Guest Blogging at Cafe of Dreams

Today I am guest blogging at Cafe of Dreams. I'm talking about my fun and serious goals for 2012. You can find me at http://www.cafeofdreamsbookreviews.com/2012/01/here-i-come-by-cheryl-c-malandrinos.html 

April is also running a wonderful feature this year titled, 365 Days of Great Authors and Giveaways. She plans to feature a new author every day of 2012 and there will be a giveaway each day. Don't forget to stop by her blog at http://www.cafeofdreamsbookreviews.com/ to see who she is interviewing.

Little Shepherd VBT Ends Today

I feel blessed to have so many wonderful friends. The Little Shepherd VBT ends today with this stop at Cafe of Dreams. April has been one of the greatest supporters of Pump Up Your Book and my writing. It is because of wonderful friends like her that I was able to tour for 3 1/2 months last year and for a month and a half this year. I'm excited that next year I will be touring with a new book, but I will never forget this first one that is near and dear to my heart.

Today I wrote a Letter to Santa. It's a blend of serious and funny, but I think it captures the way many writers feel, especially this time of year. I hope you'll drop by at http://www.cafeofdreamsbookreviews.com/2011/12/guest-post-letter-to-santa-by-cheryl.html

Thanks for following along during my 2011 Little Shepherd VBT. I wish you and your family a blessed Christmas season.

Cheryl

Guest Blogging Today at Cafe of Dreams

My friend, April over at Cafe of Dreams is running a special Summer Memories feature this month. You can find my post at http://www.cafeofdreamsbookreviews.com/2011/08/cheryl-malandrinos-summer-memories.html where I talk about a special vacation my family took when I was only 8. I hope you like it.

Cheryl

Little Shepherd Virtual Book Tour - Days 44 & 45

Yes, it's getting close to Christmas, so the busy blogger has been busy doing other things. I couldn't wait, however, to come here and tell you about the great stops I've already been on this week.

I started Monday with an interview at Cafe of Dreams. April is a friend and supporter of my writing, so it's always good to find a nice spot on her terrific blog. You can find our interview at http://www.cafeofdreamsbookreviews.com/2010/12/interview-cheryl-malandrinos-author-of.html.

Then I was treated to a review at Tribute Books Reviews and Giveaways that left me momentarily speechless. Here's a tiny blurb:

"Malandrinos' touch is similar to the style of the classic Rankin/Bass animated TV specials from the 1960s and 1970s such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Little Drummer Boy and The Year Without a Santa Claus. It is in league with the timeless, quality children's entertainment that endures through generations."

You can read the full review at http://tributebooksreviews.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-books-giveaway-little.html.

Today I got the chance to show off my weird sense of humor with a guest post at my friend, Beverly Stowe McClure's blog. You can find, "My Story is Boring. Read about These Other Writers Instead" at http://beverlystowemcclure.blogspot.com/2010/12/visit-today-with-cheryl-malandrinos.html. Beverly also posted a lovely review. Here is a short blurb:

"Little Shepherd could be read in Sunday school classes and day care centers, and children might also enjoy acting out the story."

To have two such wonderful reviews two days in a row, is almost too much for an author to ask. I feel truly blessed.

Little Shepherd Virtual Book Tour - Day 24

The schedule changed for the LITTLE SHEPHERD VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '10 today. Instead of two stops, there are three!

My first stop is at Rose's blog, The Plot. I've always loved this blog because it is a strictly character blog. Rose is always looking for characters to interview, so be sure to let her know if your character is interested.

You can find a short excerpt from Little Shepherd and some information about me and the book today. The link is http://theplotline.wordpress.com/2010/11/04/little-shepherd-by-cheryl-c-malandrinos-2/. Tomorrow, the cow from Little Shepherd  shares her thoughts on the new visitors to the stable.

My second stop is at SFC: Families Matter. This is a Stories for Children blog run by V.S. Grenier. SFC took a short break, but is now back in full force. You'll definitely want to follow their blog if you have kids, are a homeschooling parents, or work with kids in any capacity. You can find my interview at http://familiesmatter2us.blogspot.com/2010/11/little-shepherd-blog-tour-with-author.html.



My final stop of the day is this beautiful review written by April at Cafe of Dreams. She gave Little Shepherd a 5 out of 5 rating.  She doesn't do that often, so I feel truly blessed. Here's a bit of what she had to say:

"Little Shepherd is the perfect story to share again and again with your family and friends.  What a delightful tradition to start, having the family gather together and read this memorable and heart-touching story."

You can read the full review at http://www.cafeofdreamsbookreviews.com/2010/11/77-little-shepherd-by-cheryl-c.html.

Remember, if you leave a comment at any of my tour stops, you'll be entered into a giveaway for some great Christmas themed prizes. Details of the two giveaways I am running during my virtual book tour can be found at http://littleshepherdchildrensbook.blogspot.com/2010/09/giveaways-announced-for-little-shepherd.html.

Thanks again to all my blog hosts and their readers who have made this virtual book tour possible. I hope you drop me a line to let me know what you think of Little Shepherd. You can reach me at cg20pm00(at)gmail(dot)com.

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Little Shepherd Virtual Book Tour - Day 3

We're hopping along the virtual book tour trail with my friend, April, at Cafe of Dreams. Today I am talking about, "My Love Affair with Books". This affair began a long time ago and I hope to share that love with little ones everywhere.

Don't forget to leave a comment at this tour stop to be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket filled with goodies. Here's what's in store for the winner of Giveaway #1:

An autographed copy of Little Shepherd
Angel figurine printed with the Serenity Prayer
A Little Shepherd sticky note pad
Little Drummer Boy 2010 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament
Gift of Peace 2003 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

Retail value of Giveaway #1 is $65 (rounded to nearest dollar)

There's also a giveaway running for those who purchase a copy of Little Shepherd during the tour. You will find all the details here!

Stop by Cafe of Dreams at http://www.cafeofdreamsbookreviews.com/2010/10/cheryl-malandrinos-author-guest-post.html today!

Thank you for your support!