03 Dec Annette Schottenfeld and a GIVEAWAY
EL: Hi everyone! I want to welcome author Annette Schottenfeld to “Writing Outside the Lines” today. Thanks for being here, Annette.
AS: Thank you for hosting Obi’s Mud Bath and having me on your blog. I’m thrilled to be here!
Follow your own path. Whether you are pre-published or have multiple books to your credit, everyone goes through slumps. Identify your end goal and keep going until you reach it.
Find a writing community to support your efforts, guide you, and cheer you on.
Attend writing conferences and classes to hone your skills and make professional connections.
Read, read, read. By reading across all genres, but especially the types of books you are looking to write, you’ll get a feel for what does and doesn’t work, resonates with you, and causes you to pull a book off the shelf.
The road to publication is a journey, so enjoy the ride and follow your passion.
Don’t stop. Don’t quit. Decide you can reach your mud bath!
EL: Ah, I love that. Everyone needs to find their own mud bath!
Where can we get your book?
EL: Do you have a website where people can learn more about you?
AS: Yes! I put a lot of thought into creating a fun and meaningful author website that not only reflects my message and branding but also provides valuable information.
I coordinated with a dear friend, who is a Disney artist, and the illustrations he created for my website reflect the importance of making books available to all children. He also drew a playful bird, which has become my mascot and is used on all my author materials.
EL: I LOVE your website! And this little guy is adorable!
Check out Annette’s website where you can find more about her, buy her books, and download educator guides and activity pages.
GIVEAWAY TIME! YAY!
Annette is offering a signed copy of Obi’s Mud Bath (U.S. addresses only) to a lucky winner. Just comment on this post, and let me know if you subscribe to this blog. If you do, you get an extra chance of winning this wonderful book.
Thanks for joining us, Annette!
If you are interested in learning more about me, my books, and my school visits, please find me at
https://EllenLeventhal.com A BIG thank you to the Picture Book Scribblers for creating this wonderful
graphic. 
Until next time,
Ellen
Melissa Stoller
Posted at 14:57h, 03 DecemberHooray Annette! I love this book!
Pamela Harrison
Posted at 23:17h, 04 DecemberYour advice is wonderful, Annette. Congratulations on your success with OBI’S MUD BATH. It looks like book children would love. The illustrations are adorable. I went to your author website and I love it. The illustrations are charming. Congratulations!