I am excited to announce that I am actively searching for a publishing company and working to perfect "Aisley and Ala: When I Grow Up" with the help of Natascha. That's right, the lovely and talented Natascha Artworx is back on board and ready to continue the project.
Stay tuned for further developments and in the meantime, because you love us :-D, please spread the word. Share our link! Invite your friends! We need YOUR HELP to get the word out!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Need Illustrator!
Hello! So it's been a while since I've worked the Aisley and Ala book. There are good reasons for that I assure you all. But I'm back and I need your help. When you read this blog, retweet it and share it with your friends.
I need a new illustrator. My dear friend Natascha will not be able to illustrate this series, unfortunately, so I need your help finding a new one. If you know someone who would be interested in illustrating a children's book series, please send them a link to the blog and/or send me their information. Thank you.
Stay tuned for more developments... <3
I need a new illustrator. My dear friend Natascha will not be able to illustrate this series, unfortunately, so I need your help finding a new one. If you know someone who would be interested in illustrating a children's book series, please send them a link to the blog and/or send me their information. Thank you.
Stay tuned for more developments... <3
Friday, January 15, 2010
Making it ROCK ...more!
The story is a good story. However, I feel there are some holes that could be articulated better and in more description. So with a million inspired ideas spilling out onto my paper, I worked on filling those holes. Here is what I came up with. Thanks for reading. Let me know what you think!
Manuscript:
Aisley and Ala: When I Grow Up
Page 1: One very rainy, very dreary, Monday morning, Aisley and Ala were occupying they're time playing dress up. Pink, yellow, and blue flowing dresses filled the floor. Shoes, hats, and bags lay scattered at their feet. And, in usual Aisley and Ala fashion, another contest began.
With a stethoscope in one hand and a little orange stuffed tiger in the other, Aisley began proudly, "When I grow up, I'm going to be an ANIMAL DOCTOR!"
She pictured herself in her very own office, wearing a doctor's coat and taking care of a very cute little kitty.
Page 2: Ala, who was not at all impressed, looked mischieviously at Aisley, put on a tiara and her favorite sparkly pink dress, and quickly retorted; "Well, when I grow up, I'm going to be a PRINCESS!"
She saw herself sitting on her throne, septor in hand, and a shiny crown on her head.
Page 3: Aisley rolled her eyes, started rummaging through their toy bin and grabbed her toy microphone, "Well, when I grow up, I'm going to be a SINGER!"
Suddenly, Aisley was on stage, singing her heart out to an audience cheering her name.
Page 4: Ala shrugged her shoulders, thought for a moment, and grabbed a western hat, "When I grow up, I'm going to be a COWGIRL!"
Instantly, Ala was rared back on a beautiful horse, with her hat waving in the air.
Page 5: Aisley, obviously annoyed, grabbed some glasses and a ruler and shouted with confidence,"When I grow up, I'm going to be a TEACHER!"
And there she was in front of a chalk board, hair up in a bun, swinging that ruler around at a class full of students.
Page 6: Still grinning and very pleased with her sister's irritation, Ala found her somewhat too small bathing suit and spouted, "Well, when I grow up, I'm going to be a MERMAID!"
In true Little Mermaid style, Ala, appeared on large rock in the ocean, hair blowing in the wind, and her tail waving behind her.
Page 7:Aisley's face went from red, to purple, and back pale pink as she thought...and meditated...she pondered and diliberated..and..."Ah-hah!"
Page 8: Aisley knew she had Ala now,"When I grow up, I'm going to be THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!"
Aisley stood in front of a very large American flag, holding her hand over her heart, and an audience applauding.
Page 9: When Aisley looked back, she was very proud of herself. Her arms crossed, her hip cocked and nose high, she expected Ala to be speechless in defeat
But Ala wasn't...she never, EVER was...
Page 10: Ala knew exactly what she was going to do. She began sifting through costumes, first putting her favorite pink sparkly dress on; over her too-small bathing suit, then glasses. Finally, taking a ruler in her hand, she belted triumphantly,"When I grow up I'm going to be a SINGING-TEACHING-MERMAID-DOCTOR who becomes the first SINGING-TEACHING-MERMAID-DOCTOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!"
Manuscript:
Aisley and Ala: When I Grow Up
Page 1: One very rainy, very dreary, Monday morning, Aisley and Ala were occupying they're time playing dress up. Pink, yellow, and blue flowing dresses filled the floor. Shoes, hats, and bags lay scattered at their feet. And, in usual Aisley and Ala fashion, another contest began.
With a stethoscope in one hand and a little orange stuffed tiger in the other, Aisley began proudly, "When I grow up, I'm going to be an ANIMAL DOCTOR!"
She pictured herself in her very own office, wearing a doctor's coat and taking care of a very cute little kitty.
Page 2: Ala, who was not at all impressed, looked mischieviously at Aisley, put on a tiara and her favorite sparkly pink dress, and quickly retorted; "Well, when I grow up, I'm going to be a PRINCESS!"
She saw herself sitting on her throne, septor in hand, and a shiny crown on her head.
Page 3: Aisley rolled her eyes, started rummaging through their toy bin and grabbed her toy microphone, "Well, when I grow up, I'm going to be a SINGER!"
Suddenly, Aisley was on stage, singing her heart out to an audience cheering her name.
Page 4: Ala shrugged her shoulders, thought for a moment, and grabbed a western hat, "When I grow up, I'm going to be a COWGIRL!"
Instantly, Ala was rared back on a beautiful horse, with her hat waving in the air.
Page 5: Aisley, obviously annoyed, grabbed some glasses and a ruler and shouted with confidence,"When I grow up, I'm going to be a TEACHER!"
And there she was in front of a chalk board, hair up in a bun, swinging that ruler around at a class full of students.
Page 6: Still grinning and very pleased with her sister's irritation, Ala found her somewhat too small bathing suit and spouted, "Well, when I grow up, I'm going to be a MERMAID!"
In true Little Mermaid style, Ala, appeared on large rock in the ocean, hair blowing in the wind, and her tail waving behind her.
Page 7:Aisley's face went from red, to purple, and back pale pink as she thought...and meditated...she pondered and diliberated..and..."Ah-hah!"
Page 8: Aisley knew she had Ala now,"When I grow up, I'm going to be THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!"
Aisley stood in front of a very large American flag, holding her hand over her heart, and an audience applauding.
Page 9: When Aisley looked back, she was very proud of herself. Her arms crossed, her hip cocked and nose high, she expected Ala to be speechless in defeat
But Ala wasn't...she never, EVER was...
Page 10: Ala knew exactly what she was going to do. She began sifting through costumes, first putting her favorite pink sparkly dress on; over her too-small bathing suit, then glasses. Finally, taking a ruler in her hand, she belted triumphantly,"When I grow up I'm going to be a SINGING-TEACHING-MERMAID-DOCTOR who becomes the first SINGING-TEACHING-MERMAID-DOCTOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!"
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Publisher Search
I have been actively searching and researching publishers the last few weeks. I have found one that may be a winner for us. It's called AuthorHouse. Not only do they provide marketing and advertising, they handle all orders and WE MAINTAIN THE RIGHTS. That last one was a big deal for me. I don't like the idea of someone else owning my work. We would still be basically self-publishing but AuthorHouse would help us with the things that I'm not good at!
I haven't talked to Natascha about this yet but they also have a deal going on right now that would allow us to publish TWO books for the price of ONE! I'm really excited guys! Please continue to spread the word. Tell all your friends to follow the blog and give us some feedback. Thanks!
I haven't talked to Natascha about this yet but they also have a deal going on right now that would allow us to publish TWO books for the price of ONE! I'm really excited guys! Please continue to spread the word. Tell all your friends to follow the blog and give us some feedback. Thanks!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Pages 8-end!
Here are the last pages. Please let us know what you think of the book. Do you think it's marketable? Would you buy it to read to YOUR children? Can we improve the story? Your input is appreciated! Thanks! And again, Merry Christmas to all of you from our families to yours!
Page 8: Aisley knew she had Ala now, “When I grow up, I’m gonna be THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!”
Page 9: Aisley stood back, very proud of herself. With arms crossed, hips cocked and nose high, she expected Ala to be speechless in defeat.
But Ala wasn’t...she never, EVER was....
Page 10: “When I grow up, I’m gonna be a singing, teaching, mermaid, doctor who becomes the first singing, teaching, mermaid, doctor, President of the United States!”
Page 11 (back page): THE END
Pages 4-7
Somehow the pics got mixed up when I uploaded them but you get the idea! Here is Page 4-Page 7 for your enjoyment! I'll be putting up the last pages directly! Tell us what you think of our work in progress! Merry Christmas!
Page 4: Ala shrugged her shoulders, thought for a moment and grabbed a cowboy hat, “When I grow up, I’m gonna be a COWGIRL!”
Page 5: Not missing a beat, Aisley grabbed some glasses and a ruler and shouted with confidence, “When I grow up, I’m gonna be a TEACHER!”
Page 6: Still grinning and very pleased with her sister’s irritation, Ala found her somewhat too small bathing suit and spouted, “Well when I grow up, I’m gonna be a MERMAID!”
Page 7: “Okay,” Aisley thought....and meditated.... she pondered.... deliberated ....and ....”Ah-Hah!”
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
a short note
this is going to be big fun. i am so happy to be a part of this childrens book project.
when hollie asked me to contribute i was excited.
when hollie asked me to contribute i was excited.
i´ll post the other sketches later this day and i will draw cleaner pictures during the holidays.
very much to do, but that´s what i´m made to do...it feels good.
♥natascha
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