Hello Everyone,
In preparation of my new releases coming out in March, I am doing various giveaways. The first one will be with my Crypto-Capers Series. There are currently 4 books in the series and they are interactive. In order for the reader to solve the case they must solve cryptograms and puzzles. This series is great for children in 4th grade and up into middle school. More info and a breakdown of each book is available through my website at http://www.reneeahand.com/
The giveaway will go until February 31st. Then a name will be chosen by Random.org
Rules:
To join in on the give-away you will need to be a member of this blog as well as a member of my website.
You must post on my blog letting me know that you have entered and are following with your working email address. This determines eligibility (one comment, one e-mail per person).
Its that simple. The giveaway is for people in the U.S. and Canada. Winner will be posted on my blog.
Good luck everyone and thank you for your participation!
Renee
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Interview and Book Give-Away for Author Robert Calixto
Joining us today is Robert L. Calixto, author of The Cloud Seekers, A Pirate Ship in the Clouds, a picture book for children. We’re going to talk to Robert about his new book and learn more about him as an author.
Welcome, Robert. It’s great to have you with us. Please tell my readers a bit about yourself.
Robert: I was born in Manila, Philippines. My family migrated to Los Angeles in the late seventies, when I was ten years old. So you can say I’m bi-cultural. I’ve always been a very creative person, and have had a passion for all forms of arts ever since I can remember; music, photography, film, writing original stories, etc. I also have a passion for pop culture, business and the world at large.
How did your writing career begin?
Robert: I began writing seriously about three years ago. Prior to that, I owned and operated a real estate company for over seventeen years. Between the years 2001 and 2006, as a way to give back to the community, I taught real estate and loans to would-be agents in my area, for free! I put together my own “manual” as a guideline for the classes, complete with motivational articles and my own personal take on the business world. The response was great, and a few students suggested I re-write it as a self-help book. The author in me came out from this promising experience. About three years ago, I started writing various stories and began my research on publishing my stories.
What age group is this book for?
Robert: It is written for the first and third grade levels, but really for children of all ages!
What inspired you to write it?
Robert: When I was a child growing up in the tropical islands of Manila, I used to go to the roof of my grandmother’s house and “stare at the clouds” for hours, sometimes all by myself. I used to love the rainy seasons because after it rained, the clouds would move very quickly and I could find more things in the sky. I wrote about the experience in an essay called “A Cloud Seeker’s Story”. A friend read it and convinced me to include it in the first book. I’m very glad I did. It’s also in the website.
In what forms is your book available? Is it available in e-book, hard cover or traditional paperback, or all?
Robert: For now, it’s available only on perfect-bound paperback. That could change depending on the demand.
Tell us about any other books that you have written and or are working on.
Robert: The Cloud Seekers “A Pirate Ship in the Clouds” is my very first published literary work. I am currently working on publishing the next two follow-ups to the series: Book 2 is called “Meet The Cloud Seekers” and Book 3 is called “Whales in the Sky”. In Book 2 and 3, the kids actually “ride” on Cloud Nine, and their cloud-flying adventures begin!
I’ve also written three other children’s books that hasn’t seen the light of day yet. I am currently in the process of finding the right illustrator for two of them. The third one, called The Racers, looks like it will also be illustrated by Russel Wayne. He illustrated the Cloud Seekers.
For homeschool parents, such as myself, we are always looking for the best curriculums, workbooks, supplements and subjects to best teach our children. What will children learn from The Cloud Seekers?
Robert: There are two major lessons that children will get out of the Cloud Seekers series. One is diversity and acceptance. The characters come from various cultural backgrounds, and they are all very friendly with each other. Another is the idea of being outdoors, using your imagination when you look for things in the clouds. There is absolutely no age limit to using our imagination. I still love to look for things in the clouds!
Do you have a website and/or blog where readers can find out more?
Robert: Yes. We’re at http://thecloudseekers.com
For more of my other writing projects, please go to: http://robertlcalixto.weebly.com
Where can readers purchase your books and how much do they cost?
Robert: You can purchase the book from Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, halopublishing.com, and thecloudseekers.com. If you get it through The Cloud Seekers website, I will personally sign the book! The cost is $12.95
What's next for you? Is there anything else that you are involved in?
Robert: I am in the process of shopping The Cloud Seekers series for a production company, to produce The Cloud Seekers Animated Television series, if you can believe that. I am also working on other movie and book projects.
Is there anything else that you would like to add or share about you or your books?
Robert: Yes, my favorite genre is definitely chidren’s books, but I’ve also written quite a few original stories for adults, soon to be in a bookstore or movie theatre near you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to our readers today. Good luck in all of your future endeavors. Please check out The Cloud Seekers, A Pirate Ship in the Clouds.
Robert: Thank you and God Bless!
This book is also being offered as a book give-away. Here are the rules. Anyone who wishes to participate will need to:
1) Become a member on both of my sites. http://www.reneeahand.com/ and http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com/
2) Become a member on Robert Calixto's site as well at http://thecloudseekers.com/
Please blog me and let me know that you are a member on all three sites. A drawing will be done randomly Monday April 19th.
Good luck to all who enters. This book was given to me by the author for review.
Welcome, Robert. It’s great to have you with us. Please tell my readers a bit about yourself.
Robert: I was born in Manila, Philippines. My family migrated to Los Angeles in the late seventies, when I was ten years old. So you can say I’m bi-cultural. I’ve always been a very creative person, and have had a passion for all forms of arts ever since I can remember; music, photography, film, writing original stories, etc. I also have a passion for pop culture, business and the world at large.
How did your writing career begin?
Robert: I began writing seriously about three years ago. Prior to that, I owned and operated a real estate company for over seventeen years. Between the years 2001 and 2006, as a way to give back to the community, I taught real estate and loans to would-be agents in my area, for free! I put together my own “manual” as a guideline for the classes, complete with motivational articles and my own personal take on the business world. The response was great, and a few students suggested I re-write it as a self-help book. The author in me came out from this promising experience. About three years ago, I started writing various stories and began my research on publishing my stories.
What age group is this book for?
Robert: It is written for the first and third grade levels, but really for children of all ages!
What inspired you to write it?
Robert: When I was a child growing up in the tropical islands of Manila, I used to go to the roof of my grandmother’s house and “stare at the clouds” for hours, sometimes all by myself. I used to love the rainy seasons because after it rained, the clouds would move very quickly and I could find more things in the sky. I wrote about the experience in an essay called “A Cloud Seeker’s Story”. A friend read it and convinced me to include it in the first book. I’m very glad I did. It’s also in the website.
In what forms is your book available? Is it available in e-book, hard cover or traditional paperback, or all?
Robert: For now, it’s available only on perfect-bound paperback. That could change depending on the demand.
Tell us about any other books that you have written and or are working on.
Robert: The Cloud Seekers “A Pirate Ship in the Clouds” is my very first published literary work. I am currently working on publishing the next two follow-ups to the series: Book 2 is called “Meet The Cloud Seekers” and Book 3 is called “Whales in the Sky”. In Book 2 and 3, the kids actually “ride” on Cloud Nine, and their cloud-flying adventures begin!
I’ve also written three other children’s books that hasn’t seen the light of day yet. I am currently in the process of finding the right illustrator for two of them. The third one, called The Racers, looks like it will also be illustrated by Russel Wayne. He illustrated the Cloud Seekers.
For homeschool parents, such as myself, we are always looking for the best curriculums, workbooks, supplements and subjects to best teach our children. What will children learn from The Cloud Seekers?
Robert: There are two major lessons that children will get out of the Cloud Seekers series. One is diversity and acceptance. The characters come from various cultural backgrounds, and they are all very friendly with each other. Another is the idea of being outdoors, using your imagination when you look for things in the clouds. There is absolutely no age limit to using our imagination. I still love to look for things in the clouds!
Do you have a website and/or blog where readers can find out more?
Robert: Yes. We’re at http://thecloudseekers.com
For more of my other writing projects, please go to: http://robertlcalixto.weebly.com
Where can readers purchase your books and how much do they cost?
Robert: You can purchase the book from Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, halopublishing.com, and thecloudseekers.com. If you get it through The Cloud Seekers website, I will personally sign the book! The cost is $12.95
What's next for you? Is there anything else that you are involved in?
Robert: I am in the process of shopping The Cloud Seekers series for a production company, to produce The Cloud Seekers Animated Television series, if you can believe that. I am also working on other movie and book projects.
Is there anything else that you would like to add or share about you or your books?
Robert: Yes, my favorite genre is definitely chidren’s books, but I’ve also written quite a few original stories for adults, soon to be in a bookstore or movie theatre near you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to our readers today. Good luck in all of your future endeavors. Please check out The Cloud Seekers, A Pirate Ship in the Clouds.
Robert: Thank you and God Bless!
This book is also being offered as a book give-away. Here are the rules. Anyone who wishes to participate will need to:
1) Become a member on both of my sites. http://www.reneeahand.com/ and http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com/
2) Become a member on Robert Calixto's site as well at http://thecloudseekers.com/
Please blog me and let me know that you are a member on all three sites. A drawing will be done randomly Monday April 19th.
Good luck to all who enters. This book was given to me by the author for review.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
New Product Review
My children and I love to play games. Card games and board games, especially educational learning games, we love them all. The game I am reviewing is a card game. What is so great about this game, is that children of all ages can play it. My youngest is 4 and he has fun coming up with great ideas on how to tell the story. Granted, his version is not exactly the same as everyone else's, but I think it is part of the fun, at least he tries to follow along.
The Storybook Game™
The Storybook Game™ is a never-ending story told differently every time. Children create a unique story, one card at a time, memorizing the cards as they are played. Lunch box tin contains 54 illustrated cards and instructions. The game is by Fundex Games and is for children the ages of 4 and up. It is also for 2 or more players. The cost of it is around $6.95, depending on where you go. The game can be found in Target as well as in various other places, including educational stores.
This game travels easily. We take it with us in the car when we go on vacation.We have also taken it with us into resteraunts to entertain everyone as we were waiting for our meal. The cards are contained in a cute little tin which can be reused. Because I love to write, this game is great in trying to come up with a storyline quickly using pictures of things that we might not ordinarily use. For example, how would you write a story concerning a cat, a comb and a piano? My point exactly, and yet in a pinch a story is created that makes everyone laugh and shake their heads. The games last around 10-15 minutes.
I have used this game in many ways to challenge my children's thinking. I have let them choose several cards from the deck to write about, coming up with various storylines and scenarios. Their imaginations are just amazing and this game is a great way to kick start creativity.
GAME GIVEAWAY!!!
If anyone wants to participate in the giveaway to receive this game, you will need to join my blog and when ready, send your child's story to me at thecryptocapersseries@gmail.com.
Below are 9 cards of random pictures from the game. You must create a story from those pictures. The best one will be posted here on my blog and at several different locations, giving the writer tons of exposure for their creativity. Participants must be children, no adults please. The giveaway will last until August 1st. Then a winner will be chosen and posted. If anyone has any other games that they would like to share, please do! I am always looking for new games to enjoy.
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