Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters are off to Spain!

Dee and Deb of children's book Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters are thrilled to share they are off to Spain with kindergarten teacher, Miss Christina! They are so excited to meet Miss Christina's kindergarten class and can't wait to share pictures of their visit. In the meantime, checkout all the other places Dee and Deb have visited...




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Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!



Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older


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, August 25, 2024

Ease your child into Kindergarten with Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters


The 2024-2025 school year is upon us! Wow! 

Do you have a new kindergartener in your life and you'd like to ease them into kindergarten?

Look no further... Dee and Deb are here to help! 

The anxiety of finding one's own place and friends in kindergarten without the comfort of having her fraternal twin sister nearby at first overwhelms Dee until she realizes even without her fraternal twin sister, Dee and her classmates for the most part are in the same boat. 

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Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

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 ~ SOLD OUT

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

Monday, August 5, 2024

Marketing Tips Monday with Donna McDine - Virtual Author Visits


One of the most beneficial ways of connecting with children through your books is connecting with parents and teachers 

Create your announcement of offering 15-20 minute complimentary meet the author virtual sessions and watch your engagements soar. 

Igniting the passion of reading in young children has long been a passion of mine and continues to this day.

For those parents and teachers reading my message, if you are interested in connecting together via Zoom so your child(ren) / students may ask their author questions, leave a message here or contact me via email at donna@donnamcdine.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

For now enjoy reading with your child(ren) / students!


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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

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

Monday, July 29, 2024

Donna McDine's Books Available at Bunbury's Books, Piermont, NY

Bunbury's Books


Happy marvelous Monday! I'm delighted to share that two of my children's books Angel's Forever Home (co-written with Rita and Bobbie Gigante) and Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters are available at the Bunbury's Books located at the Bunbury's Coffee and Tea Shop, 460 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, NY

About Bunbury Books: Debra L. Piros... Debra continues to pursue a lifelong dream of solidifying her thoughts onto paper and into the hands of young at heart readers. Debra is a Yoga & Meditation teacher who presently owns Bunbury's Coffee and Tea Shop in the Lower Hudson Valley. By way of words and images, Debra conveys that peace begins within, an she strives to share her knowledge and intuitive insights to spark others. 

Stop in for a spell and browse the numerous books available and while you are there treat yourself to a scrumptious treat and tea or coffee of your liking. 

Wishing you a delightful time of immersing yourself in your next great read!


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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

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 ~ SOLD OUT

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, July 18, 2024

Inspiration through Reading by Donna McDine


Inspiration through Reading
by Donna McDine

Dear Spirit and Universe, it's been a long time since I've been consistent with my blogging and I'm over the moon to be reinspired to blog/write once again. I have had the privilege to participate in several of Coleen Paratore's writing workshops and along with reading her and mom's (Peg Spain Murtagh) book, Writing it Right, I am truly reinspired to let me writing flow. 

I am soaking up their beautiful and heartfelt writing and I'm already on page 125 in two short days of reading. The quote from Peg Spain Murtagh resonated with me deeply and continues to do so, "It's a simple concept, either you win or lose. You grow the gift or you throw the gift away." This is truly an ah-ha moment for me that I will no longer let my writing to take the back shelf and fill with dust. As I am writing these words I feel an exhilaration and goosebumps down my arms. Now is my time to step forth and not allow my inner naysayer or the negative words of others to stop me in my tracks. 

For as long as I can remember I have never felt worthy or heard. A times I feel I have successfully slayed the negative words of former teachers, guidance counselors, and others because I did not excel academically and other times not so much. Maybe at the time those individuals felt like they were being helpful and they were caught up in their own construed perceptions they didn't comprehend the negativity of those words. For me now, I forgive that as at any given time we do the best we can with the tools we were taught or given at that time. I now forever release that to the universe for transmutation. 

With six published children's books published and 100 plus magazine articles to my credit, I embrace each published book and article with deep gratitude. I have shelved my writing career for way too long and I innately know I have a true flair and gift for the written word and will continue to move forward. I gleefully jump down from the shelf and wipe the dust bunnies off and pick up my favorite Graf von Faber-Castell pen and write with abandon! At 57 years old it is not too late to bring forth my voice through writing and finally allow my self to be heard in all the positive ways the written word can do. 

Thank you to beautiful creation of Write it Right by Coleen Paratore and Peg Spain Murtagh for sharing your sharing your deepest thoughts and lifting me up with each turn of the page. I am filled with deep gratitude, love, and joy! 

As an added noted, when I journal or begin a writing session I make note of the time I begin. For this writing piece I began at 5:54 am and the angel number correlating to 554 is:

"There is a fine line between effort and effortlessness. Your angels are inviting you to trust them and their ability to help you believe." 

Wow, Wow, Wow! How inspiring is that. It directly correlates to my journal entry. 

My wish for those taking the time out to visit and read my blog post, may the words of others inspire you as well. 

I'd enjoy hearing about what inspires you. 

Until next time, be safe and well! 

Namaste,
Donna McDine
Award-winning children's author & Reiki Master Teacher 




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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

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, May 14, 2024

Transformative Journey Leading to Healing: Heal to Lead by Kelly Campbell

Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing
I primarily read and review children's books and I'm stepping outside of the usual to share with you an incredible read... 

Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing 
by Kelly L. Campbell


Transformative Journey Leading to Healing

From the onset I was immersed into the author’s writing style and openness to her own healing journey. As I dived deep into the question prompts a realization like none other flowed forth of what has occurred in my life and how I need and now are moving forward to my own healing. And coupled with the approach of the realization that all who we encounter are on their own personal journey of healing, business and personal conversations have taken a much deeper level. Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing is a must read for not only leaders, but for all humans.

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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

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 - SOLD OUT

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, April 17, 2024

Children's Book Profile:The Incredible Adventures of Timmy, Molly, & Jack and the Space-Travelling Microwave by David Wade


Title: The Incredible Adventures of Timmy, Molly, & Jack and the Space-Travelling Microwave

ASIN: ‎ B0BRLVQ5GH

Publisher: ‎ Independently published (December 26, 2022)

Language: ‎ English

Paperback: ‎ 72 pages

ISBN-13: ‎ 979-8371342119

Reading age: ‎ 7 - 11 years

Synopsis:


The Space-Travelling Microwave is the first exciting adventure in The Incredible Adventures of Timmy, Molly, & Jack series for children aged 7-10. Follow Timmy, Molly, and Jack to the depths of the known universe and beyond. Encountering weird and wonderful aliens and strange new worlds. Will they make it back in time for school? You'll have to find out.

When Timmy’s eccentric next-door neighbour asks him to see his latest and most ground-breaking scientific invention, Timmy fears the worst. It’s not like Jack’s previous inventions have been any good. Most blew up the moment they were switched on.

So when Jack presented an old microwave with a lightbulb sticking out the top, Timmy was sure he had finally gone mad. But to his surprise, this was no ordinary microwave. It was a teleportation machine that transported millions of light-years throughout the universe in a split second.

Join Timmy, along with his school friend Molly, and Jack for a trip across the stars, to strange and wonderful new worlds.


Learn more about David Wade...



Instagram and X (formerly Twitter):

@_davidwade 

Book Reviews 

"I bought this book for my niece's birthday last week and she loved it that much it’s all she’s talking about to her friends."

"Really fab debut book from David Wade. Exciting, funny, full of imagination with an easy to follow story full of enjoyable twists and turns. Perfect for young readers, though plenty for grown-ups to enjoy too. Also, Molly is a scene stealer! (you’ll see) 5 stars."

"A great story, my kids loved it. They cannot wait for the next adventure. Highly recommend."

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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

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 ~ SOLD OUT

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