Write What Inspires You! ~ Donna M. McDine: September 2018

Friday, September 28, 2018

Children's Author, Maggie Grinnell to Appear at the Orange County Children's Book Festival - September 30, 2018

Children's Author, Maggie Grinnell to Appear at...

The Orange County Children's Book Festival

September 30, 2018

Ms. Grinnell will be on hand with her children's book

David & Rusty's Pirate Adventure

About David and Rusty's Pirate Adventure: David and his teddy bear rusty discover a hidden door a passage that leads to a pirate ship where a surprise happens to Rusty and meeting a real pirate let the adventures begins.

About Maggie: I have been writing since 1992. I first wrote for my dad then wrote for myself. I write poems, short stories, children stories and articles about writing. I am also a staff member and book reviewer for Poetic Monthly magazine online. I am a member of SCBWI.

Amazon

Visit Maggie

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Connect with Donna McDine on Google+

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Red River Radio Tales from the Pages - Appearance - Donna McDine - September 27 @ 4 pm EST

I'm over the moon to announce my appearance on...

Blog Talk Radio Show... Red River Radio Tales from the Pages

hosted by Barbara Ehrentreu on

Thursday, September 27 at 4-6 pm EST!!!

My interview portion begins at 4:30 pm EST - please join us!

If so inclined, please visit or

call in at 646-595-4478

to speak to the host, guests and ask your questions.

A bit about the show and my fellow authors...

Please tune in on Thursday, September 27, 2018 to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages when Host Barbara Ehrentreu presents...

Author and award winning poet, Daniel Ari
Award winning children's author, Donna McDine
and a very unusual and special guest author, Nataly Restokian

Daniel has written One Way To Ask, which is filled with poems in the form of a querons a poem form the author has created himself as well as illustrations from many different artists for each poem.

Donna is a longtime friend and children's author who has written several award winning children's picture books. Her latest book is called Dee and Deb Off They Go --Kindergarten First Day Jitters. Filled with adorable illustrations and excellent writing the book shows twins Dee and Deb during their first day of kindergarten.

The third author joining the show is someone who came into the host's life through a chance meeting on Linkedin.

Her book, Masks is based on her amazing journey in life with the character bearing a strong resemblance to Ms. Restokian. She will talk about what caused her to write this book. She was once a TV and radio personality in her native country of Lebanon but circumstances caused her to leave this glamorous and lucrative life to follow her heart. She speaks of what life is really like for people in her country.

This is a very full show and should be an amazing one.

If you miss it live you can always click on the link to hear it in the archives.

The chat room will be open for listeners who might have a question for any of the guests. You are urged to share this link, since many people will want to hear this show. Also, as longtime listeners of this show know, anything can and will happen here including a live parrot.

Thank you for your interest!

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Connect with Donna McDine on Google+

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Introducing Book Highlight of the Week - Donna McDine

With my intention to change things up, I'm delighted to share with you the weekly (Wednesday's) debut post of the... Book Highlight of the Week.

Drum roll please...

Going back to one of my first purchases of a writer's help book when I embarked on my writing career in 2007...wow has it been 11 years...phew! Where does the time go?! I'm pleased to present...

Writer's First Aid ~
Getting Organized, Getting Inspired, and Sticking to It

by Kristi Holl

Divided into four sections...

I. Getting Started
II. Work Habits That Work For You

III. Money and Other Practical Matters

IV. Create the Writing Life You love

Writer's First Aid is a go to guide of guidance in every stage of your writing career.

When I first purchased Writer's First Aid I read it in it's entirety with the excitement of unwrapping a gift. I was immediately drawn into the writing world of Kristi Holl through her expert knack of making you feel as if she is speaking to you directly. My book is earmarked and highlighted to the hilt and I refer back to it often when in the need of steadfast and clear advice.

Check out reviews of Writer's First Aid and if you are so inclined treat yourself to this never ending resource.

Kristi Holl's first middle-grade novel was published by Atheneum (1983). To date, Kristi has sold 42 books: 40 middle-grade books (30 fiction and 10 nonfiction) and Writer's First Aid and More Writer's First Aid, adult books to help writers survive the writing life. (Eleven of her books are mysteries; her Haunting of Cabin 13 won the Maryland Children's Book Award).

Learn more about Kristi and her writing world at https://www.kristiholl.com/blog/

What writer's book(s) do you keep at your fingertips and why?

I look forward to our conversation.

Thank you for visiting!

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Connect with Donna McDine on Google+

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Book Highlight of the Week - Kicks off Wednesday, September 26

I am pleased to announce the kick off of...

Book Highlight of the Week

this coming Wednesday, September 26th!

Every Wednesday I will be profiling a writer's help book

that I have found instrumental in my writing career.

Some books you may be familiar with and

some books may be the first time you are learning about them.

It is my intention to create an interactive conversation with visitors!

Thank you!

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Book Spotlight of the Week.... Powder Monkey

🌟 Book spotlight of the week

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Forced into a life at sea by the Royal Navy Press Gangs, 12-year-old Tommy Kitt finds himself in a floating sea of misery. Poor living conditions and beatings occur daily. Despite his small size, Tommy must summon the courage and physical ability to prevail in a situation he cannot escape.

Perfect for: kids aged 8-12

Get it for a history buff you love: http://bit.ly/powdermonkey

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Book spotlight of the week... Hockey Agony by Donna McDine

Book spotlight of the week 📚

In Hockey Agony, Larry is faced with a dilemma when his teammate asks him to cheat when he is given the responsibility to run the clock during the big hockey game. Perfect for kids 8-12, with themes of peer pressure and honesty.

Get it for a tween you love http://bit.ly/hockeyagony

@guardianangelkids
@storymonstersllc
@storymonsters

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Connect with Donna McDine on Google+

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

September 11th - Never Forget

Prayer of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at Ground Zero, New York on Sunday, April 20, 2008

“O God of love, compassion, and healing,
look on us, people of many different faiths and traditions,
who gather today at this site,
the scene of incredible violence and pain.

We ask in your goodness
to give eternal light and peace
to all who died here –
the heroic first-responders;
our fire fighters, police officers,
emergency service workers, and
Port Authority personnel,
along with all the innocent men and women
who were victims of this tragedy
simply because their work or service
brought them here on September 11, 2001.

We ask you, in your compassion
to bring healing to those
who, because of their presence here that day,
suffer from injuries and illness.
Heal, too, the pain of still-grieving families
and all who lost loved ones in this tragedy.
Give them strength to continue their lives with courage and hope.

We are mindful as well
of those who suffered death, injury, and loss
on the same day at the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Our hearts are one with theirs
as our prayer embraces their pain and suffering.

God of peace, bring your peace to our violent world:
peace in the hearts of all men and women
and peace among the nations of the earth.
Turn to your way of love
those whose hearts and minds
are consumed with hatred.

God of understanding,
overwhelmed by the magnitude of this tragedy,
we seek your light and guidance
as we confront such terrible events.
Grant that those whose lives were spared
may live so that the lives lost here
may not have been lost in vain.
Comfort and console us,
strengthen us in hope,
and give us the wisdom and courage
to work tirelessly for a world
where true peace and love reign
among nations and in the hearts of all.

Amen.”

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Connect with Donna McDine on Google+

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Saturday, September 1, 2018

Today's the Day... New #PictureBook Announcement...

We are over the moon to announce the sneak peek of our new collaborated children's picture book....

Angel's Forever Home

When:

Fall 2018

Authors:

Rita Gigante & Bobbie Sterchele

Co-author:

Donna McDine

Illustrator:

Renie De Mase

Publisher:

Mascot Books

Synopsis:

"Angel knows he is lucky to be one of the few dogs rescued from the Chilean Earthquake, but now he finds himself with challenging physical limitations and in need of a new family! Facing his fear of rejection for not being like other dogs, he embarks on a journey that teaches him the importance of patience, courage, and the willingness to open his heart to others, which he eventually discovers is the path to connect him with his 'Forever Home'."

Angel's book is in production and as new updates are received from Mascot Books we will be sharing to our audience.

Thank you!