Just for Today Has Been Published.

Hi All

As I mentioned in my previous post, I have new book to talk about. I’m thrilled to announce that my latest picture book has been released by Guardian Angel Publishing. It’s titled, Just for Today.

This book is based on the time I have spent playing with my daughter, but it is written for a boy and his Dad. IMHO, there aren’t enough books geared for boys. Boys tend to be more reluctant to read, so I’ll do anything I can to encourage a love of reading. It starts with a simple question, “Where are you going?”

Marina Movshina did a terrific job with the illustrations for this book. She also illustrated my first book, If I Could Be Anything. Her use of watercolors really helped bring out the soft, gentle tone for this book. I’m excited to see what kind of reception this book gets. The book blurb and links are below.

If finding buried treasure, exploring outer space, and winning the World Series sounds like good way to spend the day, then you’ll love this gentle rhyming picture book about spending quality time with kids. All that’s needed is a little time, a lot of imagination and plenty of love.

This book is available as a print book, an E-book, or a book on CD from Guardian Angel Publishing.


Books are also available from amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, or ask your local bookstore.
Autographed copies are also available. Please go to http://www.kevinmcnamee.com/pages/home/my-books/just-for-today.php for more information.

Being Featured at Writers on the Move

Hi All

It's been a while since my last post.  There's been plenty of things going on that I haven't had time to blog about yet.  But I hope to get to it shortly.  I've been involved in putting together interactive ebooks and I have a new picture book that just came out...more on that later.  Right now, I just want to drop a quick note to tell you that I'm being featured on Writer's on the Move, where I talk about work/life balance as a writer.  If you get a chance, please stop by www.writersonthemove.com and say hello.

Happy Writing,

Kevin

Lightning Strikes is Featured in Guardian Angel Kids Ezine

Hi All
I just wanted to share a nice surprise regarding one of my previously published books! I just found out that my book, Lightning Strikes is being featured in this month's edition of Guardian Angel Kids ezine. The theme is "weather", so my little rhyming counting book fits right in there. If you get a chance, stop by and check it out at http://guardian-angel-kids.com. The full press release is below.


M E D I A R E L E A S E
CONTACT: Donna McDine, Editor-in-Chief, Guardian Angel Kids Ezine
Email: submissions@ guardian- angel-kids. com

Website: http://guardian-angel-kids.com

For Immediate Release

Children's Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Weather - September 2012 Issue

Welcome to the GAK September 2012 issue all about the weather.

The weather often times sets our mood. Editor-in-chief, Donna McDine enjoys

a cool autumn day with the wonderful visual of the colorful leafs

immediately relaxes me. With summer rapidly coming to an end McDine is

looking forward to the next change of seasons. While she enjoys the so

called lazy days of summer, McDine embraces the opportunity for a regular

school schedule affording her the time to focus on her own writing, and

continued work at GAK and private client publicity work.

The GAK staff invites you to sit for a spell and enjoy the every changing

world of weather. Take a ride on a cloud and dance in the rain through

poetry, experience the apprehension of a thunderstorm and competition

amongst friends at the school science fair through engaging stories. Or look

through the fog and learn how it helps the giant redwood trees of California

grow and learn tornado safety tips.

Visit the writers and illustrators in the Guardian Angel Kids September 2012

issue and enjoy the alluring poetry, stories, articles and activities,

www.guardian- angel-kids. com.

Letter from the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Donna M. McDine

Featured BookS:

Lighting Strikes Flip Book by Kevin McNamee and art by Eugene Ruble

Cloud Jumpers Flip Book by Tracy Ahrens and art by Eugene Ruble

Children'S poetry, ACTIVITIES, SHORT STORIES, and articleS:

"One Little Cloud," by Barbara Bockman - the every changing cycle of clouds.

"Weather Wisdom," by Guy Belleranti - changing seasons.

"Crack Boom Crash," by Rose Thoman - how to stay safe in a lighting storm.

"Fair-Weather Friends," by Jennifer A. Buchet - science fair competition.

"When You Can't See the Water," by Mary Reina - how fog affects your life.

"A Dark Furious Looking Monster," by Irene S. Roth - the importance of

knowing what to do before a tornado hits.

Visit Guardian Angel Kid today and

www.guardian- angel-kids. com and enjoy a child safe and ad free Ezine.

We also invite you to stay connected with Guardian Angel Kids through our

Facebook Fan Page



http://www.facebook .com/pages/ Guardian- Angel-Kids- Ezine/1637850803 46247.

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine an email at



submissions@ guardian- angel-kids. com and let them know what you think of

Guardian Angel Kids and what you'd like to see in the future. They aim to

please.

The Guardian Angel Kids Ezine staff and contributors look forward to your

visit. Thank you for your time and interest.



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2013 Theme List for Guardian Angel Kids Ezine

Hi All,

It's been awhile since my last post, but I just wanted to pass along the
Guardian Angel Kids Ezine theme list for 2013.  What's great about this Ezine, besides the fact that they occasionally feature one of my books ;-), is that they accept submissions from children as well as adults.  I've been writing since I was a kid and I don't remember any real opportunities to get my stories or poems published.  So if you are a writer, or know an up and coming one, this may be a good place to send your work.   Please see below for the themes and submission guidelines.

M E D I A  R E L E A S E  

CONTACT:    Donna McDine, Editor-in-Chief, Guardian Angel Kids Ezine 
Email:       submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com 
Website:   http://guardian-angel-kids.com   

For Immediate Release

Guardian Angel Kids Ezine Announces 2013 Theme List and Submission Guidelines

Guardian Angel Kids Ezine expands the Guardian Angel Publishing (book publisher) mission and is an advertisement free location designed for a healthy and safe entertainment for children. GAK invites you to view our 2013 Theme List and get your creative juices flowing and write an original short story, non-fiction article, and/or poetry ideas around the 2013 Guardian Angel Kids Theme List.

January 2013 - Sewing – submission deadline - November 1, 2012

February 2013 - Imagination – submission deadline - December 1, 2012

March 2013 - Nutrition – submission deadline - January 1, 2013

April 2013 - Libraries – submission deadline - February 1, 2013

May 2013 - Circus – submission deadline - March 1, 2013

June 2013 – Confidence – submission deadline - April 1, 2013

July 2013 – Ice Cream – submission deadline - May 1, 2013

August 2013 - Aviation – submission deadline - June 1, 2013

September 2013 – Anti-bullying – submission deadline - July 1, 2013

October 2013 - Farming – submission deadline - August 1, 2013

November 2013 - Magic – submission deadline - September 1, 2013

December 2013 – Gratitude: Pass It Forward – submission deadline - October 1, 2013

YOUNG MUSES/CHILDREN SUBMISSIONS
Guardian Angel Kids accepts submissions from children up to 12. Topics and guidelines are the same as adult submissions below, including payment. 

FICTION
Up to 500 words. Picture stories: adventure, animal, humorous, multicultural, nature/environment, problem-solving, sports. Character driven stories that children will be able to relate to. 

ARTICLES
Up to 500 words. Articles may include activities, animals, arts/crafts, concept, cooking, math, nature/environment, problem-solving, science. 

PARENT/TEACHER ARTICLES
Up to 700 words. Articles on parenting, teaching, reading, writing, and relating to the mission of the Guardian Angel Kids website. 

POETRY
Kid-oriented poetry. Poems must be well written with no forced rhyme and roll off the tongue. 

Our themes also tie into the Guardian Angel Publishing books, so be sure to check out the many books published each year at http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com. 

Please visit Guardian Angel Kids to read and adhere to our full submission guidelines athttp://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/submissions2013.htm. 

October, November and December 2012 issues are open for submissions. View themes and submission guidelines http://guardian-angel-kids.com/submissions2012.htm.

Thank you for your time and interest.

Being Featured at Writers on the Move

Hi All,

 I just wanted to drop a quick note to let everyone know that I have an article featured at Writers on the Move. I talk about using a smartphone to help organize my writing related activities. So if you get a chance, please stop by and say hello. The link is below.

 http://www.writersonthemove.com/2012/05/smartphone-latest-addition-to-this.html

Psyched for a Sequel

Sorry for the long absence, folks.  I’ve been swamped and haven’t kept up with the blog, although I’ve been nagging myself incessantly about it for a couple of weeks.  I’ve been busy with a middle grade novel that has been calling me, although I’m not much past the research part of it.  Also, I have a rhyming picture book that has been plaguing me for a while.  I know what I want to do with it, but I having a hard time wrapping the rhyme and meter around the plot.  Finally, I have also been researching and working on some interactive eBooks.  Factor in a day job and family, my free time is scarcer than hen’s teeth.  But I digress…

I was able to finish off a revision of one my prose manuscripts though (yippee) and it’s been accepted by my publisher (whoo hoo!).  It’s a sequel to my picture book, The Sister Exchange.  It’s called The Brother Exchange and it’s a “boy book” version of my previous book.  In this book, the characters are Evan and Matthew.  Evan wants to trade his brother in at The Brother Exchange.  However, each “trade in” is worse than the one before.  Finally, Evan realizes how special his brother really is.

It took me over a year to write and revise it since I received approval to do a sequel, but I think it’s a great book (even if I do say so myself).  Hopefully, the phenomenal Kit Grady will lend her talents to this book as well.  But it’s still too early to know the details yet.  I will definitely keep you posted when I know more.

Guardian Angel Kids Ezine - March 2012 Edition is Online

I'm pleased to announce that the March 2012 edition of Guardian Angel Kids Ezine is now online.  This month's theme is The Human Body.

http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/

The full press release is below with all the details.  Please stop by and enjoy the stories, poetry, activities and online games with your favorite little ones. 


M E D I A R E L E A S E

CONTACT: Donna McDine, Editor-in-Chief, Guardian Angel Kids Ezine

Email: submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com

Website: http://guardian-angel-kids.com

For Immediate Release

Children's Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: The Human Body - March 2012 Issue

Welcome to the March 2012 issue of Guardian Angel Kids Ezine (GAK). This
month our theme for GAK is The Human Body.

Did you know that you lose 60 - 100 strands of hair every day? Or that
fingernails grow nearly four times faster than toenails? The distance around
the earth is 25,000 miles. If you measured the length of all of a child's
blood vessels, the total would be 60,000 miles. In an adult, it would be
100,000 miles or nearly four times the distance around the earth.

And that bothersome earwax that seems to build up so frequently? It protects
the delicate inner ear. Our bodies are indeed complex and amazing.

Come explore the world of "The Human Body" through featured books, poetry,
activities, engaging stories, and articles
<http://www.guardian-angel-kids. com/> www.guardian- angel-kids. com.

Letter from the POETRY EDITOR: Donna J. Shepherd

Featured BookS:

Muscles Make Us Move: The Sum of Our Parts Series - Flip Book by Bill Kirk &
Artist Eugene Ruble

Human Anatomy Video by Dejan Kober

Children'S poetry, ACTIVITIES, SHORT STORIES, and articleS:

In the Bone Zone by Bill Kirk - learn about the skeleton through this
amusing poem.

Games and Activities to Teach the Human Body by Kathy Stemke - games and
activities that require whole body participation will attract children's
imaginations.

If I Have to be Normal by Juliana Jones and illustrated by Clara Batton
Smith - finding a healthy balance even if you don't follow the "normal" way.

Listen Up! by Laura Thomas and illustrated by Jack Foster - school girl
Jasmine discovers the hard way why we are created with two ears and just one
mouth.

Excuse Me, I Burped! by Layne Fleming - you open your mouth to speak and out
comes a burp. You're embarrassed. You wonder why you burped.

Read Aloud Tips and Strategies: How Educators and Parents Can Sustain
Interest by Dorit Sasson - both educators and parents play a strong role in
ensuring young readers are engaged during read aloud time.

Visit Guardian Angel Kid today and <http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/>
www.guardian- angel-kids. com and enjoy a child safe and ad free Ezine.

We also invite you to stay connected with Guardian Angel Kids through our
Facebook Fan Page
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Guardian- Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247>
http://www.facebook .com/pages/ Guardian- Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247.

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine an email at
submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com>
submissions@ guardian-angel-kids.com and let them know what you think of
Guardian Angel Kids and what you'd like to see in the future. They aim to
please.

The Guardian Angel Kids Ezine staff and contributors look forward to your
visit. Thank you for your time and interest.

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Featured at Writers on the Move-Interactive eBooks

Hi All,

I just wanted to drop a quick note to let everyone know that I'm being featured at Writers on the Move.  I am talking about creating interactive eBooks and how my picture book, The Sister Exchange, was created for the iPad.  If you get a chance, please stop by and say hello.

http://www.writersonthemove.com/2012/02/interactive-ebooks-next-generation-of.html

Thanks,

Kevin

PBS KIDS – Writing Contest for Grades K-3

Every now and then, I come across a story in the news that has an incredible message that I just have to share it. PBS KIDS is hosting a writing contest for kids in grades K-3. What a wonderful way to develop a love of reading and help young minds explore their creativity! I first started writing in the first grade and I just love the fact that this contest could open up a whole new world to another generation of writers. Plus, getting kids interested in the storytelling process is a terrific way to foster a love of reading. The press release is below.


Press release

Jan. 30, 2012, 9:00 a.m. EST

PBS KIDS GO! is Calling All Kids for Its Annual Writers Contest

PBS stations throughout the country encourage children to create original stories and illustrations


ARLINGTON, Va., Jan 30, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- PBS KIDS GO! is kicking off the new year with its annual PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest, a national initiative designed to promote the advancement of children's reading skills through hands-on, active learning. The Contest, managed by member station WNED, partners with PBS stations nationwide to encourage children grades K-3 in communities across the country to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their own original work.

"In partnership with our local member stations, we are offering the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest as an opportunity for early learners to explore their creativity while developing essential literacy skills," said Lesli Rotenberg, Senior Vice President, Children's Media, PBS. "Research shows that creative writing can enhance and improve a child's literacy development, and through this Contest, PBS is helping prepare children for learning and success in school."

Beginning January 16, 2012, PBS stations throughout the country will work with schools, public libraries and other literacy organizations to implement the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest in their communities. Children will be encouraged to write and illustrate stories and submit them to their local stations, which will select winners and award prizes. These winners will then be entered into the national level of the Contest where a panel of judges will select the winners. National winners will be announced and prizes, including tablets, e-readers and MP3 players will be awarded during summer 2012.

For the first time, stories can be digitally submitted to the Contest through a tool developed by new sponsor, StudentPublishing.com. Every participant that uses the tool will receive a free animated digital book of their story that they can share with others, including parents who can purchase bound copies of the entry as a keepsake for years to come. As in years past, winning entries in each of the Contest categories will be featured on the site, PBSKIDS.org/writerscontest, and visitors to the Contest site will continue to have the opportunity to create "Story Mashups" with winning stories.

More information on participating local stations, general entry rules and contest resources can be found on www.PBSKIDS.org/writerscontest .

PBS KIDS is a trusted guide nurturing young learners ages 2- 8. As America's largest classroom, PBS inspires children to discover their full potential for success in school and in life through a transmedia approach reaching children wherever they live, learn, and play.

About PBS KIDS GO!

PBS KIDS GO! offers early elementary children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based programs. For more information on specific PBS KIDS GO! content supporting literacy, science, math and more, visit PBS.org/pressroom, join our community online on Twitter and Facebook, or visit PBSKIDSGO.org.

About WNED

Through WNED-TV, ThinkBright and Well/WORLD TV, Classical 94.5/WNED-FM and WNED-AM 970, the member-supported WNED Buffalo/Toronto provides high quality programming and services to local, regional and national audiences that enlighten, inspire, entertain and educate Western New York and Southern Ontario communities. Additional information about WNED can be found at wned.org.

About StudentPublishing.com

StudentPublishing.com is the school division of Creations by You, and provides award-winning educational publishing products that support educators and parents. Several publishing services are offered to schools whereby students receive a free printed copy of their story. These programs are designed to inspire and reward the creative effort of students as well as improve comprehension and interest in the underlying subject matter.

SOURCE: PBS







PBS

Melissa Mills, 703-739-8134

mkmills@pbs.org

or

360 Public Relations

Caitlin Melnick, 617-585-5775

cmelnick@360publicrelations.com

or

WNED

John Craig, Ph.D., 716-845-7000

jcraig@wned.org

The Sister Exchange is now an interactive Ebook app for the iPad

Hi All,

I’ve been pretty quiet around here recently and although I’ve been bursting at the seams to let people know, I wanted to wait until I had something concrete to show before I made any kind of announcement. My picture book, The Sister Exchange, has been published as an interactive book for the iPad.

There are plenty of features to this book including, movable graphics, sound effects, music, animations, and author readings by yours truly. There are even bonus features such as a jigsaw puzzle and hidden autograph page with a personalized message.

This book is priced at $2.99. Considering all the features this book has, I think it’s a bargain. I’ve tested the app and I’m very, very happy with the results.

So if you have an iPad and you would like to hear a picture book read with a New York accent, boy do I have the book for you! The link to the iTunes store is below.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-sister-exchange/id491267295?mt=8

Regards,

Kevin

My Brother the Frog is featured in Guardian Angel Kids Magazine

Happy New Year All!

Here’s to a happy, healthy new year filled with peace, prosperity, six figure book deals, or what ever else your heart desires.

I’m pleased to let you know that my latest picture book, My Brother the Frog, is being featured in this month’s edition of Guardian Angel Kids online magazine. The theme is siblings. This book is perfect for that theme. It is about a boy who gets mad at his brother and turns him into a frog, and an assortment of other animals as well while trying to change him back.

If you get a chance, please stop by http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/ to see my book and other stories, games and activities with the little ones in your life.

Regards,

Kevin