Good Reads for Summer

Hey everybody,summer is right around the corner. I know a lot of kids will be spending the day at the pool, at the beach, at grandma's house, in front of a computer, in front of a video game, at the YMCA, Bible school or day camp for summer vacation. But lets not forget to put reading on their summertime agenda. Also, family reunions are coming up too and guess what books are great gifts to share with these family reunion kids. Of course, when I mention books. I am throwing mine in there too. So go on and get your supply to pass out and pass around. The kids will thank you for it.

My list, just in case you forgot my titles.
Broken Voices
A New Home for Her Cubs
Sugar and Spice Fairy Tales for Girls
Smiles and Frowns through Animal Town's Storybook
Stories from Grandma's Garden
Wohali and the Little People

All Sold at Amazon.com

Press Release-I am in the News

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/authors-who-make-a-difference-winona-rasheed-215303.php

Or just go to: http://www.24-7pressrelease.com and read all about little ole me and the writing and publishing process. This is an interview that I will treasure for a life time. Thanks New Line Press.

Books for all Ages
Author Winona Rasheed

Winona Rasheed has books that will sure enough strike your fancy.
She is making a difference with one book at a time, for in this day and time, people still love to read and Winona loves to create. Books are the spice of life, and she has something for everyone; the young, the old and those in between.

Winona has written 6 books so far, and number 7 is in the making, for it is in the hands of a publisher getting ready for its debut.

For ages 6-9 her titles include:
Sugar and Spice Fairy Tales for Girls
Stories from Grandma’s Garden
Smiles and Frowns through Animal Town

For Ages 7-10 her titles include:
Wohali and the Little People
A New Home for Her Cubs

Young Adult Books Include:
Broken Voices


Books by Winona Rasheed are full of imagination and surprise. Her characters are people the readers can relate to. Even her animal stories give a little human instinct of character and charm.

So, the next time you are out book shopping, remember these titles,
All books are sold at http://www.amazon.com
They come in paperback and e-books just in case you have a Kindle.
Stay tuned for her new book, “The Itchy Scratchy Spots.”

Enjoy a good read today!

"Books are delightful society. If you go into a room and find it full of books - even without taking them from the shelves they seem to speak to you, to bid you welcome." ~William Ewart Gladstone.

Update on Kumani and her Cubs

I am singing in the rain, what a beautiful feeling....
Why am I making all this noise? Well, I have some good news to share today.
Do you remember who Kumani is? She is my momma character in "A New Home for Her Cubs."
Kumani is so awesome, her book is #5 on the best seller list at Amazon.com, under lion tales. She is back in the running again. See, she never gives up. She likes being the spotlight. Marketing and promoting is paying off. It's awesome being an author!

My Books All In A Row

I wonder, if someone asked you to name the titles of my books, could you? Well, I ain't mad at you if you can't, so here is what I am going to do. I am going to make a list of my titles for the next time you are at Amazon.com looking for a book for someone special.
Kids need to read more, don' t you think? "And guess you what" (That's a little Jamaican talk thrown in there.) Books by author Winona Rasheed will do the trick. I even have books with a collection of stories in them that will keep kids reading for days.
What a great way to end the day with a bedtime story, or share the book during circle time, or story time at school. Let an older sibling read to a younger sibling. I know, these aren't picture books, but you wait, I am going to come up with some of those too. With my books, you have to use a lot of imagination, for the characters will dance around in your head and you will see them not on the page, but indirectly.
Just an idea, children can read one of my books, and draw, and color what they think the characters look like. This suggestion are for those children in the 6-9 year-old bracket. Now that is using your noggin. Then if they like, they can send me a copy of the picture that they drew from whatever story,and I will post it on my blog and website. Just send it to me as an attachment and in the subject line write write the story title and senders name.
Now what do you think of that idea? Pretty clever, eh? I am looking forward to the responses, if any.
Send picture to: winonarasheed@yahoo.com
Subject line: title of story and artist name

Here they are: My Books All in a Row.

1. Sugar and Spice Fairy Tales for Girls- (A Collection of Short Stories)
2. Wohali and the Little People
3. Smiles and Frowns through Animal Town's Storybook- (A collection of Short Stories)
4. A New Home for Her Cubs
5. Stories from Grandma's Garden- (A Collection of Short Stories)
6. Broken Voices
Today is a good day to pick up a great book!

Book News and Updates

Okay, here it is the 4th week in May already, and guess what, two of my books are on the best sellers list again at Amazon.com

Broken Voices and A New Home for Her Cubs are still in the spotlight. Yeah me!! This goes to show you, if you are an author, you cannot afford to stop promoting once your books hit the shelf, for that is not the end of the road. You can't let your keepsakes just sit there collecting cobwebs. The world will not know about your books in just one or two swoops, because the world is too vast, even on the internet. If you don't want the readers to forget about your babies, you have to keep showcasing them, make them aware that you as an author is still here and so are your books.

Ella Rose and Kumani are tickled pink to be back in the spotlight. So, if you haven't picked up your copy of these two books, it is not too late. It is never too late if you like to read, or if you want to get your children interested in reading. These two books will do the trick and I don't say that just because I am the author. I say it because.....you just have to recognize a good book when you see it.

I'd love to hear from you if you have in your possession any of my books. Perhaps you will leave a review of it, share it with the world.

Now, hop on over to Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.com or if you want to get even more personal, hop on over to the publisher New Line Press- http://newlinepress.com and get your copies. They are so affordable, especially in today economy. With my books, you will always be able to afford a good read.

From the Desk of Author Winona Rasheed

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When it comes to creative writing, the passion of bringing words, conflict and a situation together, runs deep in my veins. My life is centered on writing, rather it is working on anew book idea, working on a freelance article, or just releasing my thoughts in a blog or two. I always manage to put a little writing into my daily life. For me, it is a must.

Some may think that a writer’s/author’s life is boring, for they do nothing but hang out with their computer keyboard or a typewriter if they are a tad bit old fashion. But I think not! There is complete satisfaction in meeting deadlines and bringing a story to an end, or to its climax.

As I see it, God has gifted us all with some kind of talent. For some it’s singing and dancing, or playing sports, or a musical instrument. But for me, it is writing and I have been at it for a long time. As a matter of fact, years upon years. However, my quest to become a writer/author is beginning to come together; which means sometimes success doesn’t happen over night. Sometimes it takes years before the door opens wide enough for you to step in. But again, when the door is ajar, don’t kick it closed and give up. Keep tugging at it with patience, endurance and dedication, especially when there is a deep passion to accomplish a dream or a goal. You cannot succeed if you give up or when you don’t believe in yourself or your capabilities.

So, if you write, write from the heart and not because you have to, but because you want to and need to, because you have a deep passion to become a writer/author.

Have a fabulous Writing day, for the sky is the limit!!!!
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Still Promoting

What can I say, an author is never done promoting, we do it over and over again. So here it is....Broken Voices, just in case you missed it the first time.Put this Young Adult Book on your bookshelf, or your Kindle.
Just copy and paste the web address. I am going to figure out how to add a buy me button, which would be more convenient. But for now, you just have to copy and paste.


http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Voices-Winona-Rasheed/dp/1892851326/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1304373586&sr=1-1