VIRGINIA WRIGHT, Author & Illustrator

May Preschool Activity Page

Virginia Wright — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:03:20 +0000

“May” Preschool Projects – Spring showers bring May flowers Theme Activity Page (s) for preschool children – Count how many flowers in the picture. Write the letter F, draw a flower. Number and Letter Recognition, plus art. This is just one of our monthly activity pages for preschool children- Click here for more lessons.

Mother’s Day Giveaway

Virginia Wright — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:47:36 +0000

Welcome! Be sure and read all the way to the bottom so you don’t miss out on any of the eBook or paperback giveaways! When you click on the link to go get your free ebook, don’t forget to come back to this blog to get more author’s books. This event is on Mother’s Day May 12, 2013 for (1) day only!

I hope all you mother’s out there have a wonderful Mother’s day ! I thought it would be fun in the comment section below if you shared one of your favorite Mother’s day memories. It could be a memory you and your mother had, or one you and your children had. The story that pulls at my heart strings the most, will win a paperback copy of my book “Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do!”

This Mother’s Day when you visit your mother…and take her flowers, or take her out to eat–please give her an extra hug for me when you say goodbye! My mother passed away in 2007– this day of celebration is hard for me, however, Mum will always remain close in heart! She says as she wipes the tears away…

“Now let’s get on with the giveaway!

A few of my author friends and myself have banned together in a book giveaway-some of us will be giving away eBooks, some of us will be giving away Paperbacks, and some both! I have listed the author’s below, including my own links. Visit both the Amazon page, and author blog. On Amazon you will find the free eBooks available, but on the blogs you will see if they are giving away a paperback (like I am)! I’ve also listed some of my favorite author’s Amazon book pages. Enjoy!

One request from you all…please take a moment and give back to the author by giving the books you get for free a review over at Amazon. Thank you!

Oh, one last thing…I am doing an author interview with Joe McCarthy–he has agreed to give away a paperback copy of his book to (1) commenter of his interview. Click here to go read his interview and comment for a chance to win his book!

Free eBooks & Paperbacks…

1) Jodi Desautels -

Johnny’s Adventure Makes Learning Fun: http://www.amazon.com/Johnnys-Adventure-Makes-Reading-ebook/dp/B00CENJ3DG (eBook giveaway)

Clarinda Cloud - http://www.amazon.com/Clarinda-Cloud-ebook/dp/B00BC2C38W (eBook giveaway)

Blog: http://smallreadsbookcorner.weebly.com/little-chatter-box.html

2) Dennis Higgins -

Parallel Roads: http://www.amazon.com/Parallel-Roads-Lost-Route-ebook/dp/B006NXD2LC (eBook Giveaway)

Blog: http://www.timepilgrims.com/blog.html (Paperback Giveaway) Two Winners Will Be Chosen!

3) Laura Wintczak Eckroat - www.lauraeckroat.blogspot.com A Simpler Time (Paperback Giveaway)

4) Virginia Wright - http://www.virginiawright.com/blog (Paperback Giveaway) Two Winners Will Be Chosen.

FREE on Amazon.com

Buzzzzzzzz: http://www.amazon.com/Buzzzzzzzz-What-Honeybees-Do- ebook/dp/B004EYUD9G (eBook Giveaway)

Crying Bear: http://www.amazon.com/Crying-Bear-ebook/dp/B00ALNOOKS (eBook Giveaway)

The Prince and the Dragon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Prince-Dragon-ebook/dp/B00ALMZ6BU (eBook Giveaway)

The Princess and the Castle: http://www.amazon.com/The-Princess-Castle-Fairy-ebook/dp/B00ALQ3DPW (eBook Giveaway)

5) Joe McCarthy - http://virginiawright.com/blog/?p=1508 (Paperback giveaway) Comment for your chance to win underneath this interview blog post.

Web: http://www.Josephmccarthybooks.webs.com

6) Sherry Ellis – Free: That Mama is a Grouch and That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN. You can find That Mama is a Grouch at Smashwords (use coupon code GP25M valid until May 13th): https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/103138. (eBook giveaway)

That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN will be available on Amazon Kindle for free on Mother’s Day, May 12th, (1) day only - (eBook giveaway)

7) Launa McNeilly – Lies In a Season of Tribulation (eBook giveaway) available at Smashwords with this code ( XG35B ) Enjoy!!! May 12, 2013 (1) day only!

8) Catherine Wolffe - free sample of Comanche Haven at SmashWords.

Here’s the link:

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/297802

Alexandra Faer Bryan – Get Green Kittty for free with this coupon Code: HJFHLP334F76 go to the iTunes Store and click the redeem link and enter the code. iTunes store link:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/green-kitty/id418094506

Web: http://www.greenkittybook.com/

Thanks everyone for stopping by! Please go download the free ebooks on Amazon. Don’t forget to stop by the blogs of each of these authors–some are giving away a paperback book! -VW

Some other great authors to check out: Joe Pranaitis, Eric VanRaepenbusch, Candace C. Bowen, Kristin Higgins, Paulette Forshey, Brinda Carey, Dianne Venetta, Ingrid Hall, Leslie Padgett…

Author Interview: Joe McCarthy

Virginia Wright — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:47:33 +0000

We appreciate you stopping by today for an interview, Joe. Thank you for participating in the giveaway and agreeing to give away a copy of your book to (1) commenter of this post.

Wishing you all the best in your writing career!

-Virginia Wright

1. Give us a brief introduction to yourself as an author, i.e., where you are from, how long you have been writing, names of books you have published, etc.,

My name is Joseph McCarthy, I am the author of “Detective For The Innocent”

I am from the ocean state also known as Rhode Island. I’ve been writing stories since the 7th grade and fell in love with writing during my years in high school. I have self published two books. Humphrey’s Way Home is a picture book for 4-8 year old. Humphrey’s Way Home was published in September 2012. Detective for the Innocent was published in February of this year.

Way to go, Joe! -VW

More About the Author …

Joseph McCarthy has been writing and illustrating since a very young age. He loves to write and draw a variety of story types. At the age of fourteen, Joseph took his writing to the next level; using his imagination and research skills to create exciting stories. In 2005 Joseph’s sister gave him an idea for a character, and his first children’s book was written. In 2011, Joseph self published his first book. Joseph has written several short stories. After publishing his stories, he realized that if you truly believe in yourself anything can happen.

2. What inspires you to write?

What inspires me to write is my friends and family because they will always be there for me with my writing. Reading also inspires me to write.

I like to read too, Joe! -VW

3. Do you prefer to write in silence or while listening to music?

I definitely listen to music while I am writing.

So do I Joe, as long as it is soothing–and not too loud! -VW

4. What time of the day do you find yourself writing the most?

I usually write at night because that’s when I am least bothered. Night is when my imagination works the best.

Theses days, for me, it is whenever my mood strikes me! -VW

5. Tell us a little bit about your next WIP?

The next book I am writing is called Prince of the Full Moon which is a cross between Harry Potter and Twilight.

That sounds intriguing, I wish you all the best with that! -VW

I can be contacted at:

Web: Josephmccarthybooks.webs.com

YouTube: Youtube.comJ000094

email: Josephmccarthy7@rocketmaill.com

Thanks for having me on your blog.

My pleasure, Joe! I truly wish you all the best! -VW

Detective for the Innocent By Joseph McCarthy

A former New York detective and a loving father is gunned down and shot by a gang called the Speed Killers. While in the emergency room, the detective asks his son Jeff to bring down whoever shot him and bring him to justice. At the young age of seven, Jeff promises his father he would. Twenty three years later Jeff is now a detective, following in his father’s footsteps, and now is ready to avenge the unsolved murder of his father and bring the killer to justice.

Comments are now open!

Announcement: Mother Day Giveaway

Virginia Wright — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:35:18 +0000

I will be announcing the participants in the Mother’s Day Giveaway soon…on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013, for (1) day only, authors will be uniting and giving away eBooks and some are giving away paperbacks in honor of Mother’s Day. … Continue reading →

APRIL PRESCHOOL PROJECT ACTIVITY PAGE

Virginia Wright — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:01:22 +0000

“April” Preschool Projects – Count how many Theme Activity Page (s) for preschoolers: Count how many Easter eggs, write the letter B, and draw. Letter Recognition, Counting. This is just one of our monthly activity pages for preschool children- Click here for more lessons.

Virginia Wright Interviewed at Tracy Campbell’s Blog

Virginia Wright — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:34:20 +0000

Buzzzzzzzz

This week instead of posting an interview that I have done with another author, I invite you to visit my interview that Writer and Illustrator Tracy Campbell conducted with me on her blog. Don’t forget to comment at Tracy’s blog, as I’m giving away a copy of my nonfiction, educational book, Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do–to (one) commenter that gets me buzzzing! Tracy will announce the winner next week on her blog. Good Luck!

Now buzzzzzzzz on over to Tracy’s blog!

Winners Announced | Joe Pranaitis Book Giveaway

Virginia Wright — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:24:38 +0000

It is always so exciting to announce the winners of a giveaway…today is no exception. I want to thank Joe Pranaitis for stopping by my blog and letting us learn a little more about him as a writer. Thanks also goes out to all those who visited my blog for the interview!

Last week I mentioned that I will be interviewed by Author & Illustrator Tracy Campbell, Saturday, February 23, 2013. I am going to let that be my weekly post and will refer you all over to her blog on February 24th with a link to the exact post. Yes! I’m having a giveaway…In honor of spring heading our way, I’m going to be giving away my non-fiction, educational book “Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do,” to (one) commenter that gets me buzzing with their comment!

And without further ado…
The winners of Joe Pranaitis’s book giveaway are:

1) Ginger Porter

2) Sherry Ellis

3) Dennis Higgins

Grand-prize winner of Infinite Possibilities & a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate:

4) Kathy Wright

Winners–please allow 7-14 days for delivery of your prize.

The other two commenters, Karen P. and Karen S., I’m sorry that you didn’t win one of Joe’s books. However, there will be another giveaway, as mentioned on Tracy Campbell’s Blog on February 23, 2013.

Congratulations everyone!

-Virginia Wright

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February 17, 2013 – Author Interview With Joe Pranaitis

Virginia Wright — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:43:10 +0000

Today my guest author is Joe Pranaitis. Please give Joe a big round of applause (clap – clap, woo hoo !) Thanks everyone for stopping by my blog. As you know, now and again I have been hosting guest authors, as I wanted to bring various authors and genres to my followers. With every interview – I ask authors to do a giveaway. Joe has graciously said he will be giving away four of his books and (1) $25 Amazon gift card to commenters. I’m thrilled with his generous offer. Please enjoy the interview, and stop by Joe’s social media sites now and again to give him a shout-out. Don’t forget to comment at the end of this interview for your chance of winning one of Joe’s gifts he is giving away.

On with the interview…

-Virginia Wright

Joe Pranaitis

I was born in East Chicago Indiana, I graduated from Calumet College of St. Joseph with a degree in business management, which helps since I am a co-founder of Shareef Entertainment LLC a company which will produce movies and TV shows. And all of this is because I began writing the concepts for my first book in 1996 when my art teacher at EC Central gave me the assignment to create a comic book but during the summer between the time that I graduated high school and started college I adapted those stories into a trilogy and now that first story is the first chapter of my first book.

How long have you been writing? I’ve been writing since I was a kid but everything did’t come together until my junior and senior years in high school when my art teacher assigned me to create my own comic book, I ended up writing and drawing two comic books the first was a sequel to a story that I had yet to write and the second was the last in a trilogy that when I adapted both stories into a full blown short story trilogy in summer of 1996 everything began to spark brighter than it had with the other stories that had I written.

Probably your art teacher saw the potential in you…and gave you that assignment on purpose!

Where does the inspiration come from for your stories? My inspiration for most of my stories come from ideas that I would like to try or settings that I can’t stop thinking about.

I love the ideas that come from waking up at night after dreaming!

Are you a fiction or non-fiction writer? I am a fiction writer, and now I can include screenwriter into that as well since I just co-wrote my first screenplay.

That is wonderful to hear that you just co-wrote your first screenplay–I wish you all the best with it!

Could you tell us about your latest writing project? My latest writing project was a screenplay that I co-wrote but I can’t give out any details yet because a couple of studio’s are currently looking at it.

I won’t pry. However, when it is okay for you talk about it, I’d love to have you come back with an update!

When writing do you prefer silence or do you like listening to music? I like listening to music because it keeps me focused on the project whether it’s a short story or a chapter or a screenplay I have to have music to focus my thoughts.

I definitely like to listen to music when I am working on illustrations, however, sometimes music is not my best friend when I try to concentrate on a particular thought for my stories.

Where online can viewers find you e.g., web, blog, social media sites?

Viewers can find me on facebook, twitter, goodreads, and I am posting new short stories on figment.com. To purchase books go to Amazon.com.

Thank you for stopping by Joe, I wish you all the best with your screenplay, as well as Infinite Possibilities!

Buy Infinite Possibilities

Comments are now open…

FEBRUARY 17, 2013, AUTHOR INTERVIEW & GIVEAWAY WITH:Joe Pranaitis Author

Virginia Wright — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:06:16 +0000

Visit my blog here, on Sunday, February 17, for the author interview and giveaway with Joe Pranaitis! Joe is giving away four of his books and a $25 Amazon Gift Card. You won’t want to miss this giveaway!

See you then,

-Virginia Wright

Valentine’s Day – Chocolate, Flowers, or a Romantic meal?

Virginia Wright — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:17:03 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day!

To all the Ladies out there, tell me…

Do you prefer chocolate, flowers, or a romantic meal? While you mull that question over, I have a romantic tale to tell about my husband; then you can comment below. No worries, this is PG!

My husband, Dave, spent his life in the military, a career man. He was in the USN, on ships, because of this, there were many years we did not get to celebrate holidays and events together, e.g., Valentine’s Day.

Hubby also has allergies, so through the years I never received flowers from him. Not while he was in port anyway– those of you who have allergies know– sneeze, Ah-Ah-HACHOO, and all that around flowers, cat dander, dust, perfumes, etc., One year long ago, I received flowers while Dave was out at sea, a Dozen Red Roses! I nearly cried when I opened the box from the florist, as inside with Dave’s handwriting was a little note professing his love for me and a reminder of the first day we met. That by the way– was many, many, many moons ago when I was just fifteen years old. It has probably been thirty + years now, or longer, since I received those flowers–but I never forgot how special that gift was; not because of the gift, (though I do love flowers), but because my husband remembered “the day that we met!”

Valentine’s Day for me, is not about the chocolate, flowers, or the romantic meal, all those kinds of things many people associate with Valentine’s Day (And you all know how I love my chocolate!). It is about the simplicity of love, the thoughtfulness of someone who makes that day special!

Enjoy yours!

-Virginia Wright