My name is Maggie Grinnell and my first children's picture book, The Ketchup Bottle and the Takeover was published October 2010. When word got around about my book, I was asked to participate in the Orange County Children's Book Festival.
Well, I gladly accepted the invitation and then the fear of 'what if's' came to my mind. What if my book doesn't sell?, What if I am late to the event?, What if the event is rained out? Not one 'what if' happened on October 2, 2011, the day of the festival. I arrived two hours early, sun was blaring down and my book did sell. I set up my display: books, posters, candy, fun ketchup facts and a raffle for a free book. I was only there for 3 1/2 hours but it was worth it. I had a great experience and would recommend any children's author to partake in a children's festival just once.
Learn more about me and The Ketchup Bottle and the Takeover at http://www.writer65.com/.
Maggie, it was a pleasure hosting you today. Best wishes for your continued success!
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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm
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