In the close of 2018, I reflected on the many blessings we accomplished in the start up with our new business venture, Skip Thomas Adventures. In May, we met our publisher Katie. In June, July, and August, we did layouts, re-writes, editing, and added illustrations. In September, all was sent off to the printer. In October, all the hard work we put into our dream, many years of hard work, materialized and we had our first hard copy in hand. Then came our first book launch and shows. What a whirlwind of adventures for us!
We had some book reviews on SKIP THOMAS GETS ADOPTED that I’d like to share with you. These really blow my mind as I still can’t believe we’ve been published!
“I enjoy Tim Romero’s illustrations he produces for children’s books by the way he simplifies a complex scene, creating an adorably playful feel to the viewer that invites them to the event as it unfolds”
Dave Bowman, Owner, Superior Paint Supply
“What a fresh and delightful story! This lovely book encourages adoption.”
Laurie Brett, Retired 3rd Grade Teacher
“The story of SKIP THOMAS GETS ADOPTED is a children’s book that shows the fondness of a family coming together and bringing warmth to your heart. Tim’s art shows amazing technique, giving each character their own unique personality.”
Kyle Cleveland, Varex Imaging
We’ve learned a lot in the past few months. And, we have a lot more to learn. I had no idea how much goes into this publishing thing, even though I’ve gotten my degrees in Art, English and Writing. I studied many years in these fields. I remember so many people telling me an Art Degree would never get me a job, that I was wasting my time and money in tuition. Same thing with a Writing Degree. And they said teachers were the only ones that used an English Degree. Well, I guess I proved them wrong!
So, as the new year progresses, we are currently working on the next book in our series. It will be called SKIP THOMAS’ FIRST HALLOWEEN and will be coming out in the fall. Also, this is the time of year we look for places to vend and sell our book. We have some things lined up and as soon as they are confirmed, we will post our calendar for you.
I hope you all have dreams to chase this year, conquer your fears and just go for it! You never know, they may just come true. Mine did. God bless, until next time…..
Skip’s mom, Cb
One of the places we are looking at for an event, Wheeler Farm
