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World of Ink Author Spotlight - Co-Authors Judy Snider & Joan Dickow


Stories for Children Publishing will be touring co-authors Judy Snider and Joan Dickow’s latest children’s book, “I Love You, Be Careful” all month long in April 2011.

Joan Dickow, Judy’s sister, lives in Berkley, Michigan wither husband, Fred and their cat, Coffee. This is her first book and she is currently working on her second picture book, The Porch Fairy.

Judy Snider, Joan’s sister lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband, Gil, and two silly cats. She is the author of the CWA award-winning children’s picture book, Goldy’s Baby Socks, and on a team of authors of The Scared Purse.

You can find out more and Judy Snider & Joan Dickow’s World of Ink Author/Book Tour schedule at http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/JudySniderandJoanDickow.aspx. There will be giveaways, reviews, interviews, guest posts and more. Make sure to stop by and interact with and the hosts at the different stops by leaving comments and/or questions. Both Judy Snider and Joan Dickow will be checking in throughout the tour and you might even spot Cady B. Driver as well.

Cady Driver paints portraits and murals, teaches art and donates her work to charitable organizations. She has also illustrated Icky, Sticky Pancake World by Patrick Wynn. You can view more of her work online at http://www.ArtByCady.com or contract her at Cady@ArtByCady.com. She currently resides in Raleigh, NC wither husband and homeschools her three children.


From the moment we are born, someone is telling us to be careful. No matter what country we call home or what language we speak, these words follow us our entire lives. You might hear parents, friends, family or children lovingly say this phrase at least once a day. Think about all of the times that a loved one goes off to school, play or work, and you say, “I Love You, Be Careful!"

I Love You, Be Careful is a heartwarming and uplifting book. There is a page to personalize it as a gift for adults or children. The book’s beautiful illustrations capture poignant memories and cause one to reflect on all the “Be Careful” moments in life and smile.

I Love You, Be Careful
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN Number(s): softcover-978-1-4535-6115-7 and hardcover-978-1-4535-6116-4
Publication Date: Fall 2010 –I Love You, Be Careful
                                 
Website: http://iloveyoubecareful.com
Publisher Website: http://www.xlibris.com


Secondary titles: Goldy’s Baby Socks & the Sacred Purse
ISBN Number(s): softcover 159926-453-6 and hardcover 1-59926-454-4
Publication Date: 2005 –Goldy’s Baby Socks


In addition, come listen to Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network show: Stories for Children at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork/2011/04/04/stories-for-children-with-host-vs-grenier. The hosts VS Grenier and Kris Quinn Chirstopherson chatted with Judy Snider & Joan Dickow about her books, writing, the publishing industry and experiences with virtual tours. Judy will also be sharing writing tips and trials, and tribulations of the writer’s life. There may even be a surprise guest or two as well on the show.

The show aired live April 4, 2011 at 1pm EST (12pm Central, 11am MST, and 10am PST). You can tune in at the World of Ink Network site at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork. You can listen/call in at (714) 242-5259. (Note: if you can’t make the show, you can listen on demand at the same link.)

To learn more visit Stories for Children Publishing at: http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com

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  1. Wow, Joan and I are practically neighbors. I've recently come across more writers who have been or who are Michiganders.

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