Bedbug News: Bugs and Bites

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Bugs and "bites" for Bedbug

With the launch of my children's book Dec. 8, 2009, my writing life became that much more exciting. In today's post, I thought I would bring readers up to speed about The Bedbug Who Wouldn't Bite.

The book has done well, considering that it is a "new kid on the block." To be honest, I've been surprised at the interest shown. While I've lived and breathed the story the last year or two, others haven't. My friends have been incredibly supportive and my cyber-friends--people I've never met face-to-face but who I stay connected with on a regular basis--have also shown their support.

Bugs & Bites

• A bookstore owner over in Grand Forks, B.C. saw the Weekender newspaper write-up, Bit by the Bedbug, and she's ordered Bedbug book pkgs. for Soul Creations on Market Avenue. I can't wait to see pictures of her display.

• A translator over in Japan wants to enter the Bedbug Who Wouldn't Bite in a contest. She plans to present the book to Japanese publishers.

• A friend and musician who lives near Peggy's Cove is at work on a song about the Bedbug Who Wouldn't Bite.

• Bedbug book pkgs. are now going out to Nova Scotia businesses and once I receive posters I will be distributing more books.

• Six people have now expressed interest in the next story in the series--and yes, the next story will include a new toy!

Come spring and better weather I want to place books in more local establishments and I may approach schools to see if they would like the book.

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