Sonja McGiboney, Author

Day 7 of the IG challenge. I learned how to make a reel. It's a simple one, but hey, it's a start. www.instagram.com/reel/DPgWwUd...

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Image of a red leaf on yellow Chrysanthemums was taken at a winery in Smithfield, Virginia.

Day 6, IG Challenge by Javacia Harris Bowser: Seasonal Bucket List – Share your fall bucket list.

I don’t get out with my camera as much anymore, but hope to capture a little bit of fall color before it all disappears.
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From The Ashes By moonlight, and the glow of the campfire ahead, the boys crept through the woods. They stopped before the clearing.Joe’s voice shook. “Brian, are you sure you want to do this? What if they come afte...

I just submitted my entry into the Fall Writing Frenzy.

Check it out on my blog. sonjamcgiboney.wixsite.com/sonjamcgibon...

photo credit: Pexels via James L

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An elf with long ears and a purple coat and boots, rides an orange cat.

Eddie Elf leaves the North Pole, and his loneliness, to seek adventure. Though it doesn't turn out as he hoped, he learns that magic, and friendship, happens when you help others.

Preorder now for only $10.00

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Lovely!

Preorder price is only $10.00. It will go up to $14.99 after it's published.

YouTube video by Sonja McGiboney Cover Reveal The Adventures of Eddie Elf

It's almost here and I'm ready to share the cover made by Cyndi Harvell Lee! youtu.be/EhVkVZ4pucI
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Thank you, Esther. I did submit it to Kirkus, so now I wait.

I can understand the worry.

That's terrific

I'm about to published my 1st Chapter book in a series, and I'm just formulating a plot for the 2nd book. I have maybe a 50 word outline. I wish I would have started this sooner so I could start hype for the 2nd book when excitement over 1st dies down.(Which would probably aid in 1st book sales.)

A toy elf is taped to the bumper of a tax and a dog, Boston Terrier breed, is trying to pull off the tape.

THE ADVENTURES OF EDDIE ELF is a magical, fun journey about courage, friendship, and finding where you belong. Cover reveal coming soon, but here is a peak at the back. Illustration by Cyndi Harvell #kidlit #KidLitSky #ChildrensBooks #HolidayBooks #SelfPublishing #BookSky #ChapterBooks #authors 🖋️📖💰

No, I was wondering what experience Indie authors had with Kirkus. But I took the plunge anyway and submitted the manuscript to them and paid the $$$$. Fingers crossed that it is positive!

Yes, I have done all that. I just debated getting a review because of the cost. Thanks for your offer of help.

Chapter book (kids/ adventure holiday) and I am almost ready to publish. I am considering getting a Kirkus review.

thank you.

black and white sketch of a dog looking at a butterfly in the sunflowers

Thank you, Sofia. Those are things I hadn't thought of. I have been writing children's books forever, and just wrote my first adult book under a pen name, I'll have to remember all that for the next one. Great ideas!

Sorry, too general. I know beta readers, prof edits, prof artist, build anticipation. Are there other ideas to do prepub?

Whoo hoo! Congrats!

Hi Sofia, I'm not good at this platform. Which question are you responding to? I put out two, the one about Bookstr and the other about what to do before publishing?

Question? Are there any crucial steps I should take before publishing my book? #writingcommunity #writerslife #writer #author #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingtips 🐴💙📚

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Question? Has anyone used Bookstr for book promotion and reviews and, if so, did you see an increase in sales from their services? #writingcommunity #writerslife #writer #author #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingtips

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a collage of animals from the zoo, buffalo, burrowing owl, eagle, crane, racoon, and more.

These pictures didn't make it into my new book, Marching Through the Zoo! I've taken so many zoo pictures over the years, I had to do something. Coming out Soon... (Still waiting on a few things.) #kidlit #photography #handclappingsong #easyreader #elementaryreading #kidsbooks #animals #zoo

While we are at this peace accord, perhaps we can invite the birds as well? They seem to think the world is their toilet. Those aviators have the ability for precise unloading of their cargo and continue to drop bombs on my car, my porch chairs, and the rest of my garden treasures.

A red curtain that is partially open revealing an orange cat and the smile of an elf wearing a purple coat.

Coming this fall, The Adventures of Eddie Elf. Eddie feels like an outcast and decides to leave the NP on an adventure, but his adventure isn't what he expected. Read more here www.jazzysbooks.com/post/the-adv....

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The second book is COMING THIS FALL! Here's a first glimpse of the illustration style and a character making a return from the first book. More reveals coming up over the next few weeks!

It's exciting when your illustrator reads creates a cover that's perfect for the book. ‪@cyndiharvell.bsky.social‬ Thank you, Cyndi. Not showing it yet, I still have some final editing and blurbs to write before publication, but I’m happy! #kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks #author #writingcommunity

A flyer showing the covers of Sonja's many books.

Hi Alexandra, Thanks for the kind words. I have about thirty children's books out.

A wooden bin holding Sonja McGiboney's children's books at the Gadsden, AL Library

I have a BIN at the library. I am so excited! I love Gadsden Alabama's Library. #booksky #writingcommunity #12x12PB #KidLit #WritingGoals #LearnWithFun #AlphabetBook #KidsEducation #LearningABC #PictureBook #PreschoolLearning #EducationalBooks