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    Author | Publisher | Consultant.

     

    I Make Books That Delight Military Children
    and Help Military Families Thrive.

     

    Hello and welcome to my website! I am a best-selling author and an award-winning publisher. My goal is to help you and your family thrive with books that you can relate to. My work is focused on military family lifestyle and career development.

     

    I create inspiring books, educational resources and thoughtful gift boxes that military connected families enjoy and blossom together.

     

  • BOOK ME.

    Available for Writing Workshops, Author Visits & Speaking Engagements.

    Select your desired date and time to book.

    So, You Want to Write, Publish and Sell Your Own Book?

    So, You Want to Write, Publish and Sell Your Own Book?

    If you’ve been wondering how to write or publish or sell your own book, this workshop is for you! This presentation guides aspiring authors through the book publishing journey covering - generating book ideas, developing writing habits, creating a writing schedule, manuscript preparation, editing methods, publishing routes and marketing your book. You will leave this workshop with your own personalized action plan.
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    Beginner Writer's Workshop.

    Beginner Writer's Workshop.

    Learn how to generate book ideas, cultivate the habit of writing and create a writing schedule to write your book.
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    How to Write a Picture Book That Children Will Love and Parents Will Buy.

    How to Write a Picture Book That Children Will Love and Parents Will Buy.

    In this intensive workshop, you will learn how to craft a children's book that children will fall in love with and parents will buy plenty of copies of your book. This workshop covers children's literature writing, publishing and marketing your picture book to generate sales.
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    Author Visit, Reading Session & Workshop.

    Author Visit, Reading Session & Workshop.

    Whether you are a school looking to ignite the love for reading among your students or a bookshop interested in bringing a community for conversations you are in for a treat. My visits are tailored towards the needs of various audiences and age groups to ensure a meaningful connection and memorable experience. I offer -Reading Sessions -Q & A sessions -Book signings -Creative Crafts Mini Courses FLEXIBLE FORMATS -Single sessions ($450) perfect for a focused impactful experience and up to 60 minutes. -Half Day ($750) - This is two single sessions or one longer session with a workshop for a deeper dive into creative expression, story telling and hands-on experience for up to three hours. -Full -Day ($1250). This includes 3 single sessions with intensive day of learning, exploring literature and delving into writing or publishing experience. -Multi-Day, Weekend Retreats & Conference Speaking Engagement. (Email for a quote) Looking for a great facilitator to help you, your team or audience learn about writing, publishing and book marketing ideas? This session is a great fit. Upon registering you will receive instructions on how to proceed with payments.
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    NEW BOOK.

    I Can Eat This Elephant All By Myself!

     Every military child needs a boost to get through a hard day. This beautifully illustrated social emotional learning picture book does the trick.

     

    I Can Eat This Elephant All by Myself! is a social emotional learning story that teaches children how to manage stinky feelings by doing little things and taking one day at a time.

     

    I Can Eat This Elephant All by Myself! is an eye-catching irresistible book that delights, entertains and educates young readers on a universal message of coping with feelings and how to remain strong and positive on the good and not so good days.

     

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    Framed Poster.

    Inspire Your Space.

    Inspire your space with beautiful themed frames from 'I Can Eat This Elephant All By Myself!' picture book.

     

    Remind yourself or your children that you will get through whatever military life throws your way with this beautiful frame.

     

     

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    Award-Winning Picture Book

    Book Synopsis

    Maya lives with her parents in the US where she has lots of friends and enjoys playing with them. One day, Maya’s Dad who serves in the US Navy shares some big news. Their family is moving to a new country (Japan).

     

    Maya is confused, a little bit scared and really unsure of many things- new places, new faces, new food and even a new language! With support, Maya learns to thrive and creates lifetime memories.

     

    Maya Moves to a New Country is an uplifting story of hope,friendship and adventure that aims to instill courage and positive attitude in children and really anyone.

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    Maya Moves Book & Doll

    Hard Cover + Hand Knitted Crochet Doll

    The Hard Cover Maya Moves to a new Country Book and a 32 cm Hand knitted Book Character /Doll is a treat.

    Works perfect in role playing and during story time with the Maya book.
     
    The colors, texture and shape spark tactile, auditory and visual stimulation which supports child development.
     

    This is a perfect gift for birthdays, special occasion, during PCS moves for military children, travel or just to treat a special child any day.

     

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    The Maya ICARE Box

    Collect Your Favorite Books and more!

    You can fill your #Icare Box with any three, five or all of my books for someone you love incuding you. You get the box plus small thoughtful gifts. We recently added a FREE 30 minutes coaching session to this box.

     

    Excellent resource box for military and non-military children and families.

     

    Perfect for birthday gift idea, graduation, special events, PCS moves and really any day.

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  • Praise

    Don't only take my word for it. Take their experience.

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    2024 Nautilus Gold Award Winner.

     

    Maya Moves To A New Country won the 2024 Nautilus Gold Award in the children's illustrated fiction category.

     

    This award shows the love, dedication and talent poured into creating this book for military and non-military children.

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    2023 Best Indie Book Award Winner.

    Maya Moves To A New Country made the top two categories in the esteemed Best Independent Book Awards in 2023.

    Best in Children's Books (3-6) and Best in Children's Illustrations.

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    2023 Purple Book & Best Cover Design Award Winner.

    We are extremely honored to receive a Certificate of Excellence in Children's Literature highlighting three distinguish book awards from the prestigious Story Monsters Inc for

    -Best Book Cover Design (first place)

    -Family Matters (first place) and Cultural Diversity (second place) for our Maya Moves To A New Country book.

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    2023 Family Choice Awards Winner.

     

    Maya Moves to a New Country book earned the 2023 Family Choice award.

    This award recognizes the best products and resources for all members of a family.

    We couldn't have been more proud.

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    5 Star Reader's Favorite Book.

    Growing Your Family: Learn How To Flourish and Thrive as A Military Family book received a 5 Star Reader's Favorite Rating and earned the 2022 Reader's Favorite Book Award -Finalist in the Non-Fiction Military genre.

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    2022 Book Excellence Awards Winner.

    Growing Your Family: Learn How To Flourish and Thrive As A Military Family is honored to be a 2022 Book Excellence Awards Winner in Family and Parenting Category.

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    2021 Royal Dragon Fly Book Awards Winner.

    Growing Your Family: Learn How to Flourish and Thrive as a Military Family' claimed the First Place in the Royal Dragonfly 2021 Book Awards by Story Monsters.

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    2021 International Book Awards Finalist.

    The book was recognized as a Finalist in the Parent/Family Category of the 2021 International Book Awards Program.

     

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    2021 Best Book Awards Finalist.

    Growing Your Family Book was honored as Finalist in the Multicultural: Nonfiction category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.

    Corine P

    Marketing Professional

    ''Pearl is a great coach and trainer. Her training and coaching sessions are insightful, practical and results oriented. She helped gained clarity and set for myself some bold goals.''

    Lauren W

    Teacher

    ''I' participated in Pearl's writing workshop and totally enjoyed it. She really did spark something in me. Shortly after, I wrote a whole chapter of my new book''.

    Patrick J 

    Business Owner

    ''Pearl's passion for books and helping other people realize their dream of publishing is evident in her excellent approach to her wiritng training and publishing coaching services. I highly recommend her with no reservations''.

    Alicia K

    Finanical Literacy Coach

    ''Pearl has a way of breaking down complex writing and publishing ideas for you to understand. I really enjoyed her writing workshops and coaching sessions''.

    Eleanor M

    Teacher

    ''As a teacher, I am always looking for new ways to instill the love of reading in my students. We invited Pearl to our classroom to read and share her experience as an author with our students. Our experience during her author visit was wonderful''.

    Penny L

    Project Outreach Coordinator

    '' Pearl is professional and very knowledgeable. I have participated in several of her writing workshops and training and I have loved them each time. She has a way of connecting with her audience and helping you see the light of what you can do for yourself''.

  • Let's grab a cup!

    Do you have a publishing question or want to chat about your book idea?

    Let's do it! Just want to say hello? I can't wait to hear from you.

    Virginia Beach, Virginia.
    +17577545498