Crystal Marcos's Blog, page 18

I am going to the ocean, Ocean Shores, WA, taking a mini vacation and having a book signing. My daughter hasn't been, so this will be a fun new experience for her. It also coincides with the Big Weekend Triathlon & Footfest, something my husband will participate in. This will be a great little trip. Stop by and see me, I would love to meet you!

On July 9th from 1-4PM
I will be at:
Book Hut
114 E Chance A La Mer NE
Ocean Shores, WA 98569

When I read about what New England Photographer Donald Verger was doing, I thought to myself, How does someone who is so involved in so many worthy causes take on another project? After reading about the Joplin Art Project, I understood why he started it and I knew I wanted to help. Please take a moment to read about what the Joplin Art Project is all about and what Donald inspired me to do.

**A special note to fellow authors and children's artists/illustrators:

I am rallying for others in the industry to ask themselves what it is they can do to help. The school system is in dire need and it could use your help.

http://donaldverger.wordpress.com/

I am participating in another giveaway hop- MIDSUMMER'S EVE GIVEAWAY HOP hosted by I Am A Reader Not A Writer! Entering my giveaway for a signed copy of BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale is simple and fast, then hop on over to over 250 more book related giveaways. The hop is June 21st - June 24th Goodluck! My giveaway is open to US & Canada. Other giveaways have other rules. http://crystalmarcos.com/events.php

I am hosting another signed book giveaway of BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale here on Goodreads. Perfect for summer reading fun! I am thrilled to announce the sequel is releasing later this year. You won't have to wait to long to read HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE! Good luck! Contest runs until July 7th, 2011
Open to the US & Canada.

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...


BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale
HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE

Fellow Author David Cleinman was nice enough to conducted an interview with me and if you would like to see it, here it is:
http://davidcleinman.com/writings/aut...

I recently received a review from WHIMSICAL BOOKS and I was delighted to find out that it was memorizing to several children! 4.5/5

http://whimsicalbooks.wordpress.com/2...

I am so excited to be participating in the New Title Showcase at the BEA (Book Expo America). My book BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale will be displayed by Foreward Reviews located in main lobby of the #Javits Center in NYC, Booth #4183
May 24-26th
http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/

I am believing this venture will bring something wonderful! Good luck & best wishes to all that are participating!

I am excited to be participating in an author event at the RELAY FOR LIFE in Port Orchard, Washington. I will be signing and selling my children's book BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale at the event along with fellow local authors. $2.00 for every book sold will be donated to RELAY FOR LIFE.

Friday, June 3, 2011 from 6pm-9pm
Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10am-2pm
South Kitsap High School
425 Mitchell Ave.
Port Orchard, WA 98366
On the football field, tent #40

This week is Children's Book Week, May 2nd-8th. Family Literacy and You is hosting a children's book giveaway hop and I am participating. You can enter my giveaway and hop on over to the other 21 sites participating. My particular giveaway is easy to enter and no following required. Have fun!
http://crystalmarcos.com/events.php

~~It has been awhile since I have posted about Kaylee. I wanted to share some things we have enjoyed since spring arrived, that include bubbles.~~

We are still wearing winter coats here in Washington State. We have had some of the coldest days on record for this month.

The sun was out despite the chill and I was looking for some inexpensive entertainment for the little ones. I found it in the form of a bubble machine. I purchased it with a 50% off coupon at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Craft Store. For about $8.50 we have had days of fun with this item. I have taken it to church to entertain the babies and toddlers and plan to use it at my daughter's 2nd birthday coming up. In the pictures below you will see Kaylee with her cousins Max and Alyssa.





My husband and I also took Kaylee and her cousin Max to their first Library Toddler Dance Party. It included dancing, a bubble machine, balloons, a giant parachute, a giant earth ball, and more. They had such a blast! My husband and I had just as much fun watching them boogie! We attended another dance party this morning. It is very nice that this event is free.

I asked my daughter last week if she wanted to go to the library.
She said, "Yes, I love the library!"
I answered thrilled, "You do? You love the library?"
She replied, "I want to hug it!"
That's my girl!

She heads right to the children's book section. A section I love myself!



A couple other "bubbling" events included Kaylee's first bubble bath (she wasn't so sure of the bubbles at first) and the book pictured here, courtesy of one of the groups I am involved in found here: Children's Group.
It is about a king in a bath full of bubbles who doesn't want to get out. See our review here: Review