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Catching Santa |
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Place!Next Generation Indie Awards 2011 Children's/Juvenile Fiction |
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Forget everything you know about Santa because it is just not true! It is six days before Christmas and weird things are happening in 11-year-old Jakob’s Florida neighborhood. His best friends, Logan, Shig and Fleep, are convinced their Christmas is in danger—especially when live snowmen appear. Jakob dismisses the bizarre events as an elaborate hoax concocted by the bully down the street. But when the bully turns into smoke, a magical and powerful stranger looms as the mastermind behind the mayhem. He demands the unimaginable and impossible: that Jakob catch Santa … or else! Visit Catching
Santa and Pants
on Fire Press or Amazon.com for more information. |
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| “Three words come to mind when I think
of Jill Ronsley—collaborative, knowledgeable and expert. Jill partnered
with us to deliver a beautifully designed and typeset Kringle Chronicles:
Catching Santa book, then worked with our printers and in the end formatted
our title into E-book form. Bravo Jill! You are truly an expert. One would
never know by looking at our title on the bookstore shelf that it was produced
by a small press. Catching Santa stands shoulder to shoulder with its corporately
produced peers. Rest assured that Pants On Fire Press will partner with
Jill on future releases.” —Cris Francet, publisher, Pants On Fire Press |
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The Magic Manuscript: Book One - Voyage to Eve
Ilion Two teenagers, Arthur and Jennifer, unearth a medieval manuscript in Cornwall, in modern England, during the Christmas holidays. While reading the manuscript, Jennifer becomes engrossed in the story of fifteenth-century Lady Genevieve, a sixteen-year-old Cornish girl who escapes from her brother when he tries to marry her to one of the earls of Tudor against her will. Jennifer is, in reality, catapulted back to the fifteenth century, as well as to England in the sixth century. When Arthur realizes she is missing, he follows her back in time. “Jill Ronsley, of Sun Editing & Book
Design, has been a wonderful mentor, and I would like to thank her for
her invaluable input." For more information and to purchase, visit Amazon.com,
Barnes
and Noble or the author’s
website. Get
the eBook here. |
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Wizarday: When Our Stuff Went Away by Sarah Itzhaki illustrated by Dave Hill ISBN: 978-965-7435-01-4 |
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In Amber, Curly and Lee’s home, daily routines are posted on the doors. Opinions are like solid brick walls. Enter their home and find out what happens when a wizard casts a spell. The daily family routine vanishes and the brick walls come tumbling down. Join Amber, Curly, Lee, Mom and Dad in their hilarious adventure as they solve a mystery and rebuild their home with a great big window of Harmony. |
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 WIZARDAY—a
book with a game!Game of the Year! Creative Child Magazine 2011 The Toy Man™ Editors Choice Award 2011 |
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"Many
health-related problems may be prevented or resolved by following a
proper daily routine.
These include nutritional issues, sleep disorders and academic challenges
based on conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder. Wizarday combines
a wonderful set of tools that help children and parents implement such
a daily routine, both at home and in a clinical setting." “Getting
children to understand, value and follow daily routines can be challenging.
This book presents a fun and positive way for parents to
reinforce this message to their children." For more information and to purchase, visit the Toys’NTayls Web site.Click here to read about The Two Tuba Switch, the first children’s book from Toys’NTayls. |
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| “Jill has worked with
Toys’NTayls since we initiated our first product and is responsible
for every word we publish. She does line editing and copyediting of our
marketing materials, books, games and website. She also designs our books
and prepares them for press. Unique in her combination of diverse capabilities,
she is always professional, trustworthy, kind and patient—a great
example of how the Internet offers a wonderful opportunity to find and
work with the best people worldwide.” —Sarah Itzahaki, Ph.D., publisher |
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Saltwater Taffy by Eric DelaBarre illustrated by R. C. Nason Published by Seven Publishing ISBN: 978-0-9723578-0-7 Designed and edited by Jill Ronsley |
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| Set in the town of Port Townsend, Washington, Saltwater Taffy follows the lives of five friends as they uncover the secrets of a treasure map that once belonged to the ruthless New Orleans pirate, Jean Lafitte. The discovery thrusts them from one treasure-hunting adventure to the next as they try to out-wit, out-think and out-maneuver everyone, from a one-legged junkyard man and an overbearing town bully to the creepy old man living at the top of the hill. Saltwater Taffy is a race-to-the-finish adventure that will grab you and never let go. | ||||||||
| “With great friends,
epic adventures and poignant life lessons along the way, Saltwater
Taffy will touch your heart, at any age.” —Janice Tashjian, Associate Producer, AVATAR “This book is extremely well written and
beautifully illustrated. It's the kind of book that any tween will
love—boys and girls alike. It has something for everybody, but
most importantly, offers great values and ideals. Give this book as
a gift—the recipient will be captivated, fascinated and grateful
to you forever!” |
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| For more information and to purchase, visit SaltwaterTaffyBook.com, Amazon.com or your favorite online or local store.Click here to view an interview with the author on Seattle’s King5 TV. | ||||||||
| “When I received glowing endorsements
from 9 Teachers of the Year for Saltwater Taffy, I knew the
design of the book was paramount. As an independent, I must make sure
my products match and surpass the look and feel of New York. With Jill’s
help and expert guidance, Saltwater Taffy is now a book that
jumps off the shelf into the hands of readers. Her work is SAWEET!” —Eric DelaBarre, Author & Publisher, Seven Publishing |
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Partners Again A story about imagination, cookies, chalk dust, murder, blue diamonds, and family! by Arthur T. Lee illustrated by Nick Bontorno ISBN: 978-0980229707 |
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Winner
of the Dove Family Seal of Appoval 2008
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| The real power of imagination comes from your heart! Albert mctweed is a real boy on the brink of a really big problem. PJ McDougal is a cowboy from Albert s imagination with no real problems at all. All that changes one terrible afternoon when Albert s parents separate, and Albert and PJ meet face to face. From there, the adventure—a blur of reality and imagination, really and not-so-really—begins. Albert’s elementary school proves corrupt, a murder of gargantuan proportions takes place, and a bitter betrayal exposes Abert’s whereabouts to a gang of vicious criminals led by the elusive Al Godon. And while knowledge is crucial in the real world, it is only Albert's imagination that has the power to save his family. | ||||||||
| “A rip-roarin , hootin tootin adventure! There’s something for everyone ... middle graders through adult readers.” —Jen Weiss, Harper Collins | ||||||||
| “A Young Adult book filled
with vivid imagination. Partners Again is written with a kid’s perspective
in mind. The author has crafted a well-written, multi-layered and entertaining
tale based on the workings of a young boy s imagination. The issue of parental
separation is relevant and important in many kids’ lives, and this
book deals with it in a unique way. There is even a glossary of some of
the more advanced words at the end of the book, which is a great way to
help young readers learn new vocabulary.” —The Dove Foundation, Dove.org |
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| “Jill Ronsley has been instrumental in
the maturation and success of my first novel, Partners Again. Without hesitation,
I can honestly say working with her has been a pleasure, an education,
and a highly rewarding experience. From our first conversation prior to
signing a contract to our final “until next time” after sending
my novel to the printer, she was a guiding beacon of knowledge, experience,
and empathy. I consider myself extremely lucky to have secured her highly
skilled services, and I consider her a friend. With an eye for detail and
a passion for literature, Jill’s remarkable work is the result of
those priceless qualities we all hope for in an editor and designer. A
thousand times over, thank you, Jill!” —Arthur T. Lee |
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| Published by Nobility Publishing. Available at Nobility Publishing and Amazon.com (where you can see the work of Sun Editing & Book Design using the Search Inside feature). Kindle edition available. | ||||||||
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The Secret Zoo by Bryan Chick Published by Harper Collins |
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ForeWord Magazine
Award 2007
Juvenile Fiction Category |
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| The Secret Zoo, written with imagination and charm, will appeal to young people and adults alike. Filled with adventure, Noah, Ella and Ritchie must overcome obstacles in their search for Noah's missing sister, Megan. As they travel with their heroes from their ordinary residential neighborhood or Clarkstown, to their local zoo, to the lush City of Species, to the Dark Lands, children will want to read this book again and again. This is the kind of book whose appeal will last from one generation to the next. | ||||||||
To purchase and for information, click here or visit major booksellers online. |
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| “... a fast-paced mix
of mystery and fantasy [with] enough action and suspense to keep the most
reluctant reader entertained. It promises to be the beginning of a popular
series.” —School Library Journal |
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| “Bryan Chick … easily
bridges the gap from mystery to fantasy.... [The]
characters and animals spring to life with beautiful imagery, and leave
readers anxiously awaiting the sequel. This fast-paced novel will appeal
to both youthful and mature readers. The intricately designed plot will
keep readers turning pages.” —ForeWord Magazine |
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"I
strongly believe that this is one of the best, if not the best, recently
published book for middle readers that I have read in a long time!" |
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| "Jill Ronsley exceeded
my expectations in her substantive edit of my novel, The Secret Zoo.
Jill's strongest abilities are, I believe, rooted in her unwavering attention
to detail. From structuring sentences to suggesting adjustments to plot
or characters, her advice and changes to The Secret Zoo always
enhanced the readability and strengthened the story. An excellent writer,
Jill is in touch with the nuances of language and knows how to tighten
writing to have it read more cleanly, effectively, and gracefully. She
does all this while maintaining the author's unique voice. Working with
Jill, I
sensed that she realized
the passion that went into writing The Secret Zoo,
and she not only respected that, she honored it. Jill was always available and
answered emails more promptly than any other trade professional that I've worked
with. I would highly recommend Jill's services to everyone interested in having
their work edited. I hold exceptionally high standards and was delighted when
Jill
surpassed them. I will undoubtedly work with Jill on future projects." —Bryan Chick |
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