Jennifer Valentino

Horatio Humble Beats the Big D

Horatio Humble Beats the Big DBook information: Horatio Humble Beats the Big D – dyslexia(A rhyming picture book)Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-101-6; 1616331011 eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-102-3; 161633102X Blurb: As a teacher’s aide, I discovered that many children, especially boys, have dyslexia or other types of learning disabilities. I wrote this PB with those problems in mind.Horatio isContinueContinue reading “Horatio Humble Beats the Big D”

G is for Guardian Angel Publishing

My first two picture books, A Star in the Night and Teresa’s Shadow are published through a great publishing company called Guardian Angel Publishing.(also called GAP) Guardian Angel Publishing is a children’s book publishing company which publishes books for ages 2 through 12. There are picture books, rhyming books, musical books, e-books, print books and moreContinueContinue reading “G is for Guardian Angel Publishing”

F is for Frederico the Mouse Violinist

A few months ago I reviewed a great new children’s book titled Frederico the Mouse Violinist, by Mayra Calvani. This continues to be a favorite of mine of Guardian Angel Publishing. This great tale about Frederico learning to play the violin is an inspiration to musicians and those interested in the field of music. I canContinueContinue reading “F is for Frederico the Mouse Violinist”

Ending the Story

What should be one of the most important parts of a story or book you’re working on? The ending. Many times, we can overlook the ending or not give it as much thought as the the plotting, editing or revising. But a good, solid ending may make or break your sale. You want that editorContinueContinue reading “Ending the Story”

D is for Dos and Don’ts of Dialogue

Dialogue is an important part of any story or book. It moves the story along, gives pertinent information and makes the characters more interesting. But is there a time when dialogue is bad? Yes! Dialogue can either make or break your manuscript – especially to a busy editor reviewing your work for publication. So howContinueContinue reading “D is for Dos and Don’ts of Dialogue”