WEDU (PBS) Tampa Bay, One Pelican at a Time and Me

I had quite an interesting day on Friday.  WEDU Tampa the PBS station came to Clearwater Beach to do an interview of me about One Pelican at a Time.  I was questioned about what it's like to write books and, I can still surprisingly say, be a best selling author.

The producer, cameraman, my husband and I walked the few minutes to the beach and began.  We recreated the sand heart containing the single word, Bella, in the center. 

We put it near the surf, as the tide was ready to take it away the day I saw one similar in the sand and was inspired to begin the Bella and Britt Series. 

After the beach filming, I was interviewed at our condo about the life of an author.  What is my work day like?  Do I do much marketing?  How often do I speak with my editor?  How has being an author changed my life?

This feature was provided by a grant administered by Louisiana Public Television.  It will be available to public television stations and will begin to be aired in the Tampa Bay area next week and continuing through the month of June.

Thank you WEDU-Tampa, the Public Broadcasting Stations, Bella, Britt and Mr. Pelican.

The Adventures of My Family of Eight Blog--Pelican Giveaway!

Today, we are going multi-generational.  This terrific blog, The Adventures of My Family of Eight, showcases how families of different generations can and do live together in one house.  And can be happy doing it!  How great is that!

What, you may ask, does that have to do with One Pelican at a Time?  Well, we are getting you ready for what you'll see in this fabulous blog.  One thing is for sure.  You'll see an interview of Pelican.  Let's see if it's favorable. 

A copy of One Pelican at a Time will be given away today.  All you need to do is make a comment on the blog above!!

We have been very fortunate so far with each interview's being wonderful.  Mr. Pelican thinks our luck will hold out, thanks mainly to his wit, charm and savoir faire. 

He could be right, of course, although Britt and Bella doubt it. 

I'm the author.  I don't say a word!

Interview on J. Aday Kennedy: A Writing Playground

We are visiting a playground today.  A writing playground, that is.  J. Aday Kennedy has an informative and thoughtful blog called, J.Aday Kennedy:  A Writing Playground.

                                                                                    

Look, girls.  Let me take the lead today at this interview.  I'll read it and let you know if it's a good one.  That okay with you?

Uh, sure, Mr. Pelican.  You think you can handle the reading part? 

Bella, what a question!  You know I'm an excellent reader.  That hurts my feelings.

Sorry, Mr. P.  I just thought...

Wait a minute.  Are you telling me this interview is in English?

Well, yes.

Oh, that may be a problem.  You know I only read Pelican.

 

One Pelican at a Time is Pelican is Reviewed on On Words Blog

Another interview today, Britt.  We're at a good blog, On Words.  This is a blog that loves and features kids!  (Pelicans, too, of course.)

I know.  Saw it in the paper. 

We'd better tell Mr. Pelican.  He pretends he can read, but he actually can't.

Yeah, but don't say anything, Bella.  It hurts his feelings.

Let's go tell him, so he can get prepared.  You know Mr. Pelican.  Never lets a good review go to waste!

Interview Today at Literalily Speaking Blog

Please visit the great blog, Literalily Speaking, today!  We will discuss how my picture book, One Pelican at a Time, was published, from idea to finished product.  This really is, as the blog calls it, "The Story Behind the Book."

We will discuss such things as:  What does Bella have to do with a sand heart?  What was very personal to me in writing this book?  How was Pelican an unintended consequence of a global disaster?

Britt, Bella, Mr. Pelican and I hope to see you at this terrific blog!

The Hot Author Interview

Good Morning to you all!  Yes, Mr. Pelican, this is my interview for a change.  Just mine. 

We are talking about my writing schedule, what I do to stay in top form and how life is different as a published author.  I don't know what my life was like without the three of you, but today I am going to try to remember!

The Hot Author Report is a fine blog and one I think my readers will enjoy.  Oh, that's right, girls.  I mean our readers.

Okay, okay, I get it.  You're important to the book as well.  I'll fix things:

Happy Now? 



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An Interview with As the Pages Turn Blog

We have another interview today at As the Pages Turn.  Britt, Bella, Pelican and I are very happy to be part of this blog today.  We hope you can join us, too!

"Yeah, girls.  I heard there's a lot about us in this interview!  And our esteemed author?  Not so much.  I can't wait to read it!"

"I didn't know you could read, Mr. Pelican."

"Well, Bella, I can't really, but promise not to tell anyone.  I wouldn't want my fans to be disappointed.  Besides, you and Britt can read it to me."

"Yes, of course, we can, Mr. Pelican."

"Aw, Britt.  You're just too nice.  I think we should keep him guessing a little longer."

"Okay, Bella.  I just don't want any pelican drama."

"I promise, girls, or you can have all my fish.  Ur ah eh, one of my fish..."

Thoughts in Progress Guest Post

 

Do you ever wonder about narcissism?  Have to say I really never did.  That is until I began blogging.  Oh, yes. 

 Blogging, I have found, can have a deleterious effect on one's self image.  Has it happened to me?   Well, read my guest post at Thoughts in Progress Blog.

And all of you out there who blog.  Does this strike a chord or what?

Mr. Pelican?  No, surely you're not narcissistic!