Author Archives: Virginia Wright

About Virginia Wright

VIRGINIA WRIGHT (born Virginia Brown) is an American multi-genre best-selling author, award-winning illustrator, and nature photographer born and raised in Maine. As an artist, the cover Wright designed for Steampunk Alice by Dennis Higgins won the AUTHORSdb Gold Award (2014). She won the AUTHORSdb Silver Award (2016) from Timothy the Christmas Mouse Coloring Book. Crying Bear ranked #1 Amazon Best Seller in Children's Bear Books (2016). Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do, ranked #1 Amazon Best Seller in three categories (2016). Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do is the AUTHORSdb Cover Contest Bronze Award winner (2018), in the Education category. Ayuh, Another Downeast Cookbook ranked #2 Hot New Release Best-Selling in New England Cooking, Food & Wine (2018). As a multi-genre writer, Virginia's WIP is currently a romance novella. Besides writing, in her pastime, when she isn't spending time with her husband, Virginia is a foodie and restaurant reviewer. She enjoys sifting through old recipes and photographing everything she cooks and eats. She is also a nature photographer and a mixed media artist; she gets her ideas for her illustrations through inspiration that she gathers from the nature that surrounds her, which is ever-present in her designs.

New Release! Practice Your Way to Perfect: Seashore Coloring Book

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7/6/2017 – New Release! Practice Your Way to Perfect: Seashore Coloring Book by Virginia Wright

As a mother, grandmother, and a preschool teacher, I know only too well how difficult and frustrating it is for colorists to stay inside of the lines.

Child, teen or adult this book is for everyone!  With five designs and five pages of each, you can color page one of the design, and if you go outside of the lines, or decide on a different color; you have four more additional pages of the same design to color. Keep coloring until you practice your way to perfect!

Includes blank Draw Your Own Art pages to practice drawing your art, this book will bring relaxing moments and joy to all those who turn the pages of this book. Practice Your Way to Perfect: Seashore Coloring Book is a great way to relax and de-stress while having fun!

* Coloring – is an excellent way for children and adults to develop their hand-eye coordination
* 8 x10 single-sided non-perforated coloring pages suitable for framing
* Draw your own art pages
* Coloring encourages fine motor skills development

* Seashore ( seashore, sea star, seahorse, sea lion, and egret ) designs are an excellent way to have  fun while honing coloring skills

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Interview with Reader’s Favorite Book Award-Winner, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

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Today’s guest author is Reader’s Favorite Book Award-Winner, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne. Deanie is a winner in 2016, 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Presented by The Author’s Show.com. She has received several other awards and nominations.

I met Deanie online a few years ago, and we have been author buddies ever since. I hope you have fun learning a little bit more about Deanie through the conversation we had below.  Her book My Life at Sweetbrier is being spotlighted in this interview as it is a true story that I loved.

My Life at Sweetbrier by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne is a beautiful, touching true story about a little girl that was diagnosed with a condition Cerebral Palsy and was told by her doctor that she would never be able to walk. Her father would not accept that diagnosis and instills faith in his little girl, and he set out to teach her to ride horses and felt if she could do that, she would be okay. Her parents opened a riding school (Sweetbrier) so that her dad could keep his promise to her. Despite her diagnosis, the family sets out on quite a journey in life…I recommend this book for older aged children for a couple of reasons, because it is a touching story of determination and it teaches a lesson never to give up, and that dreams can come true.

Big Bear Hugs,

-Virginia

How long have you been writing?

I studied and graduated from 2 courses at the Institute of Children’s Literature before writing my first book, Tails of Sweetbrier. It was published in 2009 but republished in 2017 with a new title, My Life at Sweetbrier, a new cover, and five additional chapters.

Do you like silence or music when you are writing?

I prefer silence because I think it’s easier to concentrate on my writing without distractions.

Is there any one thing that helps the creative juices flow?

No, I’d like to discover one, though.  If I have trouble discovering an idea, I try taking a break from writing. It sometimes helps me gather ideas.

What is your next work in progress?

My sister, Holly Humphrys-Bajaj, is working on the illustrations for our next book. We’re excited about creating our first picture book, about a little tractor named Wilbur. We don’t have a timeframe for the release yet, but I’ll be sure to keep you updated on it.

What would you like readers to remember most about My Life at Sweetbrier?

I think every child deserves to be inspired to follow their dreams because all things are possible if you persevere. You can realize your dreams against the odds like I did.

Thank you so much for interviewing me today, Virginia. We had fun together, as always. -Deanie

You are welcome, Deanie. It was fun…you truly are an inspiration. Xo -Virginia

Amazon page:

https://www.amazon.com/Deanie-Humphrys-Dunne/e/B003FFS15S/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

Website: www.childrensbookswithlifelessons.com

Facebook: 

Memories of Sweetbrier:

https://www.facebook.com/Memories-of-Sweetbrier-Farm-Easton-CT-1736497933252082/

Children’s Author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne:

https://www.facebook.com/Childrens-author-Deanie-Humphrys-Dunne-574820065875628/

 Pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.com/deaniedunne/

Interview by: Author and Illustrator, Virginia Wright 
Books by Virginia Wright can be found at Amazon.com and other online retail stores
Latest release: Who the Hell Are you? Alzheimer’s the Wrong Diagnosis

Author Interviews

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When I am not writing one of my own books, one of my favorite things to write about is other authors and post author interviews here on my blog. The reason for this is, I am bringing my readers into the world of writers.  As a writer and a seventeen time-book author myself, other authors never cease to amaze me. I have met some wonderful and talented writers, illustrators, and photographers that I now have meaningful relationships with, and all through doing interviews on the WWW. I hope that you will enjoy reading about some of my favorites. You may already know who some of these great talents are,  if not, maybe you will learn a little more about them. :-) Please follow my blog and you will be updated with new author interviews and other posts as they are published.  Other talented authors and illustrators not posted below but are mentioned on this blog are Vijai Sharma, Ashley Howland, Joe McCarthy, Jodi Desautels, Mario Joseph Cardarelli, Joe Landers, Ree Villaruel, and Alexa Bourne.

Enjoy!  –Virginia Wright

These author interviews are not posted in any particular order:

Deanie Dunne

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2016/05/friday-spotlight-deanie-dunne-childrens-writer/

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2015/12/pistachio-cake/

Dennis Higgins

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2015/12/new-release-pennies-from-across-the-veil/

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2015/12/recipe-dessert-choclate-dipped-peanut-butter-pretzel-bites-by-dennis-higgins/

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2017/01/spotlight-giveaway-11317-dennis-higgins-author-of-the-writers-apprentice/

Tracy Campbell

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2016/06/friday-spotlight-giveaway-tracy-campbell-artist-and-author/


Sherry Ellis

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2015/11/guest-author-sherry-ellis-author-of-ten-zany-birds/

Paulette Forshey

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2016/07/friday-spotlight-giveaway-paulette-forshey-romance-author/

Joe Pranaitis

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2013/02/february-17-2013-author-interview-with-joe-pranaitis/

Eric VanRaepenbusch

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2012/11/week-4-nov-25-2012-guest-author-eric-vanraepenbusch-interview-giveaway/

Launa McNeilly

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2012/11/week-4-november-25-2012-guest-author-launa-mcneilly-interview-giveaway/

Rhonda Patton

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2016/04/guest-author-rhonda-patton-talented-author-and-graphic-artist/

 

Jeremy Hawkins

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2012/12/week-5-%E2%80%93-dec-2-2012-guest-graphic-designerauthor-jeremy-hawkins-interview-giveaway/

Daniel Caron

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2016/07/friday-spotlight-giveaway-daniel-caronprofessional-speaker-award-winning-photographer/

Jane Firebaugh

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2016/05/friday-spotlight-jane-firebaugh-romantic-mystery-writer/

 

Lisa Winkler

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2012/12/week-5-%E2%80%93-dec-22012-guest-author-lisa-k-winkler/

Catherine Wolffe

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2012/11/week-2-nov-11-2012-guest-author-catherine-wolffe-interview-giveaway/

 

Sarah Bowman

https://virginiawright.com/blog/2012/11/week-3-november-18-2012-guest-author-sarah-bowman-interview-giveaway/

NEW RELEASE! Practice Your Way to Perfect: Butterflies Coloring Book by Virginia Wright

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♥***NEW! RELEASE***♥ BUTTERFLIES COLORING BOOK – Child, teen or adult this book is for everyone! 

 As a mother, grandmother, and a preschool teacher, I know only too well how difficult and frustrating it is for colorists to stay inside of the lines.

Child, teen or adult this book is for everyone! With five designs and five pages of each, you can color page one of the design, if you go outside of the lines, or decide on a different color than what used; you have four more additional pages of the same design to color. You can keep coloring until you practice your way to perfect.

Includes blank Draw Your Own Art pages to practice drawing your art; Practice Your Way to Perfect: Butterflies Coloring Book will bring relaxing moments and joy to all those who turn the pages of this book. Coloring is a great way for adults to relax and de-stress while having fun!

*           Coloring – is an excellent way tode-stress yourself!
*           8 x10 single-sided non-perforated pages
*           Draw your own pages
*           Butterfly and flower designs suitable for framing

“Color Away Stress through Creativity!”
-VirginiaWright

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Who the Hell Are You? by Virginia Wright Ranked Amazon #3 Hot New Release…

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Who the Hell Are You? Paperback Ranked Amazon #3 Hot New Release within 24 hours of publication. Who the Hell Are You? Alzheimer’s the Wrong Diagnosis is now available in eBook on Amazon. This book coming soon in other online retail stores.

I did not care about the gift, the cake, or balloons. I just wanted to hear “Happy Birthday, my darling,” from my mother. 

Who the Hell Are You? Alzheimer’s the Wrong Diagnosis, is the true story of my mother’s battle with Hydrocephalus. Initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, it was only when her condition worsened and we sought a second opinion, that the true extent of her illness was revealed. 

What were her symptoms?
Why was a “telltale” sign overlooked? 
Could YOUR loved one be suffering from Hydrocephalus? 

I hope that by sharing our experience, other families will be spared the heartbreak of losing a loved one to this frequently misunderstood disease. Unlike Alzheimer’s when diagnosed early, Hydrocephalus is treatable with a good chance of recovery.

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