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Happy Trails, Mr. Pish

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This week marks the passing of Mr. Pish; the intrepid traveling terrier of children’s literature, mascot of Indies Unlimited, and cherished companion of award-winning author and photographer K.S. Brooks.

In his travels, he visited 41 States, the District of Columbia, and  seven provinces of Canada. He swam in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans as well as 3 of the Great Lakes, and The Mississippi and St. Laurence Rivers.

In 2011, Mr. Pish was selected by Fido Friendly Magazine as One of the “Top 50 in the World of Dogs.”

He was a champion of outdoor learning and literacy, with six titles to his credit, and more to come. His books are being used in schools in the United States, United Kingdom, and Mexico.

Mr. Pish was also the only canine candidate for President in 2012, and the only one endorsed by Indies Unlimited.

For such a small dog, he cast a long shadow and touched many lives. He leaves a great legacy. We encourage you to check out Mr. Pish’s books and to buy one for a child you know to share in the tradition of outdoor learning and literacy.

Book Brief: Postcards from Mr. Pish

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Postcards from Mr. Pish
by K. S. Brooks
Genre: Children’s Educational
Length: 26 pages

Postcards from Mr. Pish follows the lovable Jack Russell Terrier, Mr. Pish, as he travels from the Atlantic Coast all the way to the Pacific Ocean! He writes about his adventures going across the United States and Canada in postcards from every state and province. From historic fishing villages to city lights to the tops of mountains and beyond, Mr. Pish shares his experiences in a fun and full-color way so children can learn about this great land. Book One in the Postcards Series which currently covers 41 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and seven Provinces of Canada.

This book is available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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Book Brief: Pibbin the Small

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Pibbin the Small
by Gloria Repp
Genre: children/fiction/frogs & toads
Word count: 9,500 words

Pibbin is desperate to get help for his injured friend, a turtle. He worries because it’s a long journey to the doctor’s house and the other frogs tell him he’s too small to go. “You’ll run into snakes and that giant bullfrog,” they say. “Black Snapping Crabs might eat you.”

He can’t help wondering: is he too small to be brave?

But his friend’s leg is still bleeding! Pibbin finds a pal, and they hurry off on the dangerous trip, hoping to return before she gets worse. No one knew to warn them about a crazy toad-driver, or stolen leaves, or a terrible, misted swamp. . . The two pals end up in more trouble than anyone ever expected.

Easy-to-read illustrated chapter book for ages 6 and up.

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Smashwords Sunday: It’s All About the Kids

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Let us be thankful also for Smashwords, an alternative to Amazon and an easy way to secure distribution to Kobo, Nook, Sony and other e-readers Amazon won’t touch.

You-know-what is coming up quickly, and books make a great present. Let’s take a gander this Sunday at some of the wide array of titles in Children’s Books. If you see something you like, just click the book and take a look.

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Featured Author: Al Holtz

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Al Holtz is the married father of three girls and lives in Northern Virginia. He has been a fan of superheroes all his life, and a fan of children’s books since he started reading to his kids over a decade ago. Holiday Heroes League is the joining of those two passions, and was over three years in the making.

Al’s ongoing projects include a series of board books for toddlers and a science fiction short story.

In addition to writing, Al works as an IT professional, is a huge football fan, and spends much of his other spare time coaching his daughters in soccer and basketball. Continue reading →

Video Trailer: Buck the Good Doog

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Are you ready to embark on a fun adventure with an endearing dog? Witness how an eight-week-old collie pup gets adopted and becomes a loyal herd dog.

Based on true events, this book will educate your child on the breed instincts and characteristics of a collie. Filled with colorful, hand-painted illustrations, it will capture your child’s imagination and take them on a journey in the life of a loyal four-legged companion. Buck the Good Doog is a must read that allows children to explore both the beauty and responsibility of owning man’s best friend. The word “Doog” is not a typo. You will have to read the book to find out why it becomes a part of his name!

This title is available in print or Kindle edition from Amazon.

Indie Spirit: Renee Pierce Williams

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Author Renee Pierce Williams

Indies Unlimited wishes to extend a warm thanks for a particularly generous donation by fellow indie author Renee Pierce Williams. Renee made her donation through the PayPal button at the bottom of the left sidebar on the main page.

She wrote, “I have scoured the internet looking for sites that offer insight, in’s and out’s and do’s and dont’s for first-time authors. Luckily I stumbled upon you guys!”

We are glad you did too Renee, and we are glad you find value in the information provided here on Indies Unlimited. We think your generosity makes you an outstanding example of the spirit of mutual support in the indie author community.

Renee owns and operates Animates, an in-home pet care business she started in 2002. Her love for animals began at a very early age. Throughout her life, she has raised and cared for all types of animals, large and small. She began showing horses at around age twelve. She joined the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) in 1998 and began showing professionally. Her book is Buck the Good Doog:

This book is a perfect choice for children and animal lovers at any age.

“Buck the Good Doog” is based on a true story about a beloved collie growing up on a farm. With hand-painted illustrations by the author’s daughter, children will learn about the collie’s breed instincts and their unwavering loyalty.

Renee lives in Midland, Georgia, with her husband Bill; her daughter Shelby; two horses, Sparky’s Lucky Andy (Andy) and Intangible Jet (Floyd); two birds, Dolly and Miss Poof; and a dog, Dobby.

You may visit the Renee Pierce Williams – Author Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rpwilliams4 or her website www.buckthegooddoog.com for more information and photographs of animals featured in this book.

Featured Author: Hayley Rose

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Author Hayley Rose

Multi-award-winning author, Hayley Rose, grew up in the beach side town of Pacific Palisades, California, to a family of visual artists. In the early 1990′s she traveled the U.S. with her band Crush Violet.

In 1994, after a family reunion, she was inspired to write a children’s book. Looking for a cute and catchy name for a main character, she kept hearing “first in, first out”. Hence, the name Fifo was born. Hayley’s mother would often ask her what she wanted to be when she grew up, so Hayley decided to start her series of “Fifo” books with that very question. Her first book, Fifo “When I Grow Up” was published in 2002.

Her love of travel inspired her second book in the Fifo series, Fifo “50 States”, published in 2010. Stepping outside the Fifo series, “Do’s and Don’ts, Lessons in Etiquette” will be out at the end of 2012. Continue reading →