Keep up to date with the latest news. New Evie Everyday Witch books coming, and where is the writing of The Magicians’ series at. Join Elena Paige as she talks books and writing.
Elena
The Magicians’ Academy – some fun illustrations
I’m currently in the middle of writing The Magicians’ Academy. It’s book 2 in the Magicians’ series. At the same time, I have finally decided to try my hand at drawing. I’m a pure beginner, so keep that in mind.
Meanwhile here is my first illustration inspired by the book… a horse. In the book there are Windhorses, which are horses with wings. I wasn’t quite brave enough to draw wings yet lol.
Moving along, I decided to try drawing a human! Maybe this could be Thatch! I do so love Thatch as a character. He is one of my favorites. What do you think?
And finally I drew my dear friend Wesa, who is the inspiration behind the character Wesa in the book. Wesa has fire hands… this drawing has the fan kind of symbolic of that.
As I continue to write this book for the rest of this year, I hope to draw some more characters for it. I simply must have a crack at Alexander Kirby! And Agatha. They would be fun!
Elena xox
Special Magic – Evie Everyday Witch book 3 Live Reading with Elena
Here I am, back on another video celebrating the launch of book 3 – Special Magic. Wow this one is so fast paced, you’re going to have to strap yourself in tight. But if you love Evie, you will love the mischief she gets up to this time, more than ever. Special Magic is now available world wide. CLICK HERE for all your purchasing links! I hope you and the kids enjoy me reading in the video!
The Splendid Secrets of 66 Lilly Pilly Lane is a Christmas book
It occured to me this week, that the Splendid Secrets of 66 Lilly Pilly Lane takes place over Christmas. How did I forget to mention in all my posts that it is kind of therefore a Christmas book? I point this out in the video below plus have some fun reading reviews from Amazon. I don’t usually look at the reviews so I thought it would be fun to check them out with you live on video. Why not?
Sneak Peek Inside the Layout of Spooky Magic – Evie Everyday Witch book 2
I’m having fun laying out book 2, Spooky Magic, ready for its release on Friday 13th December 2019. Be the first to see inside the book in this video!
How I ended up being a Children’s Book Author
I remember quite vividly the day I sat down and wrote my first children’s book…. or meditation adventure rather. It turned into my book Lolli and the Lollipop, and launched me into my current career. Who knew that would happen? I didn’t! It’s funny how one small “first day” can begin something totally unexpected.
PS Lolli and the Lollipop is now FREE on ibooks, Amazon, Kobo… everywhere!
The Splendid Secrets of 66 Lilly Pilly Lane – countdown to launch and giveaway!
Thirteen days to go until the exciting release of The Splendid Secrets of 66 Lilly Pilly Lane!
Enter the COMPETITION to win a HARDCOVER copy of the book and your choice of merchandise featuring the front cover of the book!
Email me at info@elenapaige.com and tell me what do you think is inside 66 Lilly Pilly Lane, and WHO is inside there…. clues on the front cover.
THREE WINNERS so have a go!!! Contest closes end of September 2019.
And….
Get your FREE EARLY COPY of the book before it’s released anywhere else.
You’re going to love this fantastical fast-paced novel…
Secret Magic – Evie Everyday Witch book 1 read by Elena
Evie Everyday Witch – Secret Magic read live by me, Elena Paige, and arriving everywhere all around the world to a bookstore, library or online store in just 11 days!
EPISODE 50: Happy New Year and Writing Goals for 2019
Welcome to Episode 50 of the Indie Kidlit Podcast.
In this episode we discuss out goals for 2019 and encourage you to do the same. Feel free to email them to us at theindiekidlitpodcast@gmail.com
In case you don’t listen to today’s podcast we also announce that we are taking a break from the podcast for the next six months at least and re-evaluating things. We might return in mid 2019. It all depends. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for listening to the podcast, and growing along with us. We have loved sharing it with you and walking alongside you on this author journey. We wish you every success for 2019! We’ve had a blast!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Lots of love
Marti & Elena
Enjoy the show.
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EPISODE 49: Workshop & Goal Setting – Lessons learned from episodes 43-48
Welcome to Episode 49 of the Indie Kidlit Podcast. On this episode Elena and Marti discuss their recent interviews (43 to 48), and what they’ve learned from the advice and experience provided.
Here is a quick reminder of the last six interviews that Marti and Helen discuss in today’s show:
- Laurie Wright on Amazon ads
- Melanie Schubert on marketing your first book creatively
- Dr Terence Shipman on building a community of fans and supporters
- Karen Inglis with the latest book marketing advice
- David Blaze on writing and selling Chapter Books
- Jessica Brody on nailing story structure
Enjoy the show.
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