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Tuesday, 3 January 2012
Latest Idea
Over the Christmas period, I have had lots of thoughts about my book 'Where I Like to Sleep' by different relations.
Some of the relations who have kids think I should show it to a publisher or a concept and see whether they would be interested. They also said that if they went to a library, they would definitely get it out. So I could try seeing if the local library would be interested. Not sure exactly how libraries chose the books they stock, or book shops for that matter, which could be another option.
An uncle of mine suggested I could make a business out of creating personal books for people if they sent photos or pictures and I designed and created it. He reckons there are lots of people who would be willing to spend money on a more personal item.
So, I am going to explore these areas!
- Taking it a publishers
- Showing it to local libraries/book shops
- A business making personal books
Some of the relations who have kids think I should show it to a publisher or a concept and see whether they would be interested. They also said that if they went to a library, they would definitely get it out. So I could try seeing if the local library would be interested. Not sure exactly how libraries chose the books they stock, or book shops for that matter, which could be another option.
An uncle of mine suggested I could make a business out of creating personal books for people if they sent photos or pictures and I designed and created it. He reckons there are lots of people who would be willing to spend money on a more personal item.
So, I am going to explore these areas!
- Taking it a publishers
- Showing it to local libraries/book shops
- A business making personal books
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
For Rosie: My Piano Song draft - Listen on Youtube
I have created a draft one minute version of my song which I have called 'For Rosie' (in remembrance of my cat!). Comments and advice are welcome - but please remember I have never composed a song before, so be constructive!
Here is the song on YouTube:
Here is the song on YouTube:
Monday, 19 December 2011
Christmas Wrapping
Deciding how to wrap your presents may not be such a decision for most people. But I do like to think about how best to wrap the presents that I have chosen and to make them look pretty - with ribbons and the like that I have collected over the year (Yes, so eco of me!)
Unfortunately, I am still waiting for some of my presents to arrive so I am leaving the presents for those people to wrap up later. However, I am very indecisive! For my nephew, I wrapped up one of his presents (a Cars cup) in Toy Story wrapping paper and fashioned it into a rocket (just about recognisable as a rocket anyway!). I have wrapped up some of the adults but not yet added ribbons! Hopefully I will find time to do so (with my sister and two kids visiting from Australia, I don't seem to have much time!)
At work, I was speaking to a customer who said she hated wrapping and would just cover the presents in tissue paper and put them into Christmas bags. This does seem like a hassle-free and quick way of wrapping presents which could easily be decorated further with ribbons!
Unfortunately, I am still waiting for some of my presents to arrive so I am leaving the presents for those people to wrap up later. However, I am very indecisive! For my nephew, I wrapped up one of his presents (a Cars cup) in Toy Story wrapping paper and fashioned it into a rocket (just about recognisable as a rocket anyway!). I have wrapped up some of the adults but not yet added ribbons! Hopefully I will find time to do so (with my sister and two kids visiting from Australia, I don't seem to have much time!)
At work, I was speaking to a customer who said she hated wrapping and would just cover the presents in tissue paper and put them into Christmas bags. This does seem like a hassle-free and quick way of wrapping presents which could easily be decorated further with ribbons!
Sunday, 18 December 2011
A Week Until Christmas!
Happy Christmas everyone!
Remember to make a delicious Christmas pudding!
If you don't know how, check out this brilliant video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih5mTrE3iCk
Remember to make a delicious Christmas pudding!
If you don't know how, check out this brilliant video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih5mTrE3iCk
Friday, 16 December 2011
Etsy - And My Book Available On It!
So, recently I came across Etsy. A wonderful site full of handmade and vintage items. The only thing that put me off, is everything was in dollars (and me being in England..) but for the uniqueness of the gifts, it is definitely worth it! Especially with Christmas fast upon us!
So check out my book listed on Etsy, and take a look at the other wonderful items too!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88672248/where-i-like-to-sleep-childrens-book
So check out my book listed on Etsy, and take a look at the other wonderful items too!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88672248/where-i-like-to-sleep-childrens-book
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Where I Like to Sleep
Where I Like to Sleep is the outcome of my idea to create a book about my cats. From looking at photos, I decided there were so many funny places my cats liked to hide and sleep that the book had to be about where the cats liked to sleep. This became THE line of the book in the way that many other children's books have a recurring line.
So, find out where my curious cats like to sleep. I am selling the book on Blurb.com at £8.45 currently. Take a look at this 15 page preview or better yet buy a copy at:
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