NEWS
February 2010
Author Kelly Fischer Releases Lillypad
Some children have pet dogs. Some have pet cats. Some even have pet frogs.
Jeremy has a pet plant, and her name is Lillypad.
So begins the story of Lillypad (ISBN: 9780984077335), author Kelly Fischer's fifth children's book. Through his relationship with Lillypad, Jeremy learns all about the fun of friendship, the importance of taking care of your loved ones, and—through a regular game the two play together—the value of stillness.
Lillypad once again teams Fischer's poetic prose and magical storytelling with Memphis illustrator Michelle Duckworth, who has illustrated all four of Fischer's previous books.
Fischer is a Montessori teacher in Bern Switzerland, where she ran her own school for 17 years. Her previous books include: Santa Delivers Presents in the Big City, Polly Poplar Plays Dress Up, The Moon Throws a Birthday Party, and The Most Beautiful Color of All, which was a finalist in the Children's Picture Book category for the 2009 Indie Book Awards. Her website is ktf-writers-studio.ch.
Duckworth is a graduate of the Memphis College of Art. Her website is www.michelleduckworth.com.
Lillypad is published by Two Peas Publishing (www.twopeaspublishing.com) in Columbia and Murfreesboro, Tenn. It is available for retail purchase online through Amazon.com and available for purchase by booksellers at twopeaspublishing.com.
January 2010
Happy New Year, With a New Amazon.com Distribution Option
A new distribution-related option is now available for authors whose books are published through Two Peas Publishing.
When you publish through Two Peas, your book is already automatically listed at Amazon.com and other online retailers. As of January 2010, you may now optionally add the Amazon.com "Search Inside This Book" feature to your title as well.
Amazon.com contends that books listed with the "Search Inside This Book" feature enabled sell better than books that do not allow searching. "Search Inside This Book" allows Amazon customers to browse a portion of the book's contents, much the way a brick-and-mortar bookstore customer will flip through the pages of a book in the store to determine whether that book is right for him or her.
More information about new distribution options from Two Peas Publishing is coming soon.
November 2009
Author Kathleen Doyle Smith Releases New Childrens Book
Daniel's Question (ISBN: 978-0984077328) is a true story in which Daniel, an inquisitive three-year-old, asks his mother, "Did you like being a kid?"
Daniel thinks it would be fun if his mother were his best friend rather than a grown-up. He tells her all the good times they could have if they were about the same age, such as playing in the fort, going swimming, and catching fireflies.
Mom, however, points out everything they would miss if she were not his mother.
Daniel's Question, written by Kathleen Doyle Smith and illustrated by Bobby Dawson, is published by Two Peas Publishing and available for purchase by booksellers at twopeaspublishing.com. It is available for retail purchase at Amazon.com.
September 2009
Children's Author Kelly Fischer Releases New Christmas Book
How does he deliver all those presents? That's the question on the lips of every child who ever anticipated the annual arrival Santa Claus. Thanks to children's author and part time Tennessee resident Kelly Fischer, now we know.
Fischer's latest book, Santa Delivers Presents in the Big City (ISBN: 978-0984077304), tells the story of Santa's mighty struggle to deliver presents to all the deserving children in a vast metropolis. Not only must the Jolly Old Elf contend with the skyscrapers and all the nooks and crannies of a big-time city, but he also must determine what's ailing his lead reindeer Hailey, who seems to be putting on weight and is uncharacteristically sleepy.
"During the Christmas season I traveled to Paris and Chicago with my children, and I realized I'd really like to write a Christmas story," Fischer says of the inspiration for her newest book. "Between all of the incredible architecture in Paris, the towering skyscrapers in Chicago, and the holiday spirit in the air, I wondered how Santa could possibly deliver presents to such places.
"My purpose behind the story was simply to write an entertaining tale for children to enjoy," she adds.
Santa Delivers Presents in the Big City is Fischer's fourth children's book. Teamed once again with Memphis illustrator Michelle Duckworth, Fischer brings to life in vivid detail Santa's trip through the Big City, as well as his struggle to get all the presents delivered to the children there in spite of his lead reindeer's condition.
Fischer is a Montessori teacher in Bern Switzerland, where she ran her own school for 17 years. Her previous books include: Polly Poplar Plays Dress Up, The Moon Throws a Birthday Party, and The Most Beautiful Color of All, which was a finalist in the Children's Picture Book category for the 2009 Indie Book Awards. Her website is ktf-writer-studio.ch.
Duckworth is a graduate of the Memphis College of Art. Her blog is online at whatisaduckworth.blogspot.com.
Santa Delivers Presents in the Big City is published by Two Peas Publishing (www.twopeaspublishing.com) in Columbia and Murfreesboro, Tenn. It is available for retail purchase online through Amazon.com. It is also currently available for purchase by booksellers at twopeaspublishing.com.
August 2009
Jennifer's Plan by Don Meyer Now Available From Two Peas Publishing
Two Peas Publishing announces today the paperback release of Don Meyer's novel Jennifer's Plan (ISBN: 978-0984077311). The book is available through Amazon.com and other online retail outlets.
The novel is an action-oriented crime drama that follows Jennifer Cerriety as she fulfills her plan to seek retribution against a gang of roughnecks who commit unspeakable acts of violence against her and a man named Harold Seaweather.
Midwest Book Review gave the hardcover edition of Jennifer's Plan five stars, calling it "a masterpiece of narrative storytelling and a highly recommended addition to community library collections and supplemental reading lists."
Don Meyer is the author of three books, including Jennifer's Plan, Winter Ghost, and the Vietnam War memoir The Protected Will Never Know.
Jennifer's Plan is available for purchase by booksellers from Two Peas Publishing. It is available for retail purchase through amazon.com, Don Meyer's website (dpmeyer.com), and other retail outlets.
Two Peas Gets a Mention in Venture Nashville Connections
Two Peas Publishing was mentioned in the last paragraph of a recent story on Venture Nashville Connections.
June 2009
Middle Tennessee Man Launches Planet Christmas magazine
Two Peas is proud to announce our involvement in the production of Middle Tennessee resident Chuck Smith's new Christmas display magazine.
Smith launched the new Planet Christmas magazine to, in his words, "help you create great Christmas displays." Two Peas Publishing provided design and production services for Smith during the evolution of his magazine from concept to reality.
Planet Christmas grew out of Smith's own experiments with Christmas lights and the "brain" of a coffee maker in 1973 (read about that here: http://www.planetchristmas.com/History.htm). Years later, his experiments blossomed into a full-blown enthusiast culture.
The first issue of Planet Christmas is available online: planetchristmas.epubexpress.com
You can learn more about Planet Christmas as a culture, a phenomenon, and a convention at http://www.planetchristmas.com.
April 2009
More Authors Turn to Web and Print-on-Demand
CNN.com recently ran a story about how more and more authors are turning to self-publishing via the Web and print-on-demand technologies.
"When she was turned down by several traditional publishing houses, [Lisa] Genova decided to follow a different route: self-publishing via Web-based companies."
The full article is available at CNN.com.
Two Peas Gets Mentioned in Her Nashville Magazine
The April 2009 issue of Her Nashville magazine mentions Two Pea Publishing in its "Her Favorites" section.
"It seems like everywhere you turn, someone's writing a book," writes Her editor Ashley Haugen. "Well, now you can too."
Writer's Digest Examines the World of Self-publishing
The March/April issue of Writer's Digest includes a whole series of articles about self-publishing, the pros and cons, and why authors who self publish should consider using professional editing and design services. The magazine is available in major bookstores and through the website.
Two Peas Profiled in Columbia's The Daily Herald
Two Peas Publishing was profiled in the Sunday, March 15 issue of The Daily Herald in Columbia, Tenn. The article, which ran on Page 5C, does not appear on their website, although a scan of it is available on our Facebook page.
March 2009
Two Peas Launches Facebook Page
Two Peas Publishing believes in keeping in touch with our authors and communities. We have launched a Facebook page to assist us in our efforts to stay in touch. Check it out and fan us!
