The Snap Magic Blog Tour Schedule

I'll be visiting the following blogs in the coming weeks 'on tour' across the country as I celebrate my new book, Snap Magic. It sure is the economical way to do this. Each stop offers either a review or an interview, sometimes both. During the tour I'll be sharing my creative inspiration and the journey towards publishing Snap Magic. All the whys and hows will be answered.

Hop on the blog tour train at these stops below:

Snap Magic Blog Tour Dates

October:

Monday 13. Kids Book Review

http://www.kids-bookreview.com

Tuesday 14. Sheryl Gwyther

http://sherylgwyther.wordpress.com

Wednesday 15. Robyn Opie

http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com.au

Karen Tyrrell

http://www.karentyrrell.com

Thursday 16. Alison Reynolds

http://www.alisonreynolds.com.au

Friday 17. Chris Bell – From Hook to Book

 http://christinemareebell.wordpress.com

Saturday 18. Boomerang Books Blog

http://blog.boomerangbooks.com.au

Dimity Powell

http://dimswritestuff.blogspot.com.au/

Sunday 18. Sandy Fussell / The Reading Stack

http://sandyfussell.blogspot.com.au

http://thereadingstack.blogspot.com.au

Monday 20. Aussiereviews

http://aussiereviews.com

Tuesday 21. Dee White

http://deescribewriting.wordpress.com

Wednesday 22. Angela Sunde’s Blog Tour Wrap Up

http://angelasunde.blogspot.com.au

November – to follow

Robyn Opie

http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com.au

Snap Magic Book Launch Halloween Fun!!

Tomorrow is the first day of a weekend-long celebration for the launch of my hilarious new children's book, Snap Magic – a bewitchingly funny coming-­of-­age story about secrets, bullies and pumpkin soup. This will be followed by ten days of blog touring, where I will divulge all my secrets behind the book's creation. 

So get ready for some Halloween Fun and Games at the ‘Snap Magic’ Launch. The prizes are wrapped! 

Free and fun for the whole family, you're invited to join in the activities, games, prizes, surprises and all things a bit magical. Dress up as a witch or your favourite Halloween character – prizes for best costumes – adults too!

Black Cat Books (and its amazing range of books) is nestled within the village atmosphere of Paddington (inner Brisbane.) Famous for its café culture and eclectic mix of antique, designer and retro stores, Paddington is a must-visit destination. First stop… books!

Followed by a second launch up on Mt Tamborine the following day – Sunday.

Marks and Gardner Gallery is set in five beautiful acres of grounds and includes a café and Mt Tamborine’s best-kept secret – the Secret Garden Bookshop – a children’s specialist bookshop

You won’t want to miss this! – My last launch is still talked about on the mountain.

See you there!

Snap Magic's Arrival

A parcel arrived the other day 

with the very first copy of my book...

 

I opened it with my eyes closed...

and felt the smoothness of the cover.

Snap Magic had arrived! 

I got to hold it in my hand for the first time. 

And then I introduced it to its sister, Pond Magic.

They got on very well, I thought

 – no sibling rivalry at all.

Both adorable.

What do you think?

Jake in Space Launch Blast Off

Launching the book of another author is a privilege. Blasting (launching) the entire series is another level – it's an honour!

Last weekend I was honoured and privileged to have been asked by my friend and fellow Gold Coast author, Candice Lemon-Scott to launch her new series, Jake in Space (New Frontier) at Black Cat Books in Brisbane.

The Jake in Space series will be a sure-fire winner with the 7-8 year-old readers in your home. Set in space and filled with fast-paced action, drama and engaging characters, both boys and girls will love this series of six books. I'm in love with the entire package: the writing, the cover and book design, the illustrations by Celeste Hulme, the website.

Here's the blurb for the first book, Jake In Space – Moon Attack

'Jake is sent to remedial space car driving school on the moon. Nothing could be more embarrassing. He soon uncovers a plot to blow up the moon and must summon his courage, and space car driving skills, to save everyone.'

Photo: Candice Lemon-Scott
Author Candice and I after blast off.

I love it so much I created my own space suit and character for the launch – The Daily Moon journalist.

Photo: Sam Sochacka
Ready to interview Candice

My suit got a bit burnt on my re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. That's one of the drawbacks of living on the Moon – that and the fact that there are no bookshops. But the Earth's gravity is such a drag – I look so much younger on the Moon. Plus there's Slooper Goo there to keep the wrinkles at bay.

It was slooper goo fun!

Snap Magic LAUNCH WEEKEND!

What could be worse than a secret so embarrassing you can’t even tell your best friend?  

Find out when I celebrate the launch of my hilarious new book for kids, Snap Magic – a bewitchingly funny coming-­of-­age story about secrets, bullies and pumpkin soup.

Free and fun for the whole family, all are invited to join in the activities, games, prizes, surprises and all things a bit magical. Dress up as a witch or your favourite Halloween character – prizes for best costumes – adults too!

Ever the optimist, I thought I'd kick off my little book's arrival with a two day launch party. That way no one misses out on all the fun!

So, we're having a launch in Brisbane for my northern friends on the Saturday, and one on Mt. Tamborine for my Gold Coast friends on the Sunday. It makes perfect sense right?

Here are the details:

Saturday 11. October – 11am

Black Cat Books, 179 Latrobe Tce, Paddington, Brisbane.

Black Cat Books (and its amazing range of books) is nestled within the village atmosphere of Paddington (inner Brisbane.) Famous for its café culture and eclectic mix of antique, designer and retro stores, Paddington is a must-visit destination. First stop… books!

Please RSVP to info@blackcatbooks.com.au / phone (07) 3367 8777
or to my Angela Sunde Author’s Facebook page 

Sunday, 12. October – 1pm

Marks and Gardner Gallery, 69 Main Western Rd, Tamborine North.

Marks and Gardner Gallery is set in five beautiful acres of grounds and includes a café and Mt Tamborine’s best-kept secret – the Secret Garden Bookshop – a children’s specialist bookshop.

You won’t want to miss this! – Angela’s last launch is still talked about on the mountain.

Please RSVP to marksandgardner@gmail.com / phone: (07) 5545 4992

or to Angela Sunde Author’s Facebook page 

I hope you can join in the fun!