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Happy Canada Day!! Wishing you all a safe and wonderful time!

 



ewords4kids

It is a great pleasure to say that I am now added on www.ewords4kids.com as a children's author. If you have written and/or illustrated a children's book and want it featured on this website, it is free to do so. You may also follow them on Twitter @ewords4kids . Take a look.

Here is the link to my book: http://www.ewords4kids.com/bug-crazy/

The Catty Series

I started something...indeed I did. What began as quick art on my Wacom Bamboo Tablet, is now morphing into a list of cute characters. Cats to be precise. So far the ones that I am showing you are complete. Remember, these are simple drawings, but ones that I believe may make themselves out to be more. Possibly a children's book by yours truly...we shall see. Enjoy them:


BEHOLD!

Mr. Cocoa Shazam

 

 

Mr. Puddles Squigglesworth

 

 

 AND

 

Miss Peachie Peachkins

To Everywhere...

Worthwhile Success

Achieve it!

Iron River School and Bug Crazy

I want to thank all the staff involved in having me come to Iron River School and read my book, Bug Crazy to the kids on Wednesday! It was a really great time. The kids asked some very good questions, made some funny, and wonderful comments. I truly enjoy what I do. If it was not for libraries, schools, publishers, and book stores...I would not be able to do this. From the bottom of my heart, I respect and appreciate all the support I get. Cannot wait to do this again and again!

 Face Makeup I did for Iron River School

 

My promotional material I brought with me

Poem for kids 3: Mud is up to My Nose

I jump into a puddle

Mud is up to my nose

I push my feet in deeper while wiggling my toes

Mom says not to get so dirty

But it's already to late

I have goop and grime all over me

And it's feeling great!

 

 

Dare to be YOU

"We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.”
-May Sarton-

Dreaming When You Wake

Don't stop dreaming when you wake
Open your eyes to the surreal story around you
Take a deep breath and walk through the rainbow of forest
Jump into the inky blue ocean of your soul
Swim and bask in the sun of your imagination
Allow it to take flight and carry you to the depths of your subconscious

Don't stop dreaming when you wake
Expect the journey to start in the warmth of your home
Let it take root and spread it's feathery wings out to the corners of the world
The words will spill out of you onto the page
Giving life to the lifeless tree so that it may never be in vain.

Written by: Mandy Hunter

This Children's Book is a Good Read

I was at the local library and stumbled upon this gem. It was a really cute story. I recommend it.

Turn it Off!

Lately I feel my hands must be glued to my cell. Twitter, Facebook, blog, Google+, etc.  Social media can be beneficial, but it can be addicting too.  There has to be a line drawn somewhere.  For me, it has been something that has taken me away from the very thing this poster shows: reading (and writing).  I am currently working on an adult novel.  Yup, you heard me right.  Do not fear! I have not forgotten my children's book writing. In fact, I have many stories finished on that front, just awaiting illustration.  I wanted to try something new though, and a great idea flew inside my head (that is a pun, but only I get it...hahahaha. It has to do with the novel I am trying to write).  My sister and I have been tossing ideas around concerning the novel, and it has great potential.  The only thing is...I have the case of the procrastination bug.  It infects me, and then I gravitate more towards the mindless stuff, hence...social media.
You gain inspiration off of other great works.  Also, do not spend so much time reading up on how to write better. That can be a distraction too.  Read enough to get you going, then write, write, write.  After you write, then cut, cut, cut.  Editing is so important in making sure your work is polished, and does not repeat itself or utilize useless jargon.  There!  I wrote this! I am accountable.  I now must put my owns words into practice.  Fair thee well! Let me just reach for my fly swatter...and SPLAT! There, no more procrastination bug. Sigh...I wish it was that simple.

Adventure is a Read Away!

Adventure afoot under my feet and over my head
Will I feel the dragon's breath on my skin
Will I hear the distant cries of warriors fighting for their kin

Adventure afoot swirling above and below my bed
I leap into the ocean and feel the water envelope me like a blanket
I taste the salty air on my tongue and I savor it

Adventure afoot singing me a familiar song
A love story tragedy in a vile of posion
An apple so red but a queen you can't put your trust in

Adventure is but a read away
It can make you cry, dance, and sway

If you have never been to a place before
Pick up a book and it will give you the tour!

written by: Mandy Hunter

How to Make Bread Pudding

 

Original recipe makes 1 - 8 inch square pan

 

Makes servings USMetricAdjust Recipe (Help)

6 slicesday-old bread

2 tablespoonsbutter, melted

1/2 cupraisins (optional)

4eggs, beaten

2 cupsmilk

3/4 cupwhite sugar

1 teaspoonground cinnamon

1 teaspoonvanilla extract

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. If desired, sprinkle with raisins.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.