Santa Claws: A Christmas Tail for Cats a Children's Book by Denise Alicea Book Tour with Guest Post & Giveaway

 

SANTA CLAWS

Denise Alicea

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GENRE:  Children's Picture Book

 

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BLURB:

 

It is Christmas. Apollo, sleeping on his new cushion, is a rescue cat who has just found his forever home. He is surprised to hear a man coming down the chimney, but his first sight of Santa Claus reassures him that this man is friendly. They talk for a while, and Santa Claus explains who he is and what Christmas is all about. Apollo listens carefully and has just one wish – that all cats everywhere could be as lucky and cared for as he is. Will his wish come true? Read on and find out all about Santa Claws!

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EXCERPTS:

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Our Review/Thoughts

My granddaughter and I read this a couple of times

(With proper character voices compliments of the Grammy)

This is the story of how Apollo (our little kitty hero) 

went from being a back alley kitty to finding his forever home 

to becoming Santa Claws. 

With a little help and a sprinkle of Christmas magic, of course

Easy-to-read text with a heartwarming Christmas storyline geared towards young readers

 and their imaginations  

Lots of fun puns throughout the story 

Colorful illustrations that captured the illusion and the story's magic

A Wonderful Christmas Tail that is sure to enchant and entertain

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Guest Post:

Topic: Pros and cons of writing in your genre

 

Pros and Cons of Writing Children's Picture Books

 

Pros:

 

• Unleash creativity: Picture books allow for imaginative storytelling and unique concepts.

 

• Develop writing skills: Hone your ability to write concisely and clearly for young readers.

 

• Impact young minds: Shape values, foster empathy, and inspire a love of reading.

 

• Potential income: Can offer a more stable income compared to adult fiction.

 

• Creative fulfillment: Bring joy and wonder to children through your stories.

 

 Cons:

 

• Challenging market: Highly competitive field with many aspiring authors.

 

• Limited word count: Difficult to convey complex ideas in few words.

 

• Illustration dependency: Success often relies on finding the right illustrator.

 

• Avoiding common pitfalls: Easy to make rookie mistakes like being too preachy.

 

• Adult perspective: Challenging to write authentically from a child's viewpoint.

 

Writing children's picture books can be incredibly rewarding, but it requires dedication, skill, and an understanding of the unique challenges of the genre.

 

 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Born in Manhattan and raised in Connecticut, Denise Alicea started writing when drawing and painting simply weren’t enough. A writer of poetry, fantasy, time travel, romance and more, Denise has won several awards and has had several finalist nominations. She loves technology, reading, watching movies, and managing her blog over at The Pen & Muse Book Reviews

 

Social Media:

 

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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ2594T3?tag=thpeanmubore-20

 

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/santa-claws-a-christmas-tail-for-cats/id6736948013?uo=8&at=

 

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/santa-claws-a-christmas-tail-for-cats

 

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1633838

 

  

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GIVEAWAY 

 Denise Alicea will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.

 

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