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a brown and white pit-bull wearing bunny ears wishing all a hoppy weekend.

Have a hopping good time this weekend, whatever you celebrate.

A rose bush in the foreground with the tall, arch of a bridge above it.

2026 will be a year of slowing down and trying to build an author community in my hometown.

Wish I could go, but I have a piano recital the next day and need to stay home and practice.

A brown and white Pitbull dog with holiday lights and red antlers.

Hoping your holidays are merry and bright!

Happy Picture Book Month! 🎉

Hello, thank you. I've been writing concept picture books for over 8 years, Eddie's Adventures and my other chapter book are my first foray into "real" writing. I have a lot to learn, though. The cover was done by Cyndi Harvell, she did a good job.

Foothills Book Fest | Jasper AL Foothills Book Fest, Jasper. 835 likes · 573 talking about this · 10 were here. Formerly the Sumiton Book Fest. We're now Foothills Book Fest. Same People, just a different name and location! October....

Foothills Book Festival in Jasper, Alabama this weekend. There are so many great books to explore at the festival—but if you’ve got little readers, come see me! I’ve got shelves full of fun books and a spinner packed with prizes.

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Day 8, IG Challenge by Javacia Harris Bowser: Mini-Tutorial – Quick writing tip in a carousel post.

You can write about anything. Use events in your life for subject matter and motivation. For me, it was a puppy.

#SeeJaneWrite #authors #writers #dogs

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Day 7 of the IG challenge. I learned how to make a reel. It's a simple one, but hey, it's a start. www.instagram.com/reel/DPgWwUd...

#SeeJaneWrite #authors #writers #dogs

Image of a red leaf on yellow Chrysanthemums was taken at a winery in Smithfield, Virginia.

Day 6, IG Challenge by Javacia Harris Bowser: Seasonal Bucket List – Share your fall bucket list.

I don’t get out with my camera as much anymore, but hope to capture a little bit of fall color before it all disappears.
#SeeJaneWrite #authors #fallcolors #photography

From The Ashes By moonlight, and the glow of the campfire ahead, the boys crept through the woods. They stopped before the clearing.Joe’s voice shook. “Brian, are you sure you want to do this? What if they come afte...

I just submitted my entry into the Fall Writing Frenzy.

Check it out on my blog. sonjamcgiboney.wixsite.com/sonjamcgibon...

photo credit: Pexels via James L

#FallWritingFrenzy @KaitlynLeann17 @LydiaLukidis and @ebonylynnmudd

An elf with long ears and a purple coat and boots, rides an orange cat.

Eddie Elf leaves the North Pole, and his loneliness, to seek adventure. Though it doesn't turn out as he hoped, he learns that magic, and friendship, happens when you help others.

Preorder now for only $10.00

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#Christmasbook #adventure #elfadventure

Lovely!

Preorder price is only $10.00. It will go up to $14.99 after it's published.

Cover Reveal The Adventures of Eddie Elf YouTube video by Sonja McGiboney

It's almost here and I'm ready to share the cover made by Cyndi Harvell Lee! youtu.be/EhVkVZ4pucI
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Thank you, Esther. I did submit it to Kirkus, so now I wait.

I can understand the worry.

That's terrific

I'm about to published my 1st Chapter book in a series, and I'm just formulating a plot for the 2nd book. I have maybe a 50 word outline. I wish I would have started this sooner so I could start hype for the 2nd book when excitement over 1st dies down.(Which would probably aid in 1st book sales.)

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THE ADVENTURES OF EDDIE ELF is a magical, fun journey about courage, friendship, and finding where you belong. Cover reveal coming soon, but here is a peak at the back. Illustration by Cyndi Harvell #kidlit #KidLitSky #ChildrensBooks #HolidayBooks #SelfPublishing #BookSky #ChapterBooks #authors 🖋️📖💰

No, I was wondering what experience Indie authors had with Kirkus. But I took the plunge anyway and submitted the manuscript to them and paid the $$$$. Fingers crossed that it is positive!

Yes, I have done all that. I just debated getting a review because of the cost. Thanks for your offer of help.

Chapter book (kids/ adventure holiday) and I am almost ready to publish. I am considering getting a Kirkus review.

thank you.

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Thank you, Sofia. Those are things I hadn't thought of. I have been writing children's books forever, and just wrote my first adult book under a pen name, I'll have to remember all that for the next one. Great ideas!

Sorry, too general. I know beta readers, prof edits, prof artist, build anticipation. Are there other ideas to do prepub?

Whoo hoo! Congrats!

Hi Sofia, I'm not good at this platform. Which question are you responding to? I put out two, the one about Bookstr and the other about what to do before publishing?

Question? Are there any crucial steps I should take before publishing my book? #writingcommunity #writerslife #writer #author #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingtips 🐴💙📚

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