Comments on: Why We’re Optimistic. And Why You Should Be Too.

By: Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:05:06 +0000

I once vowed that I would pursue writing and illustrating for children after retirement. But then I asked myself: Why wait to enjoy life when I could do enjoy life NOW?

So, even though I am some 30 years away from retirement, I have begun my journey as a children’s book writer and illustrator TODAY! I write because there has to be more to life than making money and paying bills.

Writing is the cure for everything.

By: John Broadwater

John Broadwater — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:33:09 +0000

Thanks, Jon,

I just attended my first writers’ workshop and learned just how complex a craft I’m attempting to enter! I discovered that writing children’s books is much, much more than having a good story and an ability to write. I think CBI Clubhouse will give me access to many of the tools I’ll need in order to become a published writer. I’m looking forward to being a Fightin’ Bookworm!
Keep up the good work! John Broadwater

By: sdail

sdail — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:46:01 +0000

Awesome,

I don’t really watch the news because it is so depressing. The news you’ve shared is fabulous and so uplifting. Thank you. God bless you-sandra

By: Franci Rogac

Franci Rogac — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:45:10 +0000

Franci Rogac
Hermana Potocnika 27
1000 Ljubljana
SLOVENIA
EUROPE
http://www.pravljice.com
e-mail: francirogac555@hotmail.com
phone number: 00 386 40 246 271

Dear Jon,

Let me introduce my self…My name is Franci Rogac and I come from the capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana. My wish is to publish my books in U.S.A.! I have decided to write the letter to your web site, because I would like to print some books…In five years time I have already published ten fairy tales for children and my true autobiographical story about my amazing life: »A key to the homeless«. I was practicly living on the street for few years, without any secondary education and begging people for money that I could survive. Then something happened to me and I was able to finished three secondary schools in only few months. I have become a independent publisher. Today I am a social worker and I have started working with young people who escaped from home, left school and other problems.

During my 500 representations of fairy tales in hospitals, primary schools and over insitutions, I have already donated 3000 fairy tailes for disabled children, children of cancer, invalid, poor children, blind and deaf children. I have spread my ideas in more then 500 newspaper articles and also throught slovenian TV and radio shows. My experiences tought me how little is needed to help others making their lifes brighter and easier. I would like to come in U.S.A. to transmit the message that everybody can contribute for better lifes of children and young people.

So a form of the book is:
- 25*19 cm
- 24 pages
- Gloss
- full color
- 135 gram of paiper

Hope to recive your answer!

Kind regards Franci Rogac
http://www.jacketflap.com/Franci

By: Sandhya Rao

Sandhya Rao — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:37:47 +0000

Thanks for the good cheer. Lots of people ask us how we’re doing in this deep depression, and we reply that we’ve always been in recession, always struggling, fighting for our space in the world of Indian and international publishing, so really, it doesn’t make a difference. The battle continues! The thing is to hang in there I suppose and keep doing what you believe in.

By: J.R.Poulter

J.R.Poulter — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:34:29 +0000

Your optimism and proactive approach has to be catching! More power to you!!!!!!!!

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:07:59 +0000

As a new small/self publisher this is very encouraging news. thanks for sharing.
Joy Delgado
Illustrator and publisher
http://goingbeyondreading.blogspot.com/

By: Jina

Jina — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:24:19 +0000

Thanks. I needed that. I have lots of submissions out that I am anxiously waiting to hear back on. As well as several rejections I’ve already received. Thanks for the optimisms. You make some very good and strong points.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:07:50 +0000

This is great but I will be more optimistic for the future and preservation of past children's books when they are exempted from CPSIA.

By: Marcus Riedner

Marcus Riedner — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:24:45 +0000

I always try to look at challenging times as opportunities. I think we are in a time where those who are willing to take a bit of risk and try something new are going to find themselves very successful. It is also a time where outdated modes of operation are going to fail or be marginalized, where new thinking and ideas are going to have a chance to get traction.

That is why I’ve moved into children’s book publishing at a time where starting ANYTHING is about as risky as it gets. It is why I am happy to apply disruptive technology and clever thinking to children’s publishing. It is an incredibly exciting time.