SALE! In Honor of "Read Me Day" & "World Book & Copyright Day" April 23

Happy "World Book and Copyright Day" and "Read Me" Day!

UNESCO's General Conference decided to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors, encouraging everyone--and in particular young people--to discover the pleasure of reading. The idea for "World Book and Copyright Day" originated in Catalonia where on April 23rd, Saint George's Day, a rose is traditionally given as a gift for each book sold.

I couldn't find much on "Read Me" Day, but I think every day should be "Read Me" Day!

Which is why I thought it only fitting to run a SALE on my own books!

Every time I turn around, someone is jacking up their prices, fees, etc. Which means my money out is going up, while my income is spiraling down. With the economy in the turmoil it's in, does it really make sense--business or otherwise--to jack up your rates just because you can?

Times are tough. So here's my stab at a little stimulus package of my own. I've lowered the prices on all my books in my Lulu storefront, for awhile. Don't know for how long, but I felt a sale was in order.

Except, of course, for the anthology I edited of classic children's stories--because that's a FREE download. Because I want kids to READ. As a kid I loved to read. I still do. And I think reading to a child is a priceless gift that stays with them forever. (Look at me, I went on to earn a Master's in English Lit.) So that's why the children's ebook is free. So you have no excuses not to read to a child. It's all classic stuff you already know:

The Fairy's New Year Gift
Beauty and the Beast
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
Mrs. Peter Rabbit
The Benevolent Goblin
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Spirit of the Corn
The Horn of Plenty
The First Christmas-Tree
The Night Before Christmas
A Kidnapped Santa Claus

Click here to check it out at Lulu.

So hang in there. Things will get better. Remember, some of the best things in life are free. And a lot of the rest, you can do yourself. Like writing a letter. To a child, or a parent.

Everything You Need to Know to Start a Santa Letter Writing Business--Write Santa and Other Holiday Letters Year-round offers not only sample letters from the Tooth Fairy and year-round Santa Letters--for those who need a nudge to stay good till Christmas!--but also other holiday letters, including Mother's Day (coming up quick) and Father's Day (not far behind) and Graduation.

A gift doesn't have to cost a lot. And sometimes the best ones are free.

Make it a good one.