Adorable Stuffed Animal Replica of Danny the Dragon

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Above is an adorable stuffed animal that a Danny the Dragon fan created to depict the children’s character that we know and love.  We have quite the fan club!

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Resounding Success at the Sesame Street Halloween Concert!

Between the terrific press coverage and the wonderful turnout and the lovely musical performance, the Sesame Street Halloween Concert at Pasadena City College was a resounding success!

View a sample of our press coverage here at one of the many news sites that covered the event.

I’m so thankful to have been able to participate in such a fine event and performance.

More news to come about our upcoming projects for our Danny the Dragon DREAMS CD (audio version of my children’s book), as we are gearing up to launch an exciting promotional campaign.

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Tina and Danny – New Members of SIBA!

It has been an incredibly successful year thus far for Danny the Dragon, across the globe, and we expect even greater success for the remainder of the year!

Therefore it was only fitting that I become a member of the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA), as a way to get acquainted with the booksellers close to home here in the U.S., and establish some great partnerships along the way.

We’re gearing up for a very exciting promotional and marketing campaign. More exciting news to come shortly!

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Another Wonderful Book Review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy!

Jewelry designer Victoria Cunningham, wrote the following book review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy:

“Your book is wonderful. Congratulations! It’s a great story about
listening and trust and family. I like how you incorporate “helping”
with the dishes etc… Only a mom could understand how important that is. I love the colorful illustrations, my daughters would love it.
thanks for the read!”

Victoria Cunningham,
owner Victoria Cunningham Jewelry

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Sesame Street Halloween Concert – Tonight is our Big Debut!

Orchestra pic another one

Today is the big day and we’re absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Sesame Street Halloween Concert!

To have this opportunity to introduce my Danny the Dragon series (the book and the new audiobook Danny the Dragon DREAMs) and provide the audience a special sneak preview of our latest creation: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy on DVD, is such a pleasure.

If you haven’t already, be sure to read the Sesame Street Halloween concert press release for full details.

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“Congratulations” Letter from Carol Downing at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf

I’d like to share a lovely note of congratulations (for my award nomination in the AZ Authors Association Literary Contest and as an award-winning finalist of the National Best Books Awards of 2009) from my dear friend Carol Downing, a teacher at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf, who also provided the sign language interpretation on the Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy DVD (based off of my children’s book of the same name). I  call her “Danny’s Hands.”

This evening we will be showing the DVD on stage at the lovely concert in Pasadena Concert, while the orchestra plays the Danny Theme song !

Carol: I just wanted to tell you that Maria has shared your fantastic news with me about  your nominations to be announced in Arizona and New York!

All I can say is that when true and honest people do true and honest things from their heart – and then are recognized for the beauty it creates…all is well with the world.

From the bottom of my heart…Congratualtions – to all of us here at Blossom you have already won, hands down.

Hugs , Carol D.  aka  “Danny’s hands”

Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf

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Sesame Street Character to Meet Danny the Dragon!

It is such a delight to know that the Count, from the Sesame Street that we all know and love, will be present for the “Sesame Street Halloween” family concert tomorrow night in Pasadena, CA.

Danny the Dragon, the lovable character that many of you fans know and love, will surely enjoy this introduction. And I hope that the 2,000 attendees will as well.

Time to get back to getting prepared for the event!

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Great Press Coverage – Sesame Street Halloween Concert!

As many of you know, the Pasadena City College Orchestra’s biggest concert of the year is just a few days away: Sesame Street Halloween!

We are seeing great press coverage of this well-loved family event.  Click here and scroll halfway down to read a recent article about the concert.

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How Do You Teach Kids to Eat Gluten-Free?

As many of you know, I write for a variety of publications.  I am a featured columnist for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), and much of what I write is beneficial for parents!

Be sure to read my October tip and “tid bit” in the latest issue of the NFCA newsletter.

This month’s tip will inform you on how to easily teach children about eating a gluten free diet.  Believe me, it’s not as daunting as it may seem!  Click here to read.

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Sesame Street Halloween Concert – 3 Days Away!

Orchestra

The excitement is mounting for the “Sesame Street Halloween” Concert (performed by the Pasadena City College Orchestra) at Pasadena City College on October 30th 2009.

Not only is this a big debut for my Danny the Dragon, but this also marks the official release of the accompanying Danny the Dragon DREAMS CD and audiobook, profits of which are donated to the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center.  We will also be providing a sneak preview of the Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy DVD with sign-language interpretation, profits of which go to the Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf.

Read the full press release here.

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