Tale of the Black Mamba is an Ebook too!

So, I finally managed to turn my children's book into an ebook and what a finicky job it was! I really can't complain though, because this whole publishing process has been a wonderful experience! 

From illustrating the cover to formatting and printing the book, it's been scary, fulfilling and euphoric! This is the cover page in the book, although I didn't think to include the little thumbnail picture in the printed version until I saw the ebook publishers doing it. Oh well, next print run!

You can find an electronic copy of Tale of the Black Mamba at Smashwords or if you prefer, I'd be happy to sign a copy for you at lenoreangela.com . Oh, marketing! Shameless self promotion! 

What people are saying about Tale of the Black Mamba

"With a steampunk sensibility and wildly inventive plot, plenty of verbal (as well as actual) fireworks, and an evil mastermind as ruthless as Sax Rohmer's Dr. Fu Manchu, this darkly humorous fantasy is a fabulous confection of a book. Fair warning: teen readers should be prepared to steal it back from the adults in the household." 

—Eileen Kernaghan - Author of Wild Talent: a Novel of the Supernatural

"Lenore Angela combines simple, everyday words to create something exquisitely wonderful."

—Irene Livingston - Author of Finklehopper Frog

"From the wildly inventive, black-capped, mauve-slippered Dr. Wu to a sumptuous subterranean hideaway and a teetering tightrope rescue above Niagara Falls, this book has all the fun of the 1901 World's Fair: a rollicking good tale brimming with escapades galore."

—Jacquie Argent - Freelance Editor

Benny the Boat Builder

Little Benny Bunny was going to build a boat.

Hoped when it was finished, that it would really float!

Took it to the Hollow,

then had a little break.

Before he put his sailboat, in the little lake.

He set it in the water and watched it float away.

Happy eating ice cream, that lovely day in May. 

Wiled away the hours,

 so proud from where he lay. 

 And vowed to be a builder,

then everyone could play!

Another Gorgeous Day!

If you ask me, it's never too early for a picnic And what a perfect way and a perfect day to wile away the time. Eating, sleeping, reading. Wait, reading!

Holy bunnybrains, Batman. Absolutely everybunny's reading Tale of the Black Mamba!

I guess even bunnies like to have the stuffing scared out of them once in a while. Well, maybe only a little, it's not that scary.

Spring Has Sprung!

Easter morning and all is calm.

Before the sugar rush, of course!

Penny attempts to demonstrate that given enough Easter chocolate, Bunnies most certainly can fly!

Ducks in the Park

So nice to see the sun for a change this morning. Snapped these lovely little creatures at the park today while we were walking Clare.  

Pretty Mallard.

The one thing I've learned about taking wildlife shots is, NO DOGS ALLOWED. Unless you want your blabber mouth of a dog sticking her big fat nose into everything and scaring off the most beautiful blue heron you've ever seen! 

Back to the Bunnies

Taking a litte break from writing to knit a few bunnies for Easter. Here's a special dress order for a lovely woman named Connie. I couldn't resist writing her a little poem to go with it.

Little Connie Bunny,

Is as good as she can be.

Always eats her carrots,

And she wouldn't hurt a flea.

Keeps her room all tidy,

No, she never makes a mess.

All in hopes of wearing,

Such a pretty Easter dress.

Rare Rabbits Press Announces...

Well, I've gone and done it (big fanfare, please). I've hit the send button to
Printorium Bookworks, for what feels like the scariest move I'm ever gonna make! The cover is finished (which I can hardly believe I drew, or that I'll ever be able do again, it's a three book series). The manuscript is properly formatted (I hope), and my little publishing house, Rare Rabbits Press is in business. Whew! My heart is racing, could be the coffee, but I doubt it.

Yesterday I made a little website, www.lenoreangela.com to talk about the process ahead (I'm sure I'm in for it), to help showcase the book, and to sell copies (that would nice). Wish me luck, I'm gonna need it!

Living in a Snowglobe

We live in a hollow. Here's a look at my backyard. Sorta like our front street that the city snowplow never seems to find. 

 Since I can't get anywhere because my car prefers clear, dry roads (you'd think being a Volvo she'd love the snow) there's no excuse to not finish my book cover which is almost ready for the printer! I'm so excited. The next big learning-curve-hurtle is marketing the thing, not to mention formatting and PDF-ing the covers, paperback and e-book. Flying by the seat of my pants, over here. Stressing!

Though I'm sure if Clare could talk she'd say, 

"Try this, you'll love it!"

"Get ready for impact..."

"put your back into it..."

"And smile! No worries, here!"

 Enjoy every minute.