I am so pleased to let you know that my new children's book, Olive and the Great Flood, has been released by Guardian Angel Publishing. It is a rhyming picture book about the sweet dove that is sent out from Noah's ark to discover when there is dry land after the flood. She also has an important mission, to keep the animals calm during the storm and long ride.
My Virtual Book Tour will begin on Monday, the 16th, and the tour schedule is listed below. I hope you will visit as many of the blogs as you can. Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion on February 28, randomly drawn from among those commenting. The more different blogs you comment on, the more entries to the drawings you will receive! The prizes are shown below the blog schedule. You might want to bookmark this post to return and check the schedule. Feel free to share on facebook, twitter, etc., and leave a comment here to let me know and receive extra entries for the prizes!
Here is a sneak peak at a couple of the terrific illustrations by Kathleen Bullock. You can see more of her work by visiting her website.
God kept Olive and her mate and all of those inside
safe, protected, high and dry while floating on this ride.
Olive trilled soft peaceful songs to help them sleep at night.
When the ark tossed back and forth, her coos relieved their fright.
Blog Tour Schedule
Monday, 2-16 Janet Sumner Johnson, Musings of a Children's Writer -
interview
interview
Tuesday, 2-17 Cheryl Malandrinos, Children's and Teen's Book Connection - review
Julie Arduini, The Surrendered Scribe -
review
Julie Arduini, The Surrendered Scribe -
review
Wednesday, 2-18 Rosemary Marotta, Rosemary's Reading Circle -
review
review
Thursday, 2-19 Susan Meyers, Susan's Thoughts and Ramblings -
review
review
Friday, 2-20 Inspirational Poetry of Joy and Peace -
Olive and Friends video
Olive and Friends video
Saturday, 2-21 Janet Ann Collins, Onwords -
review
review
Monday, 2-23 Mayra Calvani, Mayra's Secret Bookcase -
review
review
Tuesday, 2-24 Robyn Campbell, Poet, Picture Book and Middle Grade Author - interview
Thursday, 2-26 Donna McDine, Write What Inspires You -
review
review
Friday, 2-27 Penelope Anne Cole, Penny's Reviews and Chat -
review
Donna McDine, Write What Inspires You -
review
Donna McDine, Write What Inspires You -
Illustrator's Story, Guest Post by Kathleen Bullard
Saturday, 2-28 Blog Conclusion and prize winners announced, here
Saturday, 2-28 Blog Conclusion and prize winners announced, here
Prizes
Autographed copy of my first children's book
26 comments:
Wonderful artwork! The Noah story is one of my favorites from Genesis. Always worth a good retelling (a shame that the most recent movie botched it so).
Best wishes for the success of your book and the tour!
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
Can't wait to have you at my blog on Monday! Looks like a great schedule. And the wind chimes are beautiful. Perfect for your story!
i agree that the artwork is wonderful, Arlee! This is one of my favorite Bible stories too, and it was fun telling it from the dove's point of view. Thank you for stopping by and your good wishes.
Janet, I'm looking forward to Monday on your blog and excited about the tour!
The artwork is beautiful! Congratulations on the release and your upcoming tour for your book. Wishing you the best of luck!
~Jess
Thank you for your good wishes, Jess!
What exciting news. Good luck!
My son is named Noah. When he was little, I used to like to read Noah's Ark books to him.
Thanks, Theresa! That certainly is an appropriate story for your son.
Congratulations Connie! The book sounds wonderful. Wishing you all the best! :) Will hop over to Janet's place.
congratulations to you! looks and sounds like a wonderful book!
thank you for coming by today. blessings and success wished to you!
The book looks darling! I love the idea, so sweet Connie, congrats!
I love the name 'Olive' - so clever! Congrats on the publication, Connie!
Thank you, Karen. Hope you enjoy the interview at Janet's blog!
TexWisGirl,mi appreciate you coming by and your good wishes!
Thanks so much, Lisa!
Susan, when I decided on the idea for the book, I knew the dove had to be Olive.
Congratulations on your book release! I hope it does very well. Sounds like a great read.
Thank you for your visit and good wishes, Lisa!
Congrats on your new book. It looks awesome....
Good Luck with your tour... Hope the weather is GOOD for you. We've just had a terrible ICE storm here.. Yuk.
Hugs,
Betsy
Thank you, Betsy. We have some snow, but that isn't as bad as ice! Stay safe!
Congratulations on your new picture book, Connie. It looks sweet.
Thank you, Joanne! Olive is a sweet dove. Glad you dropped by!
Congratulations! I'm delighted to be part of your tour! Your book is wonderful. I was pleased to read and review it!
Thank you, Donna! I'm delighted you are part of my tour too. So glad you like the book!
Hi Connie - congratulations on your publication .. I agree with everyone else the idea sounds delightful for a book, while Kathleen has beautifully brought your story to life with her illustrations ... Good Luck ... I'm sure many parents will love it for their children ... cheers Hilary
Thank you, Hilary! Kathleen really did a terrific job on the illustrations. Hoping it will be enjoyed by many!
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