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One of my favorite moments of being an author is when I get to see my book in person for the first time. I got to experience this when I received my author copies of my upcoming middle grade novel, Near and Deer (out on Oct. 1 from Scholastic). In this story, Sienna's efforts to keep her life under control are undermined when her sheepadoodle, Jules, befriends an adorable abandoned fawn. I also included a fun subplot about how trees interact/communicate with one another. Here's an unveiling video (see my TikTok video) for the books (after a couple of takes, due to an uncooperative actor). And don't forget to enter my giveaway of signed books below.  I'm not that active on TikTok but a video I did recently of blue-footed boobies diving in the Galápagos went semi-viral recently. Upcoming EventsI love connecting with kids and fellow authors. Here are a few events on the horizon: 1. Friday, July 26, Virginia Beach Public Library Teen Lock In, 6-9 p.m. - if you're local to the Virginia Beach area, I'm taking part in a Teen Lock In at the Central branch of the VB Public Library. Not sure what the evening will look like, but I'll be at a table with my books, a deck of cards, and origami paper.  2. Hybrid Workshop: Social Media Management for Authors, Sept. 15, 1-3:30 p.m. EST (cost is free/ pay what you wish) Join me as I talk about building a platform and using social media as part of an author's career: (1) what is an author platform and do you need one anyway? (2) online components of a platform: website, newsletter, blogs, and social media presence; (3) the changing landscape of social media for authors and (4) ten signs of a successful platform.  Near and Deer GiveawayTo celebrate receiving my copies, I'm giving signed copies of Near and Deer to two of my newsletter subscribers. To enter: 1. Reply to this email with a small, useful life tip you've picked up. (In 2013, I blogged about 6 Tips to Make Your Life a Bit Better, including my dad's tip on how to get through a large crowd most efficiently and how to roll a perfect pie crust). 2. Be a newsletter subscriber. (If you came to this post from another source, reply to the welcome email.) Giveaway ends August 2, 2024! Also, consider pre-ordering Near and Deer. Pre-orders help authors, because they tell a publisher there's interest and buzz about an upcoming book. Near and Deer is aimed for the 8-12 year old in your life! 
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