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Childrens’ Literature
Fantastic news! Award-Winning Finalist – National Best Books Awards 2009!
We are thrilled to announce that my children’s book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy has placed as one of the award-winning finalists in the “USA Book News: National Best Books Awards of 2009”! With the unprecedented amount of entries to the competition, we are so delighted that Danny rose to the top for this award.
Exciting news! Tina Turbin to Announce her Cause at Pasadena City College Orchestra Concert
John A. Sexson Auditorium – main performing arts venue on the campus of the Pasadena City College. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the distinguished conductor of the Pasadena City College Orchestra. On October 30th, as part of a very special “family” concert that the Orchestra will perform to an audience of 2,000, we will be releasing the Danny the Dragon DREAMS CD and the “Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy” DVD (sign interpretation for the deaf). The CD which also features the “Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy” audiobook, is composed of beautiful classical music, and one of the classical pieces will …
Tina Turbin Speaks Out – How to Get Organized
Let’s pick up where I left off about my schedule and how I get so much done. To be organized is a good thing and to have a schedule of some sort is always helpful. Sometimes SO MUCH is happening and I have so many deadlines that I think I am going around in little circles. Piles of papers, files, the computers and computer screens. I research and write about companies regarding kids and their health, gluten-free and family issues as this all also aligns with my personal goals to help improve the quality of life and health of others. …
Tina Turbin – guest speaker on the “Single Again, Now What?” radio show
This past Wednesday I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Joanie Winberg on her radio show: “Single Again, Now What?” We took an in-depth look at the subjects of children’s literature, the home environment and the roles of parenting, and went over proven solutions to turn the raising of our children, successfully in our favor. I do hope that you will take 30 minutes to listen in on the show. I trust that you will find the information to be enlightening and helpful to you. Visit the following link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/SingleAgain/2009/08/04/Did-you-know50-percent-of-the-nations-unemployed-youth-age-16-21-are-functional-illiterate-with-v I’d love to hear your feedback!
Author – Tina Turbin’s Schedule
Many people ask me how I get so much done, what my schedule is like and do I ever sleep. First of all, yes I do get sleep. As a children’s author, writer and researcher I am very creative and the urge I feel to create is truly unlimited, has no bounds at all. If I am tired it can slow me down a bit but not totally, to be honest. I am constantly creating new things for the moment and the future in my writing and things all around me continuously inspire me towards new ideas. I am also …
Renowned author Judy Blume congratulates author Tina Turbin
I was thrilled to receive the following letter from multi-award winning, ground-breaking author Judy Blume – here it is to share with you: “Thanks so much for your warm note and congratulations on getting your first book published! I’m touched by how well you remember my books. Readers like you have made my career, and I can never thank you enough. If you have a chance check out my blog and let me know what you think. Love, Judy”
Tina Turbin on the Radio Again!……For You Single Parents Too!
I will have a live interview with the wonderful Joanie Winberg on her radio show the evening of Wednesday August 5th at 6PM. We will be covering some interesting statistics regarding kids, reading and the family. The approach in which Joanie interviews is delightful and I know you will want to listen, especially you moms. The title of her show is “Single Again, Now What?” Do not be misled as this show is for EVERYONE and the subjects we are covering are for anyone who cares about family, motherhood and our children. You do not have to listen but if …
Gluten-Free Cooking and Danny the Dragon
Here is a little sneak preview to my readers. I am about to be in a video supporting two wonderful companies. One is a well known gluten-free company and the other is a terrific non-profit gluten-free company which raises awareness about gluten free as well as research. Besides this, I get to use anyone else in the videos I want! Audition time again. We will all be wearing these delightful home- made aprons and Danny will be on the front of them too. Some say we should sell them eventually but there is also talk about many more videos so …
Tina Turbin Interviewed by Lynn Serafinn’s Garden of the Soul radio show
I will be interviewed in a casual setting on Lynn Serafinn’s Garden of the Soul radio show about what it is to be a children’s author and the influence that children’s literature has on our children for their current life as well as their future. We will also discuss the importance of a parent’s time with a child in reading, spending quality time with our children and more. Lynn and I had a lovely conversation this past week to prepare for her show and I know you will all be very pleased with what is ahead. Please tune in on …
Arthur Frommer Travel Show and Tina Turbin
On Sunday, 12-2 Eastern time, on WOR News Talk Radio 710, HD Pauline Frommer the daughter of Arthur Frommer congratulated me for my Book Tour with Danny the Dragon. Thank you Pauline! As you know, I love your show and listen to it every Sunday while I write and take notes of all your tips and hints of travel you and your father share. This show is syndicated to over 100 stations across the United States with thousands of listeners.