Of those 5000 posts, only a few have been by firebirdluver. However, one of our most popular posts in two years was his telling of Little Fish's birth story. I got so many comments both online and off from people about his writing. (I also got a lot of comments about his writing in the Christmas letter we sent out in July.) I heard many variations of, "I didn't know your husband could spin such a fabulous yarn."
I did. When I first met him several years ago, he was writing a series of stories. The characters were based on his nieces and nephews, and he mostly was writing the stories to entertain them. Most of the stories took place in the Wild West and starred Devin the Kid, his brother Blue Eyes and their cousin Catamount Cody. Everyone that read them said he should try and have them published.
The internet has made self-publishing much easier. Look what recently arrived in our mailbox:
Catamount Cody Faces the Slingshot Gang is now available for purchase at Lulu.com. This book features all three heroes and takes place here in Nevada. It is written in the same witty, fun style as the birth story and is illustrated by yours truly. It's a short chapter book that I think fits in that gap between picture books and chapter books. (In other words, perfect for read-alouds with Beeper right now. We can get through it with him in two or three readings.)
What better way to celebrate than to give some copies away? Two of our readers will win signed copies of Catamount Cody. To enter, comment below (make sure I have some way to contact you, of course) before September 20 (our blog's anniversary). You can earn one extra entry by either blogging or tweeting about the giveaway and posting a link in the comments.
(Incidentally, this week's Spin Cycle is about talents. Go check it out.)
**UPDATE** Andrea Frazer, screenwriter and professional blogger, has reviewed Catamount Cody. Head over to Life Happins to see what she thought.
18 comments:
THIS I want! Pick me! Pick me!
Hol smokes!!! This is awesome!!! I have been wantng Shane to publish for years! One of my favorite things to do is pull out Shane's letters to me while I was on my mission and read the stories he sent. Great work Spor family!!! Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANE!!
Holy Cow! SOOOOOooooooo Cooooooool!
Wow! Who knew you'd be married to a famous geologist for stories? Of course marrying an artist I'm sure was a bonus.... ; )
Who knew I'd be related to a few famous people? Way to go Shane and Arwen! Happy B-day Shane!
I'll see if I can get my nerves to settle enough to post something worthwhile..... I'll at least Facebook it for you. We love books, wouldn't mind a copy.
This totally counts! You're linked! Does linking you earn me an extra entry? :-) (Just kidding! I want to play fair!)
This is awesome!!! I really need to get cracking on finishing my writing...I would love one if I am lucky enough - I think Little Kong would def enjoy it!!
Way to go Firebirdlover & artist wife!!!!:) When are you going to do Dev the Kid? We want that one!!!!!!
Am here via Andrea. This book sounds really fun. I'd love it for my boy & girl! Congrats on getting it published yourself. It looks great.
Wow, when you said you had something special to give away, you weren't kidding. Count me in!
The book looks fabulous. Well done!! I SO have my fingers crossed.
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This is so awesome. And yes, he did a fabulous job on the birth story. I was in stitches.
Wow, a published book! I am so envious.
I totally want a copy, especially since I think my son would get a kick out of the story being set in his own home state (once he's old enough to appreciate such things).
Kudos to Shane, and happy belated birthday!
And since I like to stack the odds in my favor whenever I can, here's my blog entry.
Also, I forgot to leave a contact:
jibssa at gmail dot com
Okay. Like I said prior, I facebooked this and here is my post:
http://ecologyoflife.blogspot.com/2009/09/published-memories-poem.html
Cheers - I hope if you send me one to get both of you to sign it! ; )
This would be great to win :)
aunteegem@yahoo.com
You two are so rockin'. I'm really glad you commented on my mom's blog so I could find you. I've wondered a lot about you two wonders over the years(0: Beeper is so fun, and little fish and the sweetest little face! I hope he's feeling better! Love ya! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Happy Blogaversary!
I'd like to read this book :)
Would love to share this with my boys.
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