After 20 odd years of going to school myself, plus the additional years of having 5 children start school ranging from preschool to doctoral candidacy, plus being married to a teacher, I suppose it’s not really surprising that in many ways September feels like the start of a new year.
It’s inspiring and refreshing and invigorating!
It fills me with energy to write new stories!!
It makes me believe I can actually clean my office – this time for real!!!
(But let’s face it… it’s not magic 🙂 If I ever ACTUALLY finish cleaning my office I’ll show you a picture 🙂 I think I’ll have to, just to prove I really did it :))
So with all that energy and inspiration just waiting to be tapped, let’s all make a plan to write something great today, shall we? I think we can do it!
Of course we’ll be able to do it better with Something Chocolate… 🙂 Can I tempt you with torte?
Dark chocolate is good for you.
That is a scientifically proven fact.
🙂
Now then, onto today’s pitch which comes to us from Kirsti. Kirsti is a writer, a reader, a mother of five, a marriage and family therapist, and her first picture book is coming out with Character Publishing this fall. It’s called:”The Raindrop Who Couldn’t Fall.” Her blog/website is www.kirsticall.com.
Here is her pitch:
Working Title: Upside Down In Frown Town
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 3-8)
The Pitch: Where Sam lives, smiling is frowned upon. But, no matter what he tries, he can’t wipe the smile off his face. Even a frowning contest doesn’t make a frowner out of Sam. But the idea of a challenge may be just what he needs to turn the town around.
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
Kirsti is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to writing!
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!!!
Oh, and P.S. For those of you wondering about Perfect Picture Books, we will be starting up again, but I can’t do it until next week, Sept. 13. Anyone who wants to go ahead without me on Friday Sept. 6 is welcome to, but I’ve just got too much going on to pretend I’m going to pull it off! 🙂
That's what I'm hoping for!
I'm glad Erik!
Thanks Susanna for the opportunity to post a pitch!
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I love the pitch for this book. Yes, I would read it. No advice to add. It says just enough, yet draws you in to want to know more. And, a great title.
So that means you won't
Thanks Patricia. I'm glad you like it!
Thanks so much for your comments for Kirsti, Susan. It's so helpful to get outside impressions on things!
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts for Kirsti, Genevieve!
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Thanks so much for chiming in, Donna! 🙂
I'm sure Kirsti will be thrilled, Rosi! 🙂
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I have to agree about torte, Joanna 🙂 And thanks so much for your encouragement about my office! I have renewed hope if you think I can do it 🙂
That just goes to show how behind I am this week, Penny! I haven't even gotten to your post… sorry 😦 I will try! Thanks so much for your comments for Kirsti!
Thanks for chiming in, Coleen! 🙂
Susanna, you take care. I know you've got lots going on. Don't worry about getting to my post. (I don't even have chocolate :•)
Hope you life gets back to some shade of normal soon.
Thanks for your comments for Kirsti, Pat! I'm sure she'll be glad of your positive response!
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Thanks for your enthusiasm, Erik! 🙂
Susanna, I had it once in Vienna, but here's a slightly altered recipe by Lydia Bastianich, one of my favorite Italian chefs: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sacher-torte
Your pitch is great Kirsti. Yes I would read it. Definitely a unique
storyline. Perhaps you could start with – Smiling is frowned upon in
Sam's town/village. Your other story – “The Raindrop Who Couldn't Fall”
sounds interesting too!
Of COURESE I would read this! Brilliant idea and GREAT pitch. Succinct and well written. Despite my tendency to have an opinion even when I don't know what I'm talking about, I have no suggestions. It's perfect. 🙂
That is high praise, Wendy! 🙂 I'm sure Kirsti will be thrilled 🙂
Thanks so much for your thoughts for Kirsti, Rachel! 🙂
Thank you, Teresa 🙂 This looks a little complicated for my Easy Bake Oven, but if you try it, please send me a slice 🙂
You are so sweet, Penny. Thank you so much 🙂
You're so welcome, Kirsti! I hope it's been helpful. And thank YOU for being brave enough to pitch! 🙂
Kirsti, love you perfect pitch. 🙂
I meant I “love” your perfect pitch
Thanks so much for chiming in for Kirsti, Tracy! And so glad to see you over here. It's been a busy summer, hasn't it? Looking forward to getting back to the routine and seeing everyone at they're blogs!
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I can't think of anything to change. Sounds like a cute book, and I'd read it for sure. 🙂
And the torte was wonderful, Susanne. Can't wait to see your clean desk! I clean mine every few months or so, but it only lasts a day or two. Sigh.
Thanks for your comments for Kirsti, Janet! And OH! My office is SO CLOSE to clean! The closest it's probably ever been since we moved into this house… almost 21 years ago 🙂 If I can just finish this time, I WILL post a picture because I'll be so proud of myself! 🙂 But I've gotten close before and then lost it in the home stretch… so wish me luck!
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It was definitely helpful!
Good! 🙂
“Easy Bake Oven”…you are so funny! I had always wanted one of those when I was a kid. 🙂
There's nothing quite like cooking by lightbulb 🙂
I'd read this. 🙂 The language in the pitch is very cute and I would imagine the book is well written. Nicely done! 🙂
Thanks for chiming in, Rachel 🙂