Wednesday – www.traceymcox.com

Wednesday – http://www.traceymcox.com

This year I’ve decided to challenge myself more. I will be marketing for myself and my business harder. And for my clients also. Needless to say, the first website for me to promote is…   *shameless plug alert!*   my own:

www.traceymcox.com

As many of you know, I’m a small business. I write, illustrate, market, and crochet. On my website you’ll find information about my:

• books
• illustrations
• social media set up
• critique services
• marketing
• website design
• crochet products

I really do appreciate those of you who are already a client of mine.   *I really, really do!*   You all make my life an adventure. I can’t tell you how much fun I had crocheting this year. And seeing everyone’s response at the things I made.

Please visit my website and have a look around. Let me know what you think about it in the comments!

Until next time…
~t

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New Year – Motivation

Welcome to 2018, y’all!

It’s the time of the year of new-ness. I like to think of it as a turning of the page, a new chapter, a new book. The possibilities before you are endless. There are things out there you want to make better, want to try for the first time. I’m here to tell you to GO FOR IT!

Time is our worst enemy. We don’t know how much is left. If you want to write. WRITE! If you want to draw. DRAW! If you want to go back to school. REGISTER! Reach for the stars.

As many of you know, I detest making resolutions. I always feel as if I’m setting myself up for failure. And ain’t nobody got time for that. So instead of listing things I want to accomplish. I choose a word to inspire me throughout the entire year. Once chosen, I print it out where I can see it every day. Or re-look at when I get discourage. This year my word is…

CHIPS

No, not potato chips. Or wood chips. Or even poker chips. Although poker chips would fit perfectly in my field. As every thing seems to be a gamble!   *laughing*   But the chips of every day life, what you are doing, exposing yourself, and getting things done. This is the quote where I found my word:

So, my challenge to you is how will you stretch yourself this year? Do you like to make a New Year’s Resolution?   *it’s okay if you do*   Do you like to find an inspirational word? Or do you do something different? Let me know in the comments.

~ HaPpY NeW YeAr’S EvErYoNe ~

Until next time…
~t

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Wednesday www – SCBWI

Wednesdays I like to share websites that I have found beneficial. If you have been following me for a while, these will probably sound familiar. But I must say the ones I repeat, I repeat for a reason.

My first website to share for the year is SCBWI.org.

SCBWI stands for The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators and is a world-wide organization and is broken down into different regions. I happen to be in the Southern Breeze Region, which is Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle.

SCBWI holds two major conferences a year, and then most regions will host a conference separately. These are amazing opportunities for writers and illustrators. You get to take various workshops or attend different speeches. These can be from other writers/illustrators or agents, editors, and art directors. You get to meet people who will actually GET you! You have the opportunity to present yourself in front of the very people you submit too. You know, to make that personal connection.

You also have an opportunity to volunteer for your region. I volunteer with mine.  😀   Not only is it a great way to pay-it-forward, but the main speakers will see your name and know that you take your job, be it writing or illustrating or both, seriously and are not afraid to go the extra step.

There are dues every year, but I have found that it is well worth it. There is a bi-monthly newsletter, a monthly Insight newsletter, access to The Book, the opportunity to submit to many awards and grants, and much more.

For more information click over to SCBWI.org and check it out. If you are serious about writing or illustrating for children, you won’t regret it!

Until next time…
Happy Writing!
~t

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Books Love & Taters Book Festival is TOMORROW! (#BLTBF)

Books Love & Taters Book Festival is TOMORROW!

*big production music*

   The festival is tomorrow.
Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow
Will be fun.

Just thinking about tomorrow
Brings a broad smile that tomorrow
There will be sun.

 

Tomorrow!
Tomorrow!
#BLTBF is TOMORROW!

It’s only a daaaaaaaaaaay
A
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

 

How’s that for a production number? *LOL*

I wanted to give a shout out before tomorrow to everyone who is helping to make this year’s #BLTBF possible:

Platinum Sponsor:

• The Portier Agency

Gold Sponsors:

• OnStage Publishing
• South Georgia Lube Center
• Dixie Peanuts

Silver Sponsor:

• L’s of Ocilla
• Irwin County State Bank   *member FDIC

Bronze Sponsors:

• Esparaza’s
• Ameris Bank   *member FDIC

PLUS:

• THREE anonymous donors!!!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Because of each of you, the 5th Annual Books Love & Taters Book Festival will be another great success. If you are local, please visit these businesses and let them know how much you appreciate their help in supporting literacy in South Georgia!

 

Until next time…
~t

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REVISIT the Featured Author Posts:

1. Amanda H. Williams
2. Amy O’Quinn
3. Beth Hallman
4. E. M. Knowles
5. Jamie Dodson
6. Janie Hopwood
7. Jeff Newberry
8. Kristofer M. Hanson
9. Raven H. Price
10. Tracey M. Cox

#BLTBF website

I hope you have enjoyed reading about all the authors that will be attending this year’s Books Love & Taters Book Festival this year. If you would like to read more about the festival, donate money and become a sponsor for next year’s festival, or read more on the authors… VISIT the Books Love & Taters Book Festival website.

REVISIT the Featured Author Posts:

1. Amanda H. Williams
2. Amy O’Quinn
3. Beth Hallman
4. E. M. Knowles
5. Jamie Dodson
6. Janie Hopwood
7. Jeff Newberry
8. Kristofer M. Hanson
9. Raven H. Price
10. Tracey M. Cox

Thanks for allowing me to toot the horn about the amazing people. If you are in my neck of the woods this Saturday, stop by the booth and say hello!

Until next time…
~t

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#BLTBF meet Tracey M. Cox!

It’s Fall ‘all! And that means it time for the Books Love & Taters Book Festival! This will be the 5th Annual Books Love & Taters Book Festival and we are super excited! Not only is it a great birthday, we are getting bigger! This year the #BLTBF will feature TEN AUTHORS. Most from South Georgia! What better way to support and meet your local authors?

Today I want to introduce you to…

Tracey M. Cox

Tracey M. Cox has been telling stories since she could babble. Her love of stories turned into a career in 2000 when she decided to pursue writing professionally. She hasn’t looked back. Since that day, she has been published in newspapers, magazines, an anthology, and ultimately seen her name on the covers of books. Tracey believes in never growing up and writes for children.

She is a PAL member in the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). In SCBWI, she is active in the Southern Breeze Region where she volunteers as Local Liaison for South Georgia and is the chapter’s Webmaster and PR Coordinator. She is also a KidLit TV team member and a founding member of the South Georgia Writer’s Guild. To help promote literacy in her local area, Tracey founded and directs the Books Love & Taters Book Festival, which is held in Ocilla, Georgia on the last Saturday in October during the Georgia Sweet Potato Festival.

Check out Tracey’s titles…

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Please visit our authors website and pages. Like and follow them! Let them know what you think of their work. Feel free to comment and share their content. Show them some social media love!  🙂

Thanks for visiting and reading about the authors who will be attending the Books Love & Taters Book Festival! Don’t forget to come to Ocilla, Georgia on October 29th. We will have the Georgia Sweet Potato Festival going. Within the Arts & Crafts vendors you will find the 5th Annual Books Love & Taters Book Festival! Stop by our booth. Say hello. Ask your questions. Buy some books. Don’t forget to get them autographed! And as always Have Fun Reading!

Until next time…
~t

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#BLTBF meet Raven H. Price!

It’s Fall ‘all! And that means it time for the Books Love & Taters Book Festival! This will be the 5th Annual Books Love & Taters Book Festival and we are super excited! Not only is it a great birthday, we are getting bigger! This year the #BLTBF will feature TEN AUTHORS. Most from South Georgia! What better way to support and meet your local authors?

Today I want to introduce you to…

Raven H. Price

After thirty years of service Raven H. Price retired as a State of Georgia employee. Her plans now are to devote her time to writing, painting, and the church teaching Bible classes. The love for her Lord has motivated her to entertain others making His Word come to life while showing them His love.

Check out Raven’s titles…

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Please visit our authors website and pages. Like and follow them! Let them know what you think of their work. Feel free to comment and share their content. Show them some social media love!  🙂

Keep coming back! Tomorrow will be the last day I will be hosting each author! Don’t forget to come to Ocilla, Georgia on October 29th. We will have the Georgia Sweet Potato Festival going. Within the Arts & Crafts vendors you will find the 5th Annual Books Love & Taters Book Festival! Stop by our booth. Say hello. Ask your questions. Buy some books. Don’t forget to get them autographed! And as always Have Fun Reading!

Until next time…
~t

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