to read and advance their reading skills.  It also is a good way to spend some one-on-one time with your child.  Reading is learning.  Make it fun!

Learning to read can be easy and fun!

Reading Eggs makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities.
And it really works!
Children love the games, songs, golden eggs and other rewards which, along with feeling proud of their reading, really motivate children to keep exploring and learning.
Your kids can start reading now – there is a ‘free trial’ offered to get you started!  Check out the website for Reading Eggs.

Make reading a part of your family time. 

Have kids?  Check out my website for great children's books.  While you are there find out how to enter my Contest and win a FREE copy of my latest book. 

www.tori-books.com

Enriching Children's Lives Through Reading And Imagination.

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• Current Publications / Contest
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• About The Author & Illustrator
• Purchasing & Contact Info
• My Charity

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          Welcome to Tori's Books

Hi Boys and Girls,

My name is "Patches" and I am a giraffe.  I can be found in one of Tori's books.  Tori and I wanted to welcome you to our website.  We hope that you and your
parents will enjoy reading along while experiencing the wonderful world of imagination.   Don't forget while you are here you can enter to Win a copy of Tori's latest book.  Entry information is on the "Current Publications" tab.  Good Luck everybody, I sure hope you win!

If you click on the tabs you can browse Tori's current publications as well as have a sneak peak at her books that will be coming out soon.  You can read about Tori and about her illustrator.  You should also take a look at Tori's Charities tab.  It's a very important cause and worth checking out.  From each of the first 500 books sold $1.00 goes towards this charity called "Arctic Paws".

Check it out - My book is out

The wait is over!  The long awaited publication of my first children's book "Why Is There A Raisin In My Meatloaf?" is now out for sale.  You can find out more information by going to my website:  www.Tori-Books.com 

On my website you can check out Patches the Giraffe, my Mascot, and the other tabs available for your viewing. 

Hi I'm Patches...

You will be able to sneak-a-peek at my next book that will be out in the New Year.  You have the opportunity to enter my contest for a FREE copy of  my current published book as well as learn more about myself and my illustrator.  I have posted information on where you can purchase a copy of my book online.  It is available to be ordered at over 25,000 booksellers worldwide.  It is also available in eBook format at selected sites.  My website also includes information on how you can write to me directly.  Lastly, I have a chosen Charity that I am proud to help fund raise for, "Arctic Paws".  For the first 500 books sold, $1.00 from each book sale will go to this worth while charity to assist them in their goal to purchase a much needed Mobile Vet Clinic.  On my webpage you can read more about what this Non-Profit Society is all about. 

I am excited to tell you all that my book has already found many happy homes to go to in Canada, United States, Germany, Japan, Belize, and Barbados. 

Christmas is not all that far away and books for children are a great gift that they do not tire of.  It also enriches family time as you sit and read with your child, grandchild, niece or nephew.  It is a great gift basket item;  something a mom-to-be might appreciate, or simply a nice treat to add this heartwarming story to your child's book collection. 

About the book:

It all started when Daddy got Lily a special surprise.  Everyone loves surprises, right?  So when Lily makes her father a surprise birthday supper it turns out to be more of surprise then what she had expected. 

Plump, juicy, sweet raisins are usually in cookies, muffins and tarts but in meatloaf?

How are Daddy's and Lily's surprises connected?  You will have to read my book to find out.  I think you will be—surprised.

Sample of an illustration from my book. (please remember illustrations are copyrighted)
 

   

Don't forget - you can enter to win a FREE copy of my book by looking for this sign on my Website and entering the draw.  Contest ends December 1st, 2013.  Good luck everyone! 

Go to:  www.Tori-Books.com  for details on how to enter.

 

Thanks for reading my Blog and I do hope you will check out my website.

 

Bye for now,  Tori.