Author of 31 books in 4-themed series. Series titles are:
- The Essentials Series
- The Rainbow’s End Series
- The Classics
- My Name Is Series
- What
inspired you to write this book? When
I achieved both internal and external quiet for myself, poems rose up in
me from the depths of my soul. My true self has so much to say. I realized
the poems were meant to be stories for Children. I converted the poems
into Modern-Day Nursery Rhymes and published them as quickly as I could. They
have also just been released in audio format.
- What
exactly is it about and who is it written for? All my books are experiential. They all tie back to
something I have experienced in my own life. There is always an important
lesson. Now, the lessons range from free play and art to coping with grief
and loss. These thirty-one books are written for Children as young as
eight months to eight years old. I will state that anybody who interacts
with my books, no matter their age, will glimpse meaning.
- What
do you hope readers will get out of reading your book? My books have been written as a layer of support that
can be recalled throughout a lifetime. The positive mantras, the lyrical
self-talk models, and the healthy interpersonal communication displayed,
are all there for the taking. Resilience, inspiration, motivation, and
cooperation are a few specific examples of positive qualities that are
woven throughout all my books.
- How
did you decide on your book’s title and cover design? When the poems came into my awareness they came with
their titles. Oftentimes, I flip common phrases in my titles. For example,
“The Boots Rain” instead of rain boots. Also “The Case Suit” instead of
suitcase. I play with something old and convert it into something new. I
found all my illustrations on a platform known as iStock. The art that I
needed found me and my words in a spectacular, in flow fashion. I will be
forever grateful to my artists whom I have never met.
- What
advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than
run!? I say, “Write away, right
away.” Trust what you are hearing, trust what is rising up, trust that a
tiny seed can grow into a tremendous tree. Keep up your own counsel whilst
creating. Silence the naysayers in your own mind and tell them to take a
coffee break. Don’t discard something you don’t think is not well-done or
important, let it be, let it grow, and let it breathe.
- What
trends in the book world do you see -- and where do you think the book
publishing industry is heading? I
am very fond of a hybrid book publishing experience. Although it might
take some time to save your money to afford it, I believe the end result
is worth it. You still own your work and can pursue pathways that may not
even be in your reality at the time of the birth of your creation. Make
sure to understand any contracts you sign and what you own at day’s end.
- Were
there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when
writing this book? Every
moment I have lived on the planet has contributed to my books. Now, more
specifically, working in the preschool environment as a teacher and
administrator really did inform me in a way that I did not know would reap
dividends this many years later. The raising of my beautiful son; being
allowed to accompany his living and breathing soul on his journey is the biggest
inspiration in my personal life.
- How
would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your
writing similar to? I
always say Hans Christian Andersen and I are very good, dear friends. I
would be thrilled if readers detect a similarity in my work and his
historic gifts to the world of literature. Margaret Wise Brown is an
American writer who I feel had a similar type of approach to birthing
stories. Lastly, as all my books are poetry, my dear Emily Dickinson is not
only an inspiration but also an imaginary companion.
- What
challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book? This is difficult to summarize because it was
overcoming the challenges of a fifty-four-year-old journey that led to the
writing of all my books. Facing the challenges of my life path led to
lesser obstacles in the actual creation of them. Writing synopses for
thirty of the books over a three-week period was academically and emotionally
draining challenge, but nothing was going to stand in my way.
- If
people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be
yours? My
books deserve a place in your family library, your school library and your
local library. The value they hold will never diminish. My books engage
the child to be an active participant rather than passive. I say, seeing a
well-worn book of mine will be the most satisfying feeling on the planet.
My books touch every member of the household and will be handed down
through the generations. Be sure to get a first edition!
ABOUT KELLY ANN MANUEL: Kelly Anne Manuel is a children’s book author who released
an astonishing 31 books – one for each day of the month – to give kids an array
of positive messages. An eternal optimist who has been called “the good kind of
contagious”, Manuel has a unique voice that children respond to because of her
own actively vibrant inner child. Her books are available in four series: The
Essentials Series, The Rainbow’s End Series, The Classics, and My Name Is
Series. In addition to being a self-described “uncommon author” since she
didn’t set out to write children’s books but happily took the path life
intended for her, she is also a mother and an artist. Kelly Anne Manuel grew up
on New York’s Long Island and earned a BA Degree in Telecommunications with a
major in Marketing and minor in Spanish from Indiana University. Today she
resides in Fort Mill, South Carolina with her beloved pup, Teddy Roosevelt.
For
more information, https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/161946041-kelly-manuel
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