Lester Lion Calls 911 Donna M. Cramer’s adventures of Lester Lion continues teaching responsibility and the importance of calling 911 in real emergencies to children of all ages!! Released and published by Kirk House Publishers Lester Lion Calls 911 is a delightful...
Most children know this delightful honey loving bear and his collection of friends and their adventures. The stories actually began as bedtime stories the author, A A Milne, told his son, Christopher Robin. Yes, the main character is named after his son! The...
There are a multitude of myths and legends in every country in the world. As children we grow up with them as bedtime storie,s and through movies based on legends. As these narratives develop over time, with changes due to modern perception and 'politically' correct...
Why do you, primarily, write for children? I enjoy writing for children because I want them to embrace imagination. I want my stories to make them happy, be kind, and spark curiosity. Childhood goes byquickly, and I want to play a role in making it filled with joy. I...
1. What drew you to write children’s stories? I write and produce picture books. I call them that because they are not necessarily for children. My slogan is 'for kids aged between 6 & 99yrs old!" I'm interested in stimulating a...
As secretary of the Writers Foundation of Strathcona County, not only did I help plan, set up and tear down this event, but also attended as an author. It was an early start at 7 am to ensure the volunteers and all the display items were organized and in place prior...
We all know the saying 'you can't judge a book by its cover' - however, it is the cover that initially attracts a reader to pick up our book. Choosing the 'correct' colour for your book cover can be difficult, as it will subconsciously give an impression of the...
1. My inspiration for "Sounds Fishy" just came from jostling ideas around in my head. I tend to come up with some odd, humorous ideas with relative ease, so this concept was pretty tame by most standards. However, when I thought about a space crew flying around, it...
This past weekend, I enjoyed a special four day weekend away in Pincher Creek and visited for the first time, Waterton. Although, the devastating fire of two years ago has left the forest slopes covered in blacken and bone white perished trees, there is an abundance...