Hello everyone,
The Case of the Missing Sock, book 1 of my series, was reviewed by Genna and Kim Chatel and is currently posted on the following link.
http://www.kimchatel.com/E1A_Library/Entries/2009/8/12_Crypto-Capers__The_Case_of_the_Missing_Sockby_Renee_Hand.html
Kim has got a great website with lots of activities so check it out at www.kimchatel.com
Below is also a recipe that Morris, the computer genius of my Crypto-Caper team, likes to enjoy. Let me know what you think. It is on the following link.
http://www.kimchatel.com/B5A_Kitchen/Entries/2009/8/12_Morris_Caramel_CrunchFrom_Renee_Hand.html
I look forward to hearing from everyone!
Showing posts with label the case of the missing sock. Show all posts
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Upcoming Book Signing Event and Youth Writers Contest
I am going to be at Barnes and Nobles in Ann Arbor Michigan on Saturday August 22nd at 2:00pm to discuss and sign my children's series, The Crypto-Capers Series. Book 1: The Case of the Missing Sock and Book 2: The Case of Red Rock Canyon. I am also going to be doing some fun things for this event. Below is the information.
If you had your choice, would you prefer an antique sock that purportedly belonged to Elvis Presley’s grandmother or a pair of diamond-studded, gold and onyx designer sunglasses? Maxwell Sherlock Holmes, age fourteen, and his sister Mia, age twelve, live in London, England. Their mother and father are ace detectives with Scotland Yard, and the brother and sister seem to have inherited their parents' abilities to solve crimes. Therefore, with their Granny, Nellie Holmes, and Max's fourteen-year-old friend Morris Weedlesom, a computer whiz, they have formed the Crypto-Capers and unravel mysteries by traveling all around the world solving cryptograms that criminals leave behind.
What you have is the makings of a new children’s series known as The Crypto-Capers Series written by award winning author Renee Hand. This new series has captured children’s attention from all over the world. An instant classic, the author weaves an interactive tale that the reader participates in, in order to solve the case. Book one of the series The Case of the Missing Sock is based in Florida and sets the stage for what must be done in the series, laying out specific details for easy understanding. Throughout the series, the reader will need to solve cryptograms and puzzles, as well as to participate in various activities along with the detectives. Each book in the series becomes harder and more challenging for the reader, making the series more interesting. Book two of the series The Case of Red Rock Canyon leads the team to Las Vegas, Nevada, where they are thrown into the dramatic world of theater to solve their next mystery. This series will not only grab the attention of the advanced reader, but of the reluctant reader as well because the reader is participating into the story instead of just reading it.
Author Renee Hand will be at Barnes and Nobles in Ann Arbor at 2:00pm on Saturday August 22nd to discuss and sign her new series as well as to sponsor a mystery hunt in the store where participants can win prizes. Author is also hosting a Young Authors Writing contest where writers will have a chance to win various prizes as well as receive various opportunities for their efforts. Stories can be turned in to the author at the book signing. Information about the writing contest is below.
Award-winning author, Renee Hand , will be sponsoring a Youth Writers Contest. This is a chance for writers of various ages to really show their creativity and writing abilities to the world. Being a great writer is to be able to adapt to any situation. Each contestant must write two stories. The first story will be writer’s choice. It can be any topic and setting of writer’s choosing. The second story will be an assigned topic of author’s choice. For a list of topics contestants must look at author’s website at www.reneeahand.com and click on Youth Writers Contest. The winner will be chosen based off of the ability to create two wonderful and imaginative stories.
Rules and Requirements:
Writing cannot consist of extreme violence or anything vulgar or will be immediately disqualified. There will be two age groups: 8-12 and 13-18. The word length for the 8-12 age groups will be between 500-1,000 words. For the 13-18 age groups word length will be between 1,000-1,500 words. Story must be double spaced and typed. Writers name should not be anywhere on the entry. Cover page should have title on it only. Next page should begin story. A separate page should consist of writer’s name, age, e-mail, phone number, address and word count. Contest will start on August 1st and end on August 31st. A panel of writing and reading professionals will pick winning entries. Entries must be sent through the mail and sent to:
Youth Writer’s Contest
P.O. Box 144
Byron, MI 48418
Prizes:
There will be first place winners and honorable mentions. Winners and honorable mentions will receive various prizes and opportunities from the sponsor and co-sponsors. Thank you to everyone for participating and good luck!
Come and join the Crypto-Capers on their adventure of self discovery and courage. Help them by solving the cryptograms and participating in the various activities. They are not for the faint of heart, but for the bravest and most confident of souls. Can you do it? The Crypto-Capers are counting on you. Good luck!
If you had your choice, would you prefer an antique sock that purportedly belonged to Elvis Presley’s grandmother or a pair of diamond-studded, gold and onyx designer sunglasses? Maxwell Sherlock Holmes, age fourteen, and his sister Mia, age twelve, live in London, England. Their mother and father are ace detectives with Scotland Yard, and the brother and sister seem to have inherited their parents' abilities to solve crimes. Therefore, with their Granny, Nellie Holmes, and Max's fourteen-year-old friend Morris Weedlesom, a computer whiz, they have formed the Crypto-Capers and unravel mysteries by traveling all around the world solving cryptograms that criminals leave behind.
What you have is the makings of a new children’s series known as The Crypto-Capers Series written by award winning author Renee Hand. This new series has captured children’s attention from all over the world. An instant classic, the author weaves an interactive tale that the reader participates in, in order to solve the case. Book one of the series The Case of the Missing Sock is based in Florida and sets the stage for what must be done in the series, laying out specific details for easy understanding. Throughout the series, the reader will need to solve cryptograms and puzzles, as well as to participate in various activities along with the detectives. Each book in the series becomes harder and more challenging for the reader, making the series more interesting. Book two of the series The Case of Red Rock Canyon leads the team to Las Vegas, Nevada, where they are thrown into the dramatic world of theater to solve their next mystery. This series will not only grab the attention of the advanced reader, but of the reluctant reader as well because the reader is participating into the story instead of just reading it.
Author Renee Hand will be at Barnes and Nobles in Ann Arbor at 2:00pm on Saturday August 22nd to discuss and sign her new series as well as to sponsor a mystery hunt in the store where participants can win prizes. Author is also hosting a Young Authors Writing contest where writers will have a chance to win various prizes as well as receive various opportunities for their efforts. Stories can be turned in to the author at the book signing. Information about the writing contest is below.
Award-winning author, Renee Hand , will be sponsoring a Youth Writers Contest. This is a chance for writers of various ages to really show their creativity and writing abilities to the world. Being a great writer is to be able to adapt to any situation. Each contestant must write two stories. The first story will be writer’s choice. It can be any topic and setting of writer’s choosing. The second story will be an assigned topic of author’s choice. For a list of topics contestants must look at author’s website at www.reneeahand.com and click on Youth Writers Contest. The winner will be chosen based off of the ability to create two wonderful and imaginative stories.
Rules and Requirements:
Writing cannot consist of extreme violence or anything vulgar or will be immediately disqualified. There will be two age groups: 8-12 and 13-18. The word length for the 8-12 age groups will be between 500-1,000 words. For the 13-18 age groups word length will be between 1,000-1,500 words. Story must be double spaced and typed. Writers name should not be anywhere on the entry. Cover page should have title on it only. Next page should begin story. A separate page should consist of writer’s name, age, e-mail, phone number, address and word count. Contest will start on August 1st and end on August 31st. A panel of writing and reading professionals will pick winning entries. Entries must be sent through the mail and sent to:
Youth Writer’s Contest
P.O. Box 144
Byron, MI 48418
Prizes:
There will be first place winners and honorable mentions. Winners and honorable mentions will receive various prizes and opportunities from the sponsor and co-sponsors. Thank you to everyone for participating and good luck!
Come and join the Crypto-Capers on their adventure of self discovery and courage. Help them by solving the cryptograms and participating in the various activities. They are not for the faint of heart, but for the bravest and most confident of souls. Can you do it? The Crypto-Capers are counting on you. Good luck!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Linden Summer Happenings
Over the weekend I was at the Linden Summer Happenings selling The Case of the Missing Sock as well as The Case of Red Rock Canyon and my romance novels. It was two glorious days of meeting people and talking to budding writers. I met a few who love to write, and anything I can do to encourage a child to write, I will do. Some of these great children will be sending me some of their work and I will be posting it on my website. Check them out on my Writers Showcase Page at http://www.reneeahand.com/. Currently, me and my boy's are reading The Trumpet of the Swan. We are enjoying it so far. I will be writing a review as soon as we are finished.
Friday, June 26, 2009
June 26th Book Tour Stop
Hello! Today is the last day of my book tour. It has definetly been an interesting tour. I hope everyone has been able to stop and say hello or has learned more about the series. I am going to be on two sites today. The first is http://myheartbelongs2books.blogspot.com/ They will be reviewing Book 1-The Case of the Missing Sock. The other stop today http://www.thewriterslife.blogspot.com/ should be an interview about me and my book. Feel free to stop by and check them out. Thank you to all who have stopped by and posted comments or who have just taken the time to look at the sites and my books. It is greatly appreciated. Coming up next week to my blog will be interviews of children's books as well as learning games. Please check it out and comment. If anyone has a children's book and wishes for me to review it, please email me at thecryptocapersseries@gmail.com or if you happen to have a learning game that has helped your child grasp a concept, let me know and I will review it and check it out. Thanks!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
June 25th Book Tour Stop
Today I will be making a stop at two places. The first will be at http://booktoursandmore.blogspot.com/ at this stop I talk about Virtual Book Tour Promotions and how wonderful of a job they did. If anyone has the money to do it and wants to get more exposure for themselves and their books, then try this. I highly reccomend it. The other stop today is http://thefriendlybooknook.com/ I believe they will be reviewing my book 1-The Case of the Missing Sock. Hope everyone stops by and says hello. Thanks!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
June 24th Book Tour Stop
Hello everyone! Today I am going to be visiting two blog stops for my virtual book tour. The first is the following blog.
http://martasmeanderings.blogspot.com/2009/06/review-of-crypto-capers-in-case-of.html
Marta has reviewed The Case of the Missing sock-Book 1 and The Case of Red Rock Canyon-book 2. What a great review! Please check them out and leave a comment. I have also left more cryptograms for those of you who are keeping track.
Next stop is at the following blog http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/06/23/book-review-the-crypto-capers-the-case-of-the-missing-sock-by-renee-hand-middle-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-16791
Dawn has also reviewed my blog. She also gave the book a great review. Check it out and say hello! I hope you are enjoying my book tour.
http://martasmeanderings.blogspot.com/2009/06/review-of-crypto-capers-in-case-of.html
Marta has reviewed The Case of the Missing sock-Book 1 and The Case of Red Rock Canyon-book 2. What a great review! Please check them out and leave a comment. I have also left more cryptograms for those of you who are keeping track.
Next stop is at the following blog http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/06/23/book-review-the-crypto-capers-the-case-of-the-missing-sock-by-renee-hand-middle-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-16791
Dawn has also reviewed my blog. She also gave the book a great review. Check it out and say hello! I hope you are enjoying my book tour.
Monday, June 22, 2009
June 22nd blog book tour stop
Hello everyone
Today I am going to be stopping at the following blog: http://www.thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/ I will be talking about book 1 of my new children's detective series, The Crypto-Capers in the Case of the Missing Sock. This is a great interview because I talk of why I wrote the series. I hope everyone will enjoy! Remember to check out my website for all of the things I will be doing. http://www.reneeahand.com/
Today I am going to be stopping at the following blog: http://www.thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/ I will be talking about book 1 of my new children's detective series, The Crypto-Capers in the Case of the Missing Sock. This is a great interview because I talk of why I wrote the series. I hope everyone will enjoy! Remember to check out my website for all of the things I will be doing. http://www.reneeahand.com/
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
June 16th New book tour stop
I am going to be at the following book tour stops today for Divine Caroline. She is interviewing me about my new childrens series. We are discussing book 1 and book 2 of the series. The Case of the Missing Sock and The case of Red Rock Canyon.
http://www.divinecaroline.com/49804/75956-new-interactive-reading-series-kids
http://www.divinecaroline.com/49804/75958-new-interactive-reading-series-kids
Please check them out. It is a two part interview asing me great questions about getting reluctant readers to read as well as enjoying more of what they are reading. Hope this helps everyone.
http://www.divinecaroline.com/49804/75956-new-interactive-reading-series-kids
http://www.divinecaroline.com/49804/75958-new-interactive-reading-series-kids
Please check them out. It is a two part interview asing me great questions about getting reluctant readers to read as well as enjoying more of what they are reading. Hope this helps everyone.
Monday, June 15, 2009
June 15th post for today's book tour stop
Hello everyone! Today I am going to be visiting the following blog for my book tour for the crypto-capers series. Book 1 in The Case of the Missing Sock. The American Chronicle has done an interview on me and my books. It is a great article and I am really excited about it. Hopefully you will enjoy it too. Remember to post your comments. You may not be able to there, because of that you can post them here on my blog. Here is the cryptogram for the day.
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/104784
SK BKGKC FBTKCHZWBT W ZXUBA HM SKOO, WBT EWQK UZ MFC MSB, WH SXKB SK XWGK TUHJMGKCKT UZ DMW MFCHKOGKH.
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/104784
SK BKGKC FBTKCHZWBT W ZXUBA HM SKOO, WBT EWQK UZ MFC MSB, WH SXKB SK XWGK TUHJMGKCKT UZ DMW MFCHKOGKH.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Tour blog stop for June 8th & June 9th
Today and tomorrow I am going to be on the following blogspot:
http://theplotline.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/the-crypto-capers-in-the-case-of-the-missing-sock-by-renee-hand/
This is an interesting blog because for the 8th there is a summary about me then the 9th there is an interview, which I think that all of my readers are going to love and enjoy. I interviewed Granny Holmes and we all know how wonderful and eccentric she is. Please check it out and see how the interview went. Please comment. I look forward to reading what everyone has to say. Cryptogram #8 is posted on the website. If for some reason it doesn't post I will post it here.
Thank you to everyone for all of your wonderful comments thus far at all of my stops. I greatly appreciate it. Also keep in mind that book 2 is out as well, The Case of Red Rock Canyon. The adventure continues.
http://theplotline.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/the-crypto-capers-in-the-case-of-the-missing-sock-by-renee-hand/
This is an interesting blog because for the 8th there is a summary about me then the 9th there is an interview, which I think that all of my readers are going to love and enjoy. I interviewed Granny Holmes and we all know how wonderful and eccentric she is. Please check it out and see how the interview went. Please comment. I look forward to reading what everyone has to say. Cryptogram #8 is posted on the website. If for some reason it doesn't post I will post it here.
Thank you to everyone for all of your wonderful comments thus far at all of my stops. I greatly appreciate it. Also keep in mind that book 2 is out as well, The Case of Red Rock Canyon. The adventure continues.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
New Tour Stop for June 3rd
Today I am going to be visiting http://donna-mcdine.blogspot.com/
The interview talks about book 1 of my series, The Crypto-Capers in the Case of the Missing Sock. Hope everyone enjoys it. The interview was fun to do and I hope it is insightful. If anyone has any questions about writing please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. Cryptogram 4 is on Donna's comment page.
The interview talks about book 1 of my series, The Crypto-Capers in the Case of the Missing Sock. Hope everyone enjoys it. The interview was fun to do and I hope it is insightful. If anyone has any questions about writing please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. Cryptogram 4 is on Donna's comment page.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
New review and new tour stop
My stop today will be at the following link. The Book Rack wrote a review about book 1 and book 2 of my series. I am so excited about it. Please check it out. Cryptogram 3 was left at this site if you are keeping track. Thanks!
June 2: http://thebookrack.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/the-crypto-capers-in-the-case-of-the-missing-sock/#comment-212
June 2: http://thebookrack.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/the-crypto-capers-in-the-case-of-the-missing-sock/#comment-212
Sunday, May 31, 2009
My Virtual Book Tour
I am going on a book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotions. Please check out http://virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/ for more details and where I will be going.
My first stop will be June 1 at http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com/
I will be talking about my books and about my writing career so far as well as offering a lot of information and fun stuff. Hope to hear from you.
The first person to visit each one of my tour spots and leaves a message on that site, then contacts me at cdrahand@yahoo.com at the end of the month, will receive a free signed poster of the series for their child. If you are able to solve the cryptograms that I leave behind on each site, and send me the answers to each of them at the end of the month, you will receive a free book of choice. Possible selections are book 1 or book 2 in the series or one of my romance novels, Seduction of the Lonely Heart.
If you buy a book through Barnes and Nobles or Amazon and would like a poster for your child, e-mail me and give me the confirmation number and I will send you a free signed poster to your child.
Look forward to hearing from you on my tour and thank you so much for your support.
My first stop will be June 1 at http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com/
I will be talking about my books and about my writing career so far as well as offering a lot of information and fun stuff. Hope to hear from you.
The first person to visit each one of my tour spots and leaves a message on that site, then contacts me at cdrahand@yahoo.com at the end of the month, will receive a free signed poster of the series for their child. If you are able to solve the cryptograms that I leave behind on each site, and send me the answers to each of them at the end of the month, you will receive a free book of choice. Possible selections are book 1 or book 2 in the series or one of my romance novels, Seduction of the Lonely Heart.
If you buy a book through Barnes and Nobles or Amazon and would like a poster for your child, e-mail me and give me the confirmation number and I will send you a free signed poster to your child.
Look forward to hearing from you on my tour and thank you so much for your support.
The Crypto-Capers Series
Welcome to my new book blog. I am an author of romance novels and a new children's series.
The Crypto-Capers Series is designed to involve the reader into the story. The reader must help the detectives solve the case by solving various puzzles and cryptograms. Book one gives the reader a basic understanding of how to solve the puzzles and cryptograms. Once you know how, you will be well on your way. Clues will be given to the reader, but with each case less clues are given to make it more challenging, and more interesting. Which means that you will have to use your noodle, and pay very close attention to what is going on in the story.
So come and join the Crypto-Capers on their first official case. The Crypto-Capers in: The Case of the Missing Sock.
The Team:
In this story siblings Max and Mia Holmes, along with their good friend Morris, and their flamboyant Granny Holmes, are known asThe Crypto-Capers. They are a group of detectives who unravel crimes by solving cryptograms that criminals leave behind. Mia is an expert puzzle solver. Max is great at deduction and reasoning. Morris is a computer genius, while Granny...well Granny is the muscle of the group. Don't let her size or age fool you....she is quite handy.
The Stolen Items: An antique sock and Prada sunglasses.
The Assignment:
The Case of The Missing Sock leads the Crypto-Capers to Florida where they are hired by a man named Mr. Delacomb. The mystery leads the team to different locations. Clues flourish throughout the mystery. Suspects by the handful seem to be popping up at every turn, but who commited the crime? Help the detectives solve the case by solving the cryptograms and puzzles. Good Luck!
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The Crypto-Capers Series is designed to involve the reader into the story. The reader must help the detectives solve the case by solving various puzzles and cryptograms. Book one gives the reader a basic understanding of how to solve the puzzles and cryptograms. Once you know how, you will be well on your way. Clues will be given to the reader, but with each case less clues are given to make it more challenging, and more interesting. Which means that you will have to use your noodle, and pay very close attention to what is going on in the story.
So come and join the Crypto-Capers on their first official case. The Crypto-Capers in: The Case of the Missing Sock.
The Team:
In this story siblings Max and Mia Holmes, along with their good friend Morris, and their flamboyant Granny Holmes, are known asThe Crypto-Capers. They are a group of detectives who unravel crimes by solving cryptograms that criminals leave behind. Mia is an expert puzzle solver. Max is great at deduction and reasoning. Morris is a computer genius, while Granny...well Granny is the muscle of the group. Don't let her size or age fool you....she is quite handy.
The Stolen Items: An antique sock and Prada sunglasses.
The Assignment:
The Case of The Missing Sock leads the Crypto-Capers to Florida where they are hired by a man named Mr. Delacomb. The mystery leads the team to different locations. Clues flourish throughout the mystery. Suspects by the handful seem to be popping up at every turn, but who commited the crime? Help the detectives solve the case by solving the cryptograms and puzzles. Good Luck!
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