Hi friends! I am excited to do National Novel Writing Month again this year. Last year I signed up, but didn't participate as I had entered a mentoring program and was working on art over writing. This year I'll be reworking the next four novels in "The Tales of Christian Tompta." I need a title… Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2019
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At last, the finale!
Hi folks! The 4th book in "The Tales of Christian Tompta" series is out! Christian finally treks the last leg of his journey, with Papa. It's easier as a young gnome to let Papa keep making all the decisions, but what can a gnomeling do when circumstances dictate he must take control? Join Christian on more… Continue reading At last, the finale!
CT Book Cover Reveal!
Coming to Amazon October 25, 2018!
Upcoming Event!
Hello! Saturday, September 29th, I'll be sponsoring a conical-making craft project at Bill Yeck park in Centerville from 1-3pm. I won't have books, this is just for fun at the Gnome & Fairy Festival. Here are my first attempts: I've also designed some stickers for the hats. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram,… Continue reading Upcoming Event!
Tomorrow at Murphy’s Used Books!
Tomorrow's the big day! I'll be reading "Meet Christian Tompta" at 11am, and bringing coloring pages and bookmarks to design for the kiddos. Nothing better than reading and shopping for books on a rainy weekend, so come on out. Check out Murphy's if you haven't been there yet, and if you haven't seen the interview… Continue reading Tomorrow at Murphy’s Used Books!
Interview with Murphy’s Used Books
Happy Independence Day! I'm excited to show you all the interview I had with Greg Murphy, from Murphy's Used Books - a Dayton local bookstore where I'll be reading "Meet Christian Tompta" on July 21 at 11:00. If you're in the area, come on down! https://www.facebook.com/murphysusedbooks/videos/238507343421427/UzpfSTEwMDAzODMxMTE6MTAyMTM2NjAwNTI2Mjc4NTE/
Kid’s Vacation
Fantasy stories: vacation, mental escape. Kids also need them.
Releasing a Book
Each book is like a baby, created, born, and attended through rewrites, edits, and proofs. Baby grows into childhood; every new version improving, then adding input from outsiders. Childhood turns into adulthood... I putz with the manuscript until it’s time to let it fly, even if I’m not ready.
Dawn Marie Paul 