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Real Name: Kristin Shell Member Since: March 27, 2008 Last Signed In: December 08, 2008 Blog Views: 645 Send To A Friend Sign Guestbook Add as a Friend
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The Fairytale Town Printed Story.... Meeting with the children's book writer.... Gaining Security Writing and Illustrating Suprise Guest - Speedy Taco Salad Spontaneous Outing Start Kindergarten early or later? Fishing with Him How to Build a Log Cabin March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 Family Keepsake Storybook I'm offering a nice price for illustrations for those that are writing or have written children's stories. The price for printing a family keepsake storybook w/cd format is $20. Check out my website www.ecrucartwheel.com
"Mommy, Do You Think of Me." Everything is coming along nicely with the illustrations for "Mommy, Do You Think of Me". I have already finished drawing the illustrations. I'm getting ready to add the coloring to 14 illustrations. Once the printing is finished. We will save the illustration layout on a disc for future copies to be printed. *** Story Illustrations If you are still interested in illustrating let me know. I can schedule a time for your illustrations to be done. (Which, a lot of the stories entered into the contest should) *** Charlie, The Lonely Dolphin I'm also wrapping up the illustrations for "Charlie, The Lonely Dolphin" Siri Backer is the writer preparing to publish her story about a lonely dolphin finding friendship with a tour boat guide. *** 
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The Fairytale Town Printed Story....
My family and I made it to the Fairytale town event on Sunday to hear the writer of "Mommy, Do you think of me", Caitlin Ross Manoogian, read her story. I'm not sure if anyone else here got to make it to the event. It was filled with all kinds of venues and tents. Well known writers and illustrators were there for demonstrations. Lots of families there playing around. The SacMoms contest was scheduled for the middle of the afternoon. We waited by the stage to be announced. They called Caitlin up with recognition as the winner of the SacMomsClub story. They gave thanks to me for the illustrations. In which, I got a roar of applause (...from my little peanut gallery..my family...they're shameless. ; / ) I had the pleasure of meeting her family. They were wonderful and very proud of their Mommy. She sat on the Mother Goose stage with her son on her lap to read the story to a nice audience of parents and children alike. I received lots of compliments on what a great story it is and how nice the illustrations turned out for such a short event. Including, come to find out, a senator that was there enjoying the festivities. I don't know from one senator to another. I happen to not be that politically savvy but, he came over to our group. My sister is dating an events planner and he swooped on in to talk to him. It was great. I'll have to ask later which senator it was. I have to say...the book turn out very nicely. It's a soft-cover book, saddle stitched with an acknowledgment page giving thanks to all who made the book possible. The illustrations are drawn and colored just in her and her son's likeness. Which, gave it a nice touch to a personalized story that she shares with lots of parents. Caitlin received such a wonderful response for her story. She is considering publishing options for the future of her book. Making this book has been so wonderful. I am really excited to extend a significant discount to all those that might still be thinking about illustrating their children's story and making it into a keepsake story of your own. It's approximately $20.00 for a printed copy. I plan on giving a special price for the illustrations to all of those that entered this contest. Best Wishes to everyone...
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posted by
creatress
on Sep 30, 2008 at 07:42 PM
posted by
MamaSeaShell
on Sep 30, 2008 at 07:54 PM
I am hoping to schedule 4-8 weeks of time for each story. I hope it is a generous offer. It'll be real fun to do it!! I was hoping you would be able to be there. :( Thats alright. I have an offer for you tooo.... Although, with your art skills, as well...it sounds like you could illustrate your own story and I print it! :)
posted by
teacheroftwos
on Sep 30, 2008 at 10:28 PM
I was at the event Saturday. I did not know when the winner was scheduled. Oh well, I am looking forard to moving forward with my book and who knows maybe some of the mommies here will have published books! posted by
kellimwheeler
on Oct 1, 2008 at 02:31 PM
That book was my favorite entry. I'm so glad to hear the event went nicely. How impressive to do illustrations on such a short time table! It looks like it came out nice all around. Congratulations to all! posted by
MamaSeaShell
on Oct 2, 2008 at 11:46 AM
teacheroftwos - That's the spirit. The people around me are very happy with the idea. My friends are coming up with great family keepsake story ideas. Thank you Kelli, I wasn't sure at first if I could do it so quickly and be able to put out a quality piece. You know, faster isn't always better. Although, it did push me to exercise all my skills. I am grateful for it.
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That's a very generous offer! I'm sure it takes you oodles of time to do.
I couldn't make it, but was thinking of all of you. I'm glad to hear it was a roaring success!