Online at WELE–Daytona Beach

June 16, 2010 in "T" Happenings, General by CJ Connolly | No comments

Great interview yesterday (June 15th) on WELE Radio, Daytona Beach.  Host Paul Carpenella responded to the new RTIR ad that features the theme “Mr. T Goes to Washington.”  It was a different conversation, proving that changing the ad really does change what happens during the interview.  Now, do you think Daytona residents will find us?  Hope so!

While we keep working on the books, the good news is that The Bad Enchilada and Boomerang are both being greeted with open arms!  They are beautiful, thanks to Lisa’s ongoing, amazing creativity and talent!  Trish makes it all work, making us all look brilliant!  And Joel…thanks for the website redesign!

We’re off to Minnesota tomorrow to see if we can secure a strong distribution and fulfillment partner.  That means you’ll find us in more places…promise!  Also, working on the t-shirts, etc. for all of you to ponder…and then purchase!  We want to make sure we do it right, so taking a bit of time to compare quotes, conditions…quality.  All that good stuff.

Talk to you from MN…ah, yes, going home!  Yah sure, you betcha!

YouTube Star!!

May 28, 2010 in General by CJ Connolly | No comments

I feel like we’ve “made it” in the world!  Our first five titles are featured in a YouTube video!  Crosswinds Press on You Tube

We’re also busy getting back on line and chatting with all of you!  The Line in the Sand is in color proofs while books #6 (Viva la Differance!) and #7 (Reflections) are just about ready to go!

We’ve signed Maggie Palmer as our first external author.  She has written a great book, The Cloud Kingdom, which rhymes (of course!) and will entertain the “wee ones” among us.

See you soon!

Mr. T Goes to Washington??

April 13, 2010 in Rhymes for Reasons by CJ Connolly | No comments

When Cassie, our very talented copywriter for the Radio & TV Interview Report asked me what Mr. T might have to say to the politicians in Washington, I wasn’t quite sure what he would come up with!  But, as often is the case, Mr. T woke me up at 3 am with his thoughts….what do you think?

•    Neither a debtor nor creditor be …
This is the key to liberty.

•    Turning a deaf ear to those you serve
Will result in a defeat well deserved.

•    You cannot spend more than you have …
For there really is no golden calf!

•    When you strip a person of their drive
You destroy the future of another five.

•    If you think you are smarter than all the rest
It is clear that with wisdom you are not blessed.

“Heartburn” No more…

April 13, 2010 in A Quote in Time by CJ Connolly | 1 comment

Bad feelings and bitterness can go on for hours,

And when they are present you can’t smell the flowers.

So let go of your anger, your distrust, your fear…

Only then towards happiness can your heart be steered.

                                                            The Bad Enchilada

Book Fair and New Releases

April 13, 2010 in "T" Happenings, Fun with T, General by CJ Connolly | 2 comments

Books about fleas...on fleas!!

First, sorry for the long delay in getting back online.  The inspiration for this entire venture, books, websites, blogs, and so on was my diagnosis of scleroderma.  That being said, there are times when the “cause” of so much joy also has unavoidable “effects.”  But, I’m working to get back to full steam and intend to keep enjoying time with you as long as possible!

This was an eventful week, as the two new titles in the series, The Boomerang and The Bad Enchilada, were released.  They were ready just in time for the Groton Library Children’s Book Fair.  A well attended and well-run event, we met  many interesting and interested people, actually got some ideas for new books, and enjoyed watching the “kids” get their faces painted!

For the first time we had coloring pages from the three books available, which were a big hit.  We’ll get these posted to the website for free downloading within the next week.  We’ll also have pages for the two new books available on the website for your viewing.  They’re truly beautiful…Lisa has once again outdone herself.

As we get ready for the major promotional launch of the three book limited edition package, we’ll keep you posted!

Talk Show Anyone?

March 28, 2010 in General by CJ Connolly | No comments

We made a quick trip to Phoenix and signed on for a 13 week pilot broadcast on WorldTalkRadio.com, an internet-based variety talk show channel.  Click here to listen! I’ll post some pictures and more info tomorrow.

So…if there is anyone out there who has an idea of what Mr. T should sound like or would like to be added as a guest to the three “open format” sessions, let me know!  And, if you feel there are issues surrounding children’s book publishing that you’d like to see discussed, let us know.  We’ll be running under “The Adventures of Wil and T” umbrella!  I’ll be writing fast and furious to get to 10 books by June…and Lisa will be quite busy drafting covers and content!

Be well!

Short post, but the taxman calleth.

Also, have a radio talk show interview tomorrow with “Crazy Al” in Little Falls, MN….hope the crazy isn’t totally a personal description!  They don’t have a streaming connect, but the info is Join CraZy Al Windsperger weekdays at 5AM on Q92 WYRQ for all of you within earshot!

A Quote in Time

March 21, 2010 in General by CJ Connolly | No comments

Perhaps, Wil, somehow, yes now it makes sense,

You’ve gotten what you’ve given…no more and no less.

                                                                   Mr. T, The Boomerang

New Adventures!

March 21, 2010 in General by CJ Connolly | 1 comment

It is a busy week for the Crosswinds Press team.  The Boomerang and The Bad Enchilada are due to start coming off the binding machines this week and should start to be available to fill backorders and to begin the development of the Limited Editions special offer that you’ll see more about over the coming month.  An interview with a talk show in Little Falls, MN takes place on Monday…perhaps I can trot out my “Minnesotan” accent!  Later in the week we meet with World Talk Radio to potentially secure a 13-week pilot show that will feature the first ten books in the series plus several “talk show” discussions of key issues in the children’s book industry.

Our books are on display at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, the premier annual event.  They are being displayed by Foreward, Inc. an organization targeting the library market.  We’re entering contests and holding our breath!  It’s exciting, frightening, and humbling!

Do hope to hear from you all as events unfold!

Quote for March 15th, 2010

March 15, 2010 in General by CJ Connolly | No comments

It’s all in the day’s work, as the huntsman said when the lion ate him.

Charles Kingsley (3)

A New Week…a New Adventure

March 15, 2010 in Fun with T, General, Rhymes for Reasons by CJ Connolly | No comments

It’s interesting to try to create the story lines that go with each lesson.  Of course, each starts with a title, followed by the starring flea(s), but then the challenge begins!  How to keep it interesting….fun….and yet get the point across without seeming “preachy.”  When I miss the mark, the revisions multiply!

How do each of you envision a story that would engage a child?  What would you see as the key issues, what would make them ask for it to be read again and again!

Talk to you soon!

CJ

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