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Announcements:
February 4, 2012: Donna to appear at the Orangeburg Library, Orangeburg, NY to present The Golden Pathway and to conduct a craft of creating a “lap book” about the Underground Railroad
September 3, 2010: Signed booked contract with Guardian Angel Publishingfor "Powder Monkey." This will be her third book.
September 3, 2010:Long Story Shorthas published her short story, "Nikko and Herman," in their December 2010 Ezine.
June 23, 2010: Signed booked contract with Guardian Angel Publishingfor "Hockey Agony." This will be her second book.
A bit of the journey...this ms was critiqued in the early stages by Suzanne Lieurance (CWCC) and her online critique groups and placed as Honorable Mention in the Writer's Digest 78th Writing Competition, then edited after the competition by Lea Schizas to assist in expanding the story since it was no longer under a word constraint from the contest.
She wishes to convey thank you to all who had a direct hand in making this dream come true!
I am thrilled to share with you that my historical fiction children’s book, The Golden Pathway placed as a Top Ten Finisher in the children’s book category of the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2010.
My heartfelt thank you to all who voted, I truly appreciate your ongoing and never ending support in my writing career!
Many of you I know personally and I am humbled to be in such talented company. Congratulations to all!
1. Philip and the Superstition Kid, John Paulits, Gypsy Shadow Publishing
2. If Wishes Were Fishes, N.A. Sharpe, 4RV Publishing
3. A Wish and A Prayer, Beth Bence Reinke, 4RV Publishing LLC
4. The Mishaps of Gum Drop Island, M.M., Self
5. The Weaver, Kai Strand, Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
“The Golden Pathway is an excellent book on slavery and the Underground Railroad for young readers. It is an excellent book for parents to read with their children or teachers to read with their students.”
“Donna's book is a must read, every school in America should have a copy of it. We can all learn a lesson about compassion from the main character.”
Award-winning Children’s Author, Donna McDine Visits the Tappan Library, Tappan, NY – Monday, January 17 at 3 pm
Tappan, New York – Join Donna M. McDine at the Tappan Library, Tappan, NY – Monday, January 17 at 3 pm when she presents her first children’s book, The Golden Pathway, August 2010, Guardian Angel Publishing. This historical fiction story book transports the reader back through time to the Underground Railroad.
As one young boy struggles to come to terms with his father’s beliefs and actions towards slaves, he pulls from deep within his soul, courage and determination he never knew existed. Will David’s attempts to save Jenkins come to fruition or does David get caught red handed in defying his Pa?
“David crept into the barn.His first attempts to help Jenkins hadn’t gone well.Jenkins cringed when he saw David.Over time, David gained Jenkins’ trust with promises that he was not there to harm him, but to help.Tonight the wounds from the whip were worse than ever.The welts looked as if caterpillars were stuck under the skin.”
Journey along as McDine puts forth her unique mesmerizing voice where the depths of emotions from the main character spill forth from the pages and has you spell bound from the onset.
Donna McDine’s first story book, The Golden Pathway, placed in the top 100 of the Children’s/Young Adult category in the 77th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, resulting in publication with Guardian Angel Publishing. Her articles and stories have been published in over 25 magazines and McDine has two more books under contract books with Guardian Angel Publishing.
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Full Media Kit, Headshot, Book Cover Art and more are available upon request.
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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 New Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine
Jennifer Reed, original Editor-in-Chief is stepping down from Guardian Angel Kids and will be replaced by award-winning children’s author, Donna McDine effective immediately.
Ms. McDine comes to Guardian Angel Kids with 20 plus years of administrative and web design expertise in both Fortune 500 companies and as a virtual assistant. Along with her experience in the children’s publishing industry as a published author, National Writing for Children Center Publicist Intern, and former Stories for Children Magazine marketing manager McDine brings to the forefront her business, writing, and marketing know how to propel Guardian Angel Kids to further success in 2011 and beyond.
Please join, Lynda Burch of Guardian Angel Publishing, Kevin McNamee, Guardian Angel Kids Technical Director, and MarySue Roberts, Guardian Angel Kids Cover Art Director in welcoming Donna McDine to the family.
Please visit Guardian Angel Kids and become familiar with all we have to offer the young muses in your life at http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com.
Thank you for your time and interest.
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Indie-Debut 2010 Interview Feature with C. Lee McKenzie, The Write Game
The Write Game http://writegame.blogspot.com hosted by C. Lee McKenzie is your one stop place to learn about up and coming debut writers in various genres. McKenzie is quite the accomplished author with several middle grade and young adult books to her credit, coupled with her experience teaching inter-cultural English and studies in American Language at San Jose State University. This makes for the perfect visit for the authors of Indie-Debut 2010 http://indiedebut2010.blogspot.com.
Lori Calabrese, The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade
Danika Dinsmore, Brigitta of the White Forest
Donna McDine, The Golden Pathway
Jo Ramsey, Connection
Beth Reinke, In My Bath
Be sure to leave a comment and or question, each author will check in throughout the day to field your comments and questions. Visitors participating in the contest point system please see further details within the Indie-debut 2010 interview. Don’t miss out on the chance to win a special giveaway tote bag with special treats.
Thank you in advance for your interest.
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CONTACT: Suzanne Lieurance, The Working Writer’s Coach
Marketing the National Writing for Children Center is No Longer a One Man Show! Writing is usually a solitary endeavor, as children's author Suzanne Lieurance knows. But, as founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center, Lieurance also knows that marketing or promoting the Center, and its coaching club for children's writers, should be anything but a one man show.
"The National Writing for Children Center is a valuable resource for both aspiring and published children's book authors," says Lieurance. "Yet, writers can't get the help we offer if they don't even know we exist, which is why I'm pleased to announce that Donna McDine is joining our staff as Publicist Intern. Donna will help me plan and implement all promotional activities for both the National Writing for Children Center and the Children's Writers' Coaching Club. I'm very excited about this. With Donna on staff, there are so many new ways we can promote and market both the National Writing for Children Center and the Children's Writers' Coaching Club. We're out to provide children's writers with the information, instruction, and resources they need to start their writing careers or take their careers to new levels. I can hardly wait to get the word out about all we have to offer!"
Margaret Fieland Announces Guest Author, Donna McDine at Poetry and Prose
Margaret Fieland, an accomplished piccolo and flute player and the daughter of a successful painter is a published author in a number of poetry and short story anthologies. Through her blog Poetry and Prose, Ms. Fieland is proud to showcase authors through her insightful and intriguing interviewing style.
Stop by Wednesday, August 11 and visit with Margaret at http://www.margaretfieland.com/blog1 and guest author, Donna McDine. Donna will be on hand throughout the day to chat and field any questions you may have.
Thank you in advance for your interest.
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Donna is thrilled to announce her manuscript entitled, "The Hockey Agony" as been accepted by Guardian Angel Publishing.
A bit of the journey...this ms was critiqued in the early stages by Suzanne Lieurance (CWCC) and her online critique groups and placed as Honorable Mention in the Writer's Digest 78th Writing Competition, then edited after the competition by Lea Schizas to assist in expanding the story since it was no longer under a word constraint from the contest.
The ink is barely dry on the contract and Donna is over the moon!
She wishes to convey thank you to all who had a direct hand in making this dream come true!
Donna is beyond THRILLED to share with you her two entries into the 78th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition have been awarded Honorable Mention in the category Children's/Young Adult Fiction.
I'm thrilled to share with my readers the signing of my 1st book contract with Guardian Angel Publishing for my manuscript entitled, The Golden Pathway. Listen in at Book Bites for Kids with host Suzanne Lieurance for the exciting announcement!
I am thrilled to announce that I received notification today (October 10, 2008) that my entry entitled, "The Golden Pathway," has placed in the top 100 of the 77th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition in the category: Children's/Young Adult Fiction. YIPPEE!!
