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Virginia Kay White
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Little Honker and the Swinging Tails
Children's Books
Author Insight
Teaming Toward Success
How many drafts does it take before you are ready to say, "This is it. Let's see this in print." I usually print out each draft and then edit it before I head to the computer for the next round. In addition, I send my stories out to various readers to get feedback. Another set of eyes guides me along the improvement road. Recently I weeded through my paper drafts and decided I didn't really need to keep them all. I had several thick folders for Swinging Tails because this was a difficult "birth" so to speak. What started as a picture book ended up as an early chapter book when the company I was with closed its doors. I needed a new illustrator and new audience. I was feeling my way in a completely new area. It was a struggle, but I was determined to make it work. I sought professional guidance and with that and my perseverance, it paid off. Swinging Tails led my Little Honker series on entertaining adventures.
Book Excerpt
Little Honker and the Swinging Tails
“The band would like to have a concert,” Warren honked to Kari and Kris. “What do you think?”
“Are you suggesting a chat with Mr. Woody, our band teacher? After the winter recital, I’m not sure he would go along with it,” said Kris. “You guys do sound good though.”
“It’s early summer,” said Kari, not wanting to squash Warren’s enthusiasm. “Maybe we could have a summer concert in the backyard. I think the neighbors would like it since their cats are part of it.”
“The neighbors do love get-togethers when the weather is nice. Let’s go for it,” said Kris.
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