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“Blogs by Women” – Author Tina Turbin and Danny the Dragon are Featured!
“Blogs by Women” is a website (www.blogsbywomen.org) which promotes blogs that are produced by women. To all of my Danny the Dragon blog readers, you guessed it, the Danny the Dragon blog is definitely featured at the Blogs By Women website. Stop in to take a look at our listing by clicking here. Enjoy!
Author Tina Turbin is a Finalist in the AZ Authors Association Literary Contest!
We were so thrilled to receive the news! I’m a finalist in the AZ Authors Association Literary Contest and Book Awards for my Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. If you click on the above link you’ll find my name at the end of the list (alphabetically organized). Be sure to check back the 2nd week of November to hear the results!
Michael Jung’s Terrific Review of Danny the Dragon!
Michael Jung, writer and Children’s Literature Specialist, published a terrific review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. His 3-paragraph review truly captures some of the best details of the book. In his own words, the book contains: “pleasing dragon pictures,” and is “a gentle story that should please fans.” Read the full book review here. You will notice an image of Danny the Dragon on the page, however, if you scroll down halfway, you will be able to read the review in its entirety. Please comment back to let me know your thoughts on the book Danny the Dragon Meets …
Author Tina Turbin on the “Women Making a Difference” radio show!
I’m very excited about my upcoming appearance on the “Women Making a Difference” radio show. Will you join me and listen in? On Monday 9/28/09 at 6:30 p.m. EST, click here to be directed to the radio show website. I can’t disclose the details now, but this show and the many others that are lined up for the coming weeks are going be a real treat for listeners. I sincerely hope to hear your feedback on what you think of this Monday’s show!
Vote for Danny at the Virtual Bookcase!
In the previous blog entry, I shared a wonderful book review published at www.VirtualBookcase.com. Along with the review, you will find that Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy is also available on one of the children’s “bookshelves” of the Virtual Bookcase website. As Danny’s presence continues to virtually expand, we would love all of you fans to take a moment to visit Danny’s bookshelf and add your “5-BOOK” VOTE to his online rating. Your votes will help tremendously to increase Danny’s expansion – thank you in advance!
Wonderful book review from Susan Gilbert
I am so pleased to have received the following book review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy from Susan Gilbert, author of The Land of I Can: “Danny the Dragon is a charming story about how one family handles surprises and acceptance. Beautifully illustrated, it is sure to delight both parent and child, making it a favorite book they will return to again and again.” Thank you Susan!
Lovely book review from The Netherlands
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy was reviewed by a top Reviewer from the Netherlands-based www.VirtualBookcase.com, Mr. Koos van den Hout. Such a lovely book review and such kind words! To share with you: “A wonderful book to read to young children from. A simple (for adults) yet interesting story accompanied by really beautiful drawings which will sparkle the imagination. I can only imagine young children wanting to hear this story again and again. I am looking forward to new Danny the Dragon books.” Mrs. van den Hout also exclaimed: “…I find [the book] absolutely beautiful. I really hope Tina…will write …
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy – one of the featured books at USA Books and News!
USA Books and News is searching for the best books of 2009 as part of the: 6th Annual “National Best Books Awards”. Under the categories of hard cover children’s picture books and paperback children’s picture books, Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy has been entered. Visit our entry at the following links. Be sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page, and then move upwards to find Danny located about 6 books up from the bottom! http://www.usabooknews.com/childrensmainpage/picturebookhcfiction.html http://www.usabooknews.com/childrensmainpage/picturebookpbfiction.html
What do you think of Danny on YouTube?
Danny the Dragon has a home on YouTube, including a beautiful video of various images from our 2009 Book Tour to schools, hospitals and libraries. Many more videos to come, but in the meantime, please visit the following link and drop us a comment (and a 5-star vote!) so that we know what you think of the video!
Prolific writer, Susanne Gervay and Danny the Dragon
The Danny the Dragon series has built up quite a fan base, and I regularly receive messages to praise the work. Susanne Gervay, an award-winning short story writer, recently commented with these kind words, “Tina’s work is a delight!” Thank you Susanne!