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Tall Girl Publishing - March, 2024
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Vendor Season Has Begun!
I get excited when books sell online, but nothing compares to a vendor show! First of all, I love to talk to people, so it's a perfect environment for me. A long time ago I learned that selling is just 'show and tell.' I have noticed that people who shop at vendor shows usually go from one vendor to the next fairly quickly. That only gives me a few seconds to give them a reason to stay.
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Asking the right questions saves time as well as funnels down the information they want to hear. "Do you have any 'littles' that you are shopping for today?" If they don't, I don't waste their time by launching into what my books are all about. If they do, then I ask about ages and focus on sharing the books that are for that/those specific age group(s). Next, I say, "The overall focus of Tall Girl Publishing is to help our littles be better humans."
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Finally, I give a one sentence (sometimes two) summary of the value of the book. Here are a few examples:
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"The Snail That Wanted To Hop" is about perseverance: trying hard, failing, trying hard again, and loving yourself for who you are.
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"Millie Mammoth" reminds kids that what you look like doesn't determine your value.
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"Finding George" is about being born with a disability, being bullied because of it, and rebuilding self-esteem, all through the eyes of animals on a farm.
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"Candace's Big Audition" is about resiliency in friendship, and that we must accept the consequences of our choices."
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I have found that a lot of people are shopping for books that will help their littles in specific areas. I write mostly about social-emotional learning, so the themes of my stories ring some bells that kids may be struggling with. What has surprised me the most is how many people claim that they also have a one-eyed cat!
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Vendor Show, Coon Rapids
How do you like my new shirt? I also have new book earrings, sporting the "Lemonade Lilli" cover!
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New Tall Girl Fans!
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Marcus, Meridan, Cleghorn, Remsen, Union (MMCRU)
School Author Visit
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This past week I had the opportunity to be a Guest Author for the MMCRU School District. My first presentation was for the kindergarten through fourth grade students, and the second presentation was for the fifth and sixth grade. Both groups were awesome to talk to, and had great questions! The staff at the school was very welcoming. It was a great day!
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Tall Girl Connections
Every now and then I receive messages from people who have graciously taken the time to let me know how my books have inspired them or someone close to them. It means the world to me because it validates my purpose. . . to help kids be better humans.
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"Joan, I wanted you to see how your book "Lemonade Lilli" made a difference in a 10 year old girl, and the lion she sponsored to feed for a year!! She made $600.00 in three weeks from selling her home made bracelets, custom made, and free will donations. She was so excited! The lion's name is Alana, and so is my granddaughter's, but spelled Alanna. I’m so glad I stopped and grabbed her the book! Thanks again for making a difference in her life. - Debra Waters
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Literary Titan Interview
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Read a couple pages of
"Candace's Big Audition"
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My New Book Bag
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Updated Tall Girl Publishing Catalog
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A day in the life of George...
George has 'spring fever' and is staying out too late at night.
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-All publications are found on Amazon
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-If you are local....order directly from me.....I have inventory!
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Vendor/Guest Author Events Calendar
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March 23 - 9:00am-2:00pm, Vendor Show, Fairgrounds, Hampton, IA
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April 6 - 9:00am-2:00pm, Vendor Show, Community Center, Hinton, IA
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April 13 - 10:00am-3:00pm, Vendor Show, Community Center, Grundy Center, IA
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April 20 - 9:00am-3:00pm, Vendor Show, Fairground Events Center, Spencer, IA
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April 27 - 9:00am-2:00pm, Vendor Show, Community Center, Whittemore, IA
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May 4 - 9:00am-3:00pm, Vendor Show, Holiday Inn Express, Dakota Dunes, IA
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May 18 - 9:00am-4:00pm, Vendor Show, Highland Hills Farm, Emmetsburg, IA
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June 1 - 9:00am-2:00pm, Vendor Show, Alvord, IA
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June 15 - 9:00am-2:00pm, Vendor Show, Swea City, IA
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June 29 - 9:00am-3:00pm, Vendor Show, City Park, Quimby, IA
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July 28 - 8:00am-2:00pm, Vendor Show, Community Center, Joice, IA
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September 21 - 9:00am-3:00pm, Vendor Show, Fairgrounds,Ida Grove, IA
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September 27 - 12:00pm-7:00pm, Vendor Show, Fairgrounds, Britt, IA
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September 28 - 10:00am-4:00pm, Vendor Show, Fairgrounds, Britt, IA
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October 26 - 10:00am-4:00pm, Vendor Show, Fairgrounds, Avoca, IA
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November 9 - 9:00am-2:00pm, Vendor Show, East Chain, MN
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November 10 - 9:00am-3:00pm, Vendor Show, Country Club, Fonda, IA
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Merchandise
Yes, Tall Girl Publishing has merch! Now you have more shopping opportunities!
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Authors Helping Authors
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This segment is to let you know about other Indie Authors who are on a similar journey to promote their books. These authors were willing to mention one of my books in their newsletter, and I'm reciprocating. It's a creative way to learn about great new books in the absence of promotional help from traditional publishing houses.
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Christmas Day in Upton Snodsbury certainly doesn’t go to plan for the Pinkertons.
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Twelve year-old Timothy opens his Professor Nervetski Super Deluxe Chemistry Set and creates a load of trouble – and something else that he never expected…
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This is the prequel to the very first Lottie Baxter adventure called Fool's Gold.
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Meet PB&J, a young hero with a superpower that's a little nutty—he can whip up peanut butter and jelly sandwiches faster than you can say "super sandwich"!
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But watch out! Trouble's always on the menu when PB&J's powers get cooking.
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Teamed up with his brainiac buddy Jimmy, they're about to face their stickiest situation yet—Dr. Vile, a sinister scientist armed with a green-goo zapper that turns everything it touches into tasty treats of terror! Luckily, our sandwich-slinging hero isn't alone.
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Along for the ride is Sophia, a spunky new pal rescued from Dr. Vile's clutches. Together, they'll cook up a plan to foil the fiendish foodie and save the day! With a dash of daring, a dollop of determination, and a heap of hilarity, PB&J and his crew are ready to spread the jam of justice.
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Can they stop Dr. Vile's evil feast before it's too late? Find out in this wild ride where the fate of the town hangs in the balance—and the hero serves up sandwiches with a side of superpower!
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Businesses
The following businesses (those that I am aware of) are stocking some or all Tall Girl Publishing books in their store:
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- Creator's, Pocahontas, IA Creator's Facebook Page
- Brey's On Seventh, Estherville, IA Brey's On Seventh
- William and Wesley, Laurens, IA William and Wesley
- The Hen House, Spencer, IA The Hen House
- Picket Trail, Fostoria, IA Picket Trail
- The Community Orchard, Fort Dodge, IA The Community Orchard
- Ralphene's, Clear Lake, IA Ralphene's
- Backroads Biker Leather Shoppe, Everly, IA Backroads Biker Leather Shoppe
- MadNic's Gift and Sports Shop, Central Emporium, Arnold's Park, IA MadNic's Gift and Sports Shop
- Barn Boutique, Visitor Center, Northwood, IA
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If you see any Tall Girl Publishing books in a store that I have not included, please let me know!
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Thank you!
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Thank you for being a part of my Tall Girl Publishing Author Group. I appreciate you!
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