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Review Showcase: Jasmine the Chef

Book 2 in the Jasmine Dreams series by Maria Rochelle

This weeks review showcase is for Jasmine the Chef (written by Maria Rochelle and illustrated by yours truly). Jasmine the Chef is the 2nd book in the Jasmine Dreams series.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Delightful children's book!, October 29, 2014

Carla Burke "writergirl"

This review is from: Jasmine The Chef (Jasmine Dreams Book 2) (Kindle Edition)

Join Too Chef Jasmine and her friends in making her dreams come true cooking up cupcakes, pizza and more! Delightful, easy read with recipes at the end of the book!

Carla Burke, Award -Winning Author of "I Spy a Dragonfly".

5.0 out of 5 stars

A pinch of sweetness and a whole lot of awwww, August 17, 2014

J. D. Estrada "Jokersurfer"

(REAL NAME)

This review is from: Jasmine The Chef (Jasmine Dreams Book 2) (Kindle Edition)

Just as sweet as the first adventure and just as recommended for young readers in search of something sweet to lead into slumberland.

5.0 out of 5 stars

... book in the Jasmine Dreams series that I have enjoyed with my grandchildren, July 15, 2014

Kathy Mashburn "Kathy"

This review is from: Jasmine The Chef (Jasmine Dreams) (Volume 2) (Paperback)

Jasmine The Chef is the 2nd book in the Jasmine Dreams series that I have enjoyed with my grandchildren. Jasmine's adventures will keep children interested and giggling. We can't wait to see what Jasmine dreams next!

4.0 out of 5 stars

Cute Book, June 21, 2014

Amazon Customer

This review is from: Jasmine The Chef (Jasmine Dreams Book 2) (Kindle Edition)

Cute story with great pictures and fanciful rhyme. Children who like dogs will enjoy Jasmine's adventure! Definitely worth the money.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Cute Book, June 11, 2014

Stephanie

This review is from: Jasmine The Chef (Jasmine Dreams Book 2) (Kindle Edition)

Very cute book. My kids love dogs and they get excited when we read about all the things Jasmine can do.

5.0 out of 5 stars

great book, June 1, 2014

Beth

This review is from: Jasmine The Chef (Jasmine Dreams Book 2) (Kindle Edition)

Love the book Maria is a close friend. My granddaughters love the series. So proud of the writer she has became.

Grab your copy of Jasmine the Chef here. Once you've read it, please take a minute to post a quick review. Little things like that mean a lot to us ;)

P.S. The 3rd book in the Jasmine Dreams series is now available for pre-order. Be one of the first to get your hands on it and order Jasmine's Got Talent now!

Review Showcase: Jasmine at Work

The first book in the Jasmine Dreams series

This weeks review showcase is for Jasmine at Work (the first book in the Jasmine Dreams series written by Maria Rochelle and illustrated by yours truly).

5.0 out of 5 stars

Sweet doggy daydreams and rhymes, August 17, 2014

J. D. Estrada "Jokersurfer"

(REAL NAME)

This review is from: Jasmine At Work (Kindle Edition)

Super sweet book and you can't help but love Jasmine and her adventures. I always wondered what my dogs dream about and think about and here's a perfect example of a canine daydream. Definitely something sweet to read to your kids to put them to sleep with lovely thoughts.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Really Cute Book, March 14, 2014

Kathy Mashburn "Kathy"

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This review is from: Jasmine At Work (Kindle Edition)

Jasmine At Work is a cute and colorful book that any young child would enjoy reading. My granddaughers have read it several times, and they alwasy end up chatting about other things they imagine Jasmine might do next! We look forward to the author's next book.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Fun & colorful!, January 26, 2014

Karjoe

This review is from: Jasmine At Work (Paperback)

A great book for all dog lovers! So cute and colorful. Young readers will enjoy the adventures of Jasmine and her friends.

5.0 out of 5 stars

LOVED the book! Great children's book, January 4, 2014

Kristy Davenport

This review is from: Jasmine At Work (Paperback)

Recommended for children and parents great book. My children enjoy reading this book and it captures their attention throughout the entire story

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great book!, December 31, 2013

Kathryn L Kent

This review is from: Jasmine At Work (Kindle Edition)

I love this book. It is great for the family and the author makes the character very real. I would recommend this for anyone :-)

Grab your copy of Jasmine at Work now here.

Once you're done reading it, please take a minute to post your own review to the Amazon page. Both Maria and I would love to hear your feedback.

Review Showcase: A Birthday Clown for Archer

This week's review showcase is for A Birthday Clown for Archer, which I illustrated for author Kathy Mashburn.

Here's some of the things people have been saying:

5.0 out of 5 stars

Finally, someone addresses this fear May 24, 2013

By Justin B. Wright

Format:Paperback

As a professional clown, I often encounter coulrophobia as have every single one of my colleagues over the years. It is often a topic at clown workshops/ conventions and the subject of articles in our trade magazines (the New Calliope and Clowning Around). This is the first book I have seen on the subject, and I believe it will help remove the barriers between clowns and those who are irrationally afraid of them.

As much as some would want to pretend otherwise, Archer knows that clowns are just people. Some are good and some are bad. Use all your senses to determine if one is trustworthy. He wants a clown for his birthday, but his mother is irrationally afraid and cites each piece of the clown's appearance as a reason. Archer swiftly counters with why those things are what he loves about a clown.

This pioneering book is a step in the right direction toward helping the professional clown stay viable in a time when parents often choose a safer but impersonal option for birthdays: Chuck E Cheese, Charlie's Safari, Jumpin' Jack's, etc. That's a benefit to me, but Mashburn's main intention is to help parents and children find a way to work through fear to experience happiness and joy.

If you choose to find a clown for your event, you are effectively inviting a disguised stranger to surprise you. That can make you and your guests feel very alive, and it might not work out if you have members of the party with unaddressed issues of coulrophobia. Let's just say that it could get ugly fast. This book could helpful when deciding whether to hire a clown and when letting guests know a clown will be present.

This is a book I could recommend that clowns bring with them to parties as a way to diffuse the anxiety of those coulrophobics who did not know a clown was coming. At 32 pages and about 300 words, this is the kind of book that could be used to warm up a hesitant audience and could be left as a souvenir to always remind parents and children to be courageous.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent book! June 12, 2013

By Author V. L. Jennings

Format:Paperback

I had seen previews of the illustrated cover from the author and illustrator's social feed but I was totally unprepared for being struck with awe as I opened the book from the mail. The illustrations are cute, bright, vibrant, eye catching, and entertaining! Will certainly captivate young readers! My two year old really enjoyed turning the pages to see the BIG clown feet on one set of pages, Big rainbow hair, and BIG bow. He even giggled seeing the whole clown revealed in the very end.

The story is just as good as the illustrations! A Birthday Clown for Archer is about clownphobia. Archer's mom is really afraid of clowns. Archer with his 5 yr old curiosity asks her question after question trying to understand and help his mom overcome her fear. Will Archer's mom overcome her fear in time for Archer to have a clown for his birthday? Check out the book to find out!

Do you have a child that shows signs of clownphobia? Try reading this book to them to show them how clowns can be silly instead of scary!

I really enjoyed reading this book, I couldn't stop smiling!

5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent book for young children June 12, 2013

By Jenny

Format:Paperback

What a delightful book for young children!

Archer wants a clown for his birthday but his mother is afraid of clowns and gives several reasons why she doesn't want him to have a clown. For every reason his mother gives him, Archer has a positive response.

Archer's innocence and ability to see the good in people helps his mother overcome her fear instead of her shifting her fear of clowns to him. A beautifully written message about fear that is appropriate for children of all ages.

The illustrations are beautifully done, eye-catching and add much charm to the story.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Very cute book! July 30, 2013

By S. Leatherwood

Format:Paperback

This book is so cute! It really hits home because I have always had some kind of issue with clowns. My daughters, on the other hand, haven't cared one way or the other . This book has really nice pictures that make clowns seem not that bad. We should over come our own fears for our children. My kids love this book!!

5.0 out of 5 stars

Kids loved it! June 21, 2013

By Sharlinda Haight

Format:Paperback

This was a wonderful book! Both of my kids loved the book! My son loves clowns so he particularly enjoyed it. He thought the clown was awesome. They loved the illustrations too. My daughter kept counting the balloons on the cover.

Grab your copy here.

If you've read the book, please take a minute to post your own review to Amazon. Both Kathy and I would love to hear what you think of it.

This week's review showcase is for Italian for Tourists. Here's a few of the comments it's received:

"I am an Italian Instructor for the Palm Beach County School Board, Florida. I teach Italian (for Travelers, Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced) adult education classes in Palm Beach Gardens Community High School and privately. In addition, I am the organizer of two Italian social, language travel and cultural clubs LEONARDO's ITALIAN LINK, LEONARDO'S ITALIAN CLUB, in addition to LEONARDO'S ITALIAN BOOK CLUB, in South Florida; I faithfully dedicate this time to the community that shares my passion for Italy and all things Italian. As an entrepreneur,I represent an Italian multinational company. After reviewing many language and travel books, I have chosen Jo Linsdell's "Italian for Travelers" paperback as the official Italian language book that will be used by all students that will attend Palm Beach Gardens Community High School adult classes " Italian for Travelers". As per my recommendation, aforementioned, is now the official book for said classes, which will be purchased by my private students, my Italian book club social/travel/club members, and the PBGCHS. Congratulations to Jo Linsdell for a fine job!"By lori.samarin

"This is the best introductory travel book to start with for your trip to Italy. It is bare bones. I am so glad I ordered this. Simplistic is the best description for this book. It is for those, like me, who are traveling to Italy for the first time and know no Italian." By "CandiJ"

"I don’t speak Italian. I have enough trouble with English (or is it American). Jo Linsdell has written the definitive guidebook. I know if I ever make it to Italy, this is the book I want. Why? Because it’s layout is simple, easy to use and covers everything. Ms Linsdell has put in a guide to how to pronounce the letters and put in the most common of phrases. There is not a lot of excess wording so finding what phrase or word you need in a hurry is very simple. This book is a must for anyone traveling to Italy. The only negative is that it doesn’t go into all the bad language that Italian drivers throw at each other. Wait, that’s a good thing. The first thing you notice is how the book is divided. Then you get the guide to how to pronounce each letter and in Italian, you do just that. After that, all you have to do is look for the section you need, airport, train station, hotel, etc, and all the common phrases are there. Anyone who travels can use this book. There are many Italian to English books or other combinations, but none are as easy to use as Italian for Tourists. I highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Italy" -By Ron Berry

"If you are travelling to Italy, this is a must have book".- By Karen Cioffi

"I never knew that learning another language could be so simple, so helpful and so much fun. If ever you are going to visit Italy, this is the only book you will need!"- By Jamieson Wolf

"Ms. Linsdell divides the book in easy-to- navigate sections to make finding what you need quick. I believe this will be a highly recommended source by many travel agencies in the near future"- By Joyce Anthony

Grab your print copy here.

N.B. I'm currently in the process of reformatting the kindle version. If you've already got a copy, you will be able to update it free of charge via your e-library on Amazon once the new version has been uploaded.

The new, updated, version is scheduled for release this month.

Review Showcase: How to be Twittertastic

Today's review showcase is for How to be Twittertastic: Writers and Authors Guide to Social Media Series BOOK 1

Here's some of the comments that readers have posted:

interesting information

By Carolyn K.

Good ideas about how to market yourself and book on twitter. Did gain some valuable information. Worth my time to read and take notes.

Chirping Your Way Through Twitter

By mtgypsy

Twitter. All the rage for "everybody" (really, over 1 billion users as of now) but still a mystery to many of us. How does one say something meaningful in 140 characters - or fewer? Does it matter, or is it just another way to grab time from an already overloaded schedule? Must I twitter?

Every so often I delve into the world of "things helpful to authors." In this case, though, I think the information has a much broader interest level. Jo Linsdell's new book, Twittertastic, is written for authors; however a huge portion of the material would also apply to anyone who wants to get something out of the Twitter experience.

Here are some of the subjects that Jo covers:

How to set up your profile and personalize it

Creating your network

Ideas for making the most out of the new features

Tweets- Types of content you can share

Retweets, hashtags, and other Twitter terminology made simple

Twitter etiquette- Dos and Don'ts of the Twitterverse

Time savers

Jo, in her usual manner of clarity and brevity, introduces the reader to the fundamentals of Twittering. How to set things up, how to find people of interest to follow, how to get yourself noticed, WHAT to tweet and where to find content. Also, as is her habit, she includes pages and pages of links and references to get you started on the "but where do I find?" part. You really DO want this one in Kindle format, those hyperlinks are terrific.

Jo also researches her books and provides the statistics and supporting content that drive home her points. For instance, tweets with images garner a 40% greater response from tweeters than text posts. Jo shows you where and how to find image content, how to upload and how to capitalize on it.

As I mentioned, I am greener than the newest newbie in this world of word-spurts, that's why Jo's explanation of #hashtags, @addresses and lists, as well as when and where to use what is so helpful. She makes it all seem so easy!

Why, you ask, should someone listen to this particular voice in the crowd of "social media experts?" Because Jo is an internationally bestselling author and illustrator. Each year she conducts PromoDay to bring writing industry people from around the world together. She also manages a blog specifically for Writers and Authors. I should also mention I count her as friend and colleague.

It's not just for authors and writers...

By Khalid Muhammad

I picked up Jo Linsdell's book about a week or so back and absolutely loved it!

For any aspiring author who is looking to understand how to use social media to promote their work, this is a great guidebook on the basics that must be done. Jo gives great real-life examples of how branding, marketing and public relations are done using social media. There is also an added value - many of the tips that Jo gives can be applied to any online business marketing effort. It's just that well put together.

Great job, Jo!

Jo Linsdell's How to Be Twittertastic is a good resource for learning many things about Twitter

By Kathy Mashburn

Jo Linsdell's How to Be Twittertastic is a good resource for learning many things about Twitter. It can be especially helpful to new Twitter users. It's easy to read and understand, and its pages are chocked full of screenshot examples to help one navigate Twitter. I look forward to applying many of the things I have learned from this book.

Worth reading for the new tweeter!

By Terry Tyler, author

Thanks to the author for sending me a review copy of this for an honest review. Jo Lindsell is the author of several children's books, and this is part of her social media series.

I thought it was a good basic guide; it would definitely be a help to the new Twitter user. It doesn't go into very much depth about anything, and only took me about an hour or so to read, but there is plenty of great information about certain sites for reference and sites to follow on Twitter, and also explanations of some Twitter terms. It showed me a few things I didn't know, so I'm grateful for that!

The bit about the setting up of your account is very good, and everything is explained very clearly, with screenshots. The mood of the writing is upbeat; nice. I liked how the author showed examples of each step (okay, okay, one of them is me!). There's a section about live tweeting an event, too, which is interesting, though perhaps a little more than the new writer learning how to use Twitter would need to know.

I have to say, I didn't find it as helpful as some 'how to' guides. There are omissions; in the list showing groups of people to follow (agents, book marketing experts), it missed out the main one: avid readers. Bookworms. The people who are on Twitter to socialise and nothing else, and happen to like reading, ie, your potential customers. The other thing was that there was no mention at all of the ghastliness of automated RTs, DMs, etc, which is a massive potential pitfall for the new Twitter user, and nothing about the spam accounts that plague us - or how NOT to spam people!

To sum up, I'd say it's a useful reference book and definitely worth reading, but it has some gaps.

Fantastic - Twittertastic !

By Susie Caron

This is a clear concise, must read if you want to understand Twitter, the how to's, and the do's and do not's of Tweeting. [There are rules folks!] If you are trying to navigate marketing your books, or you are a newbie to Twitter, or you tweet for any reason, this is the book you want to read. If you are well into tweeting, this clear, step by step beneficial guide will help you too. Don't skip reading this one. I wish I had this book two years ago. Thankfully, it's never too late to learn something new, and Jo's book helped me to fill in some of the gaps in my use of Twitter. I appreciate Jo Linsdell for writing this easy to use, clear, wonderful guide. This is great work and a timely, helpful book.

Grab your copy of How to Be Twittertastic here

If you've read the book, please take a moment to post a quick review with your feedback ;)

Today's review showcase is for Virtual Book Tours: Effective Online Book Promotion From the Comfort of Your Own Home

Here's just some of the fantastic reviews received:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jo Linsdell Makes Virtual Book Tours Easy!

By Skye

"Nobody ever made money writing a book - only by selling it." -Brian Jud

From the start of that quote to the end of the book, I was caught like a fish on the end of the line, being drawn in to the fisherman.

When I began reading, I knew nothing about virtual book tours. Nada. Absolutely nothing.

Now, not only do I understand them better, but I feel that I might be able to attempt one myself closer to the time I publish my own work. Jo uses simple, clear vocabulary to discuss book tours and everything needed to complete one of your own as well as gives information about what kind of tours there are, and how to go about setting one up.

From the full definition and description of virtual book tours to discussions about what to include in a "media kit" - something I have never heard about before reading this book - Jo shows how easy and (most importantly) how rewarding a virtual book tour can be.

If you're interested in doing or hosting a virtual book tour or, like me, need to discover what it actually is, pick up a copy of this book. You'll be glad you did!

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing step by step ebook!

By Kittykatbookreviews

This step by step how to host a virtual book tour is very well written and easy to follow. I am using Jo's ebook to help me launch my first children's book. thank you Jo!

A Must Have Guide!!

By Stacie

Virtual Book Tour is a must have book for any author or poet that has published a book in the past or plans on publishing one in the future and is wanting information, tips and links that help plan their next Virtual Book Tour…

Jo Linsdell has written some of the greatest ideas, tips and information on how to hold a winning book tour.

I would recommend this book to all my author and poet friends…

Great resource

By Alina Popescu

Virtual Book Tours is well structured, easy to read, and it makes learning about blog tours seamless. You will understand what a tour is, how to determine your target audience, how to set your goals, how to find hosts, schedule stops, promote your tour, and, extremely important, how to measure results.

If you haven’t been on a tour and have no idea where to start, this book will definitely explain it all for you. If you have some idea about what’s what, Virtual Book Tours will clarify everything for you and give you the resources you need. If you’ve even organized tours, this book will help you do it better the next time around.

I highly recommend you try it, regardless of your experience with virtual blog tours for books of any kind.

Packed with useful information

By Sheila Allee

I love books like this that tell you exactly how to do things and then give you tons of resources at the end to put everything into motion. This is a must-read for authors who want to use this relatively new method of promoting their books. It is simple and straightforward, with step-by-step instructions. I will refer to it many times as I promote my own books and those of my clients.

Grab your copy of Virtual Book Tours here

If you've read the book please take a moment to post a quick review of your own. I love reading your feedback ;)

Review Showcase: Jasmine the Chef

Book 2 in the Jasmine Dreams series by Maria Rochelle

Review Showcase: Jasmine at Work

The first book in the Jasmine Dreams series

Review Showcase: A Birthday Clown for Archer

Review Showcase: How to be Twittertastic

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