New Release – Skippy Belongs!

October 2024 children’s picture book release.

Now available for purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, and eBook format.

Skippy Belongs! by J. R. Ludwig is a picture book for any child who has had their heart sink when they discover someone left the fence gate open and their new pet puppy or dog is off on an adventure.

The rhyming story, with repetitive phrases and page-turner moments, will tug at the heart of young readers as the mischievous Skippy is on the loose with his anxious owner on the chase.

Perfect for building confidence in beginning readers. Using adorable characters in colorful pages, it can make learning life lessons easy and enjoyable.

What people are saying

Skippy is so cute – The grandkids loved Skippy’s story. The illustrations are some of the best and shows Skippy at his best. Skippy escapes through the garden gate and the story begins. Recommended” – Goodreads

A cute story. – The beautiful designs and artwork blew me away. The easy-to-read text and illustrations kept me engaged. I was also astonished to see a twist or two within the narrative. I recommend it.” – Goodreads

“A beautiful book! – The thing that caught my attention the most was how beautifully illustrated this book was. The autumnal colors felt warm and cozy. Add the Yorkshire terrier lead character, and everything is a “plus plus plus!” I enjoyed the text and think it’s a wonderful, short piece for a young child to read. Bravo.” – Amazon Review

Home is where the heart is! – What a fun book. This would make a great gift; especially for a young girl who has a schnauzer. The pictures and story are lovely.” – Goodreads

“A Heartwarming Chase – All I can say is an absolute delight! The rhyming structure and repetitive phrases made it perfect for young readers, especially those just beginning their reading journey. The adventure of this mischievous puppy had me smiling as his owner chased after him. The story is engaging and tugs at the heart while also teaching important life lessons. The bright, colorful illustrations add to the charm, making it an enjoyable read for both kids and adults. It’s ideal for building reading confidence in children.” – Amazon Review

“One to treasure! -It is every kid’s dream to own a dog and our little pigtailed girl in this story is no different. She discovers all the responsibilities associated with looking after her dog, including keeping him safe and trusting he would return home after he ran out an open gate. The book is beautifully illustrated with colorful attractive images and will be a treasured possession for any girl or boy who loves dogs, cute stories, and happy endings.” – Amazon Review

“Cute Story” – A little girl and her dog get to know each other. And they bond. Skippy learns where home is and where he belongs.” – Amazon Review

Writers prepare for 2024 NaNoWriMo event.

Now is the time to prepare and get organized, and this workbook/planner is now available for purchase on Amazon.

30-Day NaNoWriMo Planner 2024

This 6 x 9-inch, 83-page 30-day writer’s 2024 daily workbook/planner is designed for those desiring to participate in this year’s annual National Novel Writing Month event, which occurs every November.

The 30-day November workbook/planner includes:

  • word count prompts
  • book title ideas page
  • character development sheets
  • mind maps for idea brainstorming
  • storyboards for setting help
  • point-of-view (POV) sheet
  • three-part story action prompts
  • journal pages in the back for notes

A perfect personal planner and reference tool for the aspiring writer/author who wants to be organized and motivated for this year’s upcoming NaNoWriMo event.

Available for purchase on Amazon.

What people are saying

Brilliant – I absolutely love the set up of this planner. The clean and clear design of the book help create a space where my mind where I don’t feel over stimulated. In fact, this planner guided me through my thought processes to get my ideas for my project out and down on paper in an organized fashion. This is a brilliantly crafted planner that all writers should have in their toolbelt. I highly recommend it!” – Amazon Review

“Simple, but I love it! -I wish I had this last year. Lol. It’s a great way to organize plot and characters without having a hundred notebooks open like I usually do. I am not just going to use this for nano though. It’s perfect for every writing project! I love the planning calendar to help me stay on track. Worth it. So many friendly reminders and tips too. 5 out of 5!” – Amazon Review

Good Idea! – Having attempted Nanowrimo once or twice in my lifetime, I think that this journal is a good idea. It helps to organize your ideas and the plot of your story, gives you space to flesh out characters, and has a calendar for setting daily writing goals. Give the nature of Nanowrimo, anything to help you stay focused and on track to complete the task of writing a novel.” – Amazon Review

“Essential Tool for NaNoWriMo Success! – This 30-Day NaNoWriMo Planner is an absolute game-changer for any writer tackling National Novel Writing Month. I found it incredibly helpful for staying organized and focused throughout the challenge. Each daily page has space for word counts, priorities, and to-do lists, which made tracking progress easy and motivating. The layout is clean and straightforward, letting me focus on writing without distractions. I’d definitely recommend it to both first-time and seasoned NaNoWriMo participants looking to stay on track and hit their goals.” – Amazon Review

“Get it! – This planner offers useful tools like character development sheets, mind maps, and word count prompts, making it a great resource for new writers seeking structure. While it felt a bit repetitive to me, it can still be very effective for those needing a guided approach to achieve their writing goals.” – Amazon Review

“Great for Nano or other projects! – As a two-time Nano winner, and planner extraordinaire, I love this planner! This is great for someone who is just starting a project and would provide an easy reference to refer back to as you write. It could be used for any project outside Nano too! Love it!” – Amazon Review

“Very Helpful! – This book was very helpful! I am planning on writing a book and this book helped me answer questions about what characters I want in the book, whether the book should be written in first person or third person, the traits of the characters, the setting, etc. It’s the kind of book that can help me write a detailed outline before I start writing the actual book.” – Amazon Review

“Perfect Companion for New Writers Seeking Structure – This planner is packed with valuable tools, including character development sheets, mind maps, and word count prompts, making it an excellent resource for new writers in need of structure. While some sections felt a bit repetitive to me, it’s highly effective for those looking for a guided, step-by-step approach to reach their writing goals.” – Amazon Review

“Very useful – This writing planner has some great benefits to it. I personally do not write my stories/books this way I am more chaotic but I see the benefit of this planner because it keeps you organized and helps you remember your characters. For example keeping organized would have helped me in my third book. After my second draft I realized that due to my own chaotic writing style I had written a large plot hole and I spent hours just thinking about how to write myself out of it instead of having scrapping the whole book and start over again. If you need organization for your writing method look this planner over and see if it could benefit you.” – Amazon Review