Why is Persistence Important?

 Have you ever set goals and dreamed of something special? I have. I wanted to become a competitive equestrian? That was my dream and many people said it was unattainable because I was born with cerebral palsy. I was taught that I could do anything, but certain things would take longer. There were days when I fell off multiple times because my legs were tired. Sometimes it was discouraging. But we persisted and I reached my goal many times. It's proof you should never abandon your dreams. You could be so close to achieving them.

Even my Dad didn't want to teach me to jump, but when I reminded him that he taught a blind student to jump, he knew there was no defense. The caveat was I had to agree not to complain if I fell off multiple times. My story has a happy ending because my Dad traveled across the country looking for exactly the right horse for me. He always listened to his intuition when he bought horses and he had a strong feeling about the horse he chose for me.  My story has a beautiful ending. My horse's name was Fleet Nancy, but Peach was her nickname because of her round, powerful hindquarters, where she got her power.  The best thing was she loved jumping. She'd hop up and down when she finished the course, to celebrate that she had fun and she knew she did a great job. Peach was a once in a lifetime horse who loved winning. I'm so blessed to have had her. Not only was she a champion when I rode her, but she won many awards with my two sisters. 
I hope you always pursue your dreams. That can lead to a beautiful ending.

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Are you a children's author who needs help with your project?

 Hello everyone,
 For those  of you who don't know me, I'm a multi-award winning children's author of 8 books. Each book promotes powerful life lessons such as perseverance, friendship, kindness, sharing, and helping others. My books include the series of Charlene the Star stories,  Charlie the Horse, Charlene the Star series, and Wilbur the Tractor books, as well as My Life at Sweetbrier. You can learn more about them here: www.childrensbooks@lifelessons.com/ Deanie's books have been described as similar to #BeverlyCleary #children #books #friendship #kindness #Wilbur the Tractor #childrensbooks #BookMarketingGlobalNetwork #DeanieHumphrysDunne

Interview with Barbara Ireland Mojica

 

 How long have you been writing stories and what inspired

you to write the Little Miss History series?

As a history major, I authored academic papers for research, but I

did not start authoring stories until 2010. At that time, I began to

author brief stories focused on historical topics for a local news

magazine. I wanted to stay connected with children as I had been

involved with teaching and administration for more than forty

years. So, I decided to write history books for children. My

husband, who is an artist designed the cartoon character, Little

Miss HISTORY based on a younger version of myself.

 How long have you been an author and who encouraged

you to start?

I have been writing the Little Miss HISTORY Travels to….

nonfiction series since 2012. There are now sixteen titles as well

as a trilogy book based on the New York City titles and a Little

Miss HISTORY Coloring Book.

 What are the titles of your books?

In chronological order:

Little Miss HISTORY Travels to…MOUNT RUSHMORE

The STATUE of LIBERTY

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK

FORD’S THEATER

SEQUOIA NATIONALPARK

SPACE Musieum-INTREPID SEA AND AIR

#childrensbooks #illustrated #BarbraIrelandMojica  #interview

Are you dreaming of publishing a book?

 Hi Everyone, 
For those of you who don't know me, I'm a multi-award-winning children's author of 8 books. I've decided to offer a coaching service for those of you who would like advice on how to approach publishing your book. Here are things I recommend you check before you publish your work:

1. Be sure you've had your book edited by an experienced editor. If you'd like a an excellent editor, I'd recommend Beth Kallman Werner. She is not only a successful author, but also the former director of Kiirkus Reviews.

2. Are you sure your book is appropriate for your target audience. For example, if you're writing a book for children, is the language suited for them? 

3. Does your book include illustrations? If you need an illustrator, I have an excellent one to recommend.

4. Is it a picture book and is it a good length for toddlers or beginning readers?

5. Have you read many children's books and studied how they're written? What did you like about them? What didn't appeal to you"

These are all things I feel you should consider. I'm happy to answer any questions.

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Beth@AuthorConnections.com/

What is the Secret to Success?

 

Do you know a child who loves horses and animals? These books  feature horses, sheep, even a cute hen named Hattie who loves wearing hats and planning parties! Not only that, but these books also encourage young readers to be kind, work hard, and set goals. When I speak to children, they often ask when I started writing and why I decided to become a children's author. The reason is because I want them to remember that it's important to have goals and dreams. That way, you have something to work toward. Write your goals down to make them visible to you. And never give up on them. If I did that, I'd have never become an equestrian champion. That was my childhood dream. Sure, lots of children are successful competitive riders. But my circumstances were different. Are you wondering why? Because I was born with cerebral palsy, which affects my legs. In fact, my parents were told I'd never walk. But they were undeterred. My Dad said he'd teach me to ride and I'd be fine. His positive attitude showed me that anything is possible if you persevere. I'd have never reached my goal without his guidance .

Did you know my Dad didn't want to teach me to jump? Are you wondering why? It's because he knew I'd fall off a lot. At first, Daddy didn't want to teach me. He reminded me I'd fall off a lot. But I told him I'd get up, because I always have. We had a deal and my part was not to complain about falling off, even though sometimes I fell two or three times a day! But perseverance is the key to success. If you're struggling to reach your goal, remember this; no one quits on a good day. But when the bad days come, tell yourself  if you give up, you'll fail to reach your objective.
 You can check them out on #BookMarketingGlobalNetwork And you'll find some enlightening essays on my website; www.ChildrensBooksWithLifelessons.com/ #BookMarketingGlobalNetwork.com/ #ChildrensbookswithLifelessons.com/ #horses #animals #reading #books #children #equestrian #gifts #ValentinesDay #equestrian #horsebackriding

National Holidays tomorrow

National Holidays Today: Black Cat Day, Bandana Day, Breaadsticks Day and Navy Day

 

Good morning everyone. Wishing you a fabulous Friday and a lovely weekend. Did you know it's National Breadstick Day? And Breadsticks are from Italy ?  The legentd goes that a young member of the aristocracy suffered from an intestnal disorder  His  mom made breadsticks for the little boy and he recovered nicely. 

There is also a mention that Napoleon loved breadsticks.  If you feel the same, be sure to enjoy them today. They can be enjoyed by themselves, or dipped.

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