Name: DonnaMcDine
Book Title:
Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters
Genre:
children’s
Publisher:
Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
Thank you for your time in
answering our questions about getting published. Let’s begin by having
you explain to us why you decided to become an author and pen this book?
Donna: As long as I can
remember I have always enjoyed immersing myself in books and I hope to invoke
the same feelings into my readers.
Is this your first book?
Donna: No, this is my fifth
children’s book.
With this particular book, how
did you publish – traditional, small press, Indie, etc. – and why did you choose
this method?
Donna: I went the small press
route with Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. I went with Guardian Angel
Publishing because I immediately was drawn to the family feel and care Lynda
Burch takes with her authors and illustrators.
Can you tell us a little about
your publishing journey? The pros and
cons?
Donna: Patience intertwined
with determination of learning the writing craft and not rushing the process is
essential. The road to publication is a long one. Depending on the speed of
your publisher, from the time of submission, to hopefully editing process then
publication in my experience it can take anywhere from one to three years for
your book to see the light of day, especially if illustrations are involved.
What lessons do you feel you learned
about your particular publishing journey and about the publishing industry as a
whole?
Donna: Everyone’s experience on
publishing rollercoaster is unique. Don’t be so worried about comparing
yourself to others. Success comes in all shapes. Write what you love. Study
publisher submission guidelines and follow them to the letter. This is not time
to think outside the box. Publisher submission guidelines are in place for a
reason. Adhere to them.
Would you recommend this method
of publishing to other Donnas?
Donna: It honestly depends what
your wants and needs are. As for me, the experience with a small publisher has
been a positive one.
What’s the best advice you can
give to aspiring Donnas?
Donna: Seek out writer critique
groups, attend workshops and join the Society of Children’s Book Writers and
Illustrators. The wealth of information and assistance is outstanding!
Thank you for interviewing me.
I enjoyed visiting with you and your readers.
Title: Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters
Genre: children’s
Author: Donna McDine
Website: www.donnamcdine.com
Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
About the Book: The anxiety of finding one’s own place and friends in kindergarten without the comfort of having her fraternal twin sister nearby at first overwhelms Dee until she realizes even without her fraternal twin sister, Dee and her classmates for the most part are in the same boat.
Thank you for taking the time out to interview. Your questions were thought provoking. Best, Donna
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