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I had to share this link. Some of these gift ideas are so cute, and original!  Wishing you all a happy holidays from B3 Creations!

I'm working hard on self publishing my first children's book, which is quite the laborious process, but in the meantime, I feel like it could be very helpful for me to read what other indie and self published authors have written, and offer to read and review their work, for FREE , and put the review on my blog, with a link to the author's website, if applicable, so people can immediately purchase the book if they want. What qualifies me to offer my services to review your work?   Not much.  Well, except I read a great deal, and a variety of literature for that matter.   I write as often as I can.  I have a Masters Degree , and taught middle school language arts for many years, and worked as a librarian for 5 years. So, not much, except all that....AND I'm willing to do it for FREE , and give you free advertising on my blog, which I'm obviously determined to continue and improve by offering this service FREE of charge. But I'm only one person, and...

FREE is GREAT, but FREE & GOOD, that's just Genius! Artist, Kevin Bixby and Author, Arthur Bixtone, of Bixtone Productions  took a chance, and attempted to conquer the 24 Hour Comic Day Challenge, to draw a 24 page book comic in 24 hours.  They failed, but I for one am extremely happy they did, because what they eventually published three years later, 24 Hour Comic Madness Extravaganza ,  which is a collection of three hilarious and creative stories, coupled with incredible art! And best of all, they gave this one away for FREE!  The Attack of the Undead (aka...The Winchester Chronicles), The Revenge of Devilman (aka..Devilman vs. the Amazing Moron), and Frankie's Story (aka...How Lazy can I Get?), are three stories in this edition, that show the variety of hilarious, and evil genius characters, that this duo has in store for their books, including the hero Mystery Man. My personal favorite, although I chuckled through each one, was Attack ...

I'm a Sucker for Rescuing Needy & Stray Dogs and Cats!  My husband would say this year I've gone "cat sh*t crazy". It's the truth. They (we now have two dogs and two cats, all rescues) find their way into my yard, and some of them eventually find their way into our home, and into our hearts. Like our newest, and only female pet, Joey, who walked right up to me crying and rubbing my leg, and hasn't left my side yet since, except for nap time, of course. What's the point of all this? Well, it's inspired me to finish a story I started years ago about my first adopted pet ever, Barney the Wonder Dog . He even was a star in a couple short films I produced during my younger years, titled, The Porta Party (which never made production..but the trailer is below), Reunion Revenge, and my all time favorite, The X-mas Story Reprise. (We were young, and stupid, and obviously had way too much time on our hands, but boy did we have fun!) E...

Bixtone Productions: A New Hope(ish)... : Have you asked for your free copy of the 24 Hour Madness Extravaganza yet? You might not have to ask. The wheels are in motion to get this FREE comic!

Are you trying to figure out how to get your book published?  Tired of searching the web for the most legitimate, and affordable way to make your dream of publishing your own book a reality?  ME TOO! I've been scrounging the internet for months now, searching for the best way to get a children's fiction picture book published , and this is what I've come up with so far....there are WAY TOO MANY SCAMS OUT THERE, and it can be a scary world for Indie authors who are trying to weed through the garbage subsidy and vanity publishers trolling the web for writers with aspirations of becoming published.  What a discouraging process this can be for self-publishing authors! Who to trust?  Please, don't give up!  If you are like me, you are determined to find the best route to take, which is why I would like to start a conversation on this blog, so Indie authors who are publishing books themselves, can share their horror stories and hopefully provide many of...

Thanks to all the hard work from several illustrators that submitted their ideas for Loose Tooth Trouble!  We have a winner! I'm proud to announce that Adam Barney created the perfect cover for the soon-to-be-released picture book, Loose Tooth Trouble! 

I've got an idea for a series of books, and it's based on a big fat lie I told my toddler one day at dinnertime.  Do I feel bad? Of course.  No good parent wants to lie to their child, but I needed something, and I needed it fast, if I was to direct my son's manners in the right direction.  Enter the Yucky Monsters.... Yucky Monsters are Selfish and Don't Like to Share! "Only Yucky Monsters eat like that, Bobby." Bobby stops mid bite, raises his head with a mouth full of food and asks,  "What's a Yucky Monthur?" And the story begins. I'm excited about this series, but of course, I'd like to finish publishing my first book, and then brag about other ideas. However, I was too excited to wait! I'm teaching myself to design my own illustrations...this will be a process though, because I'm not naturally talented, but as usual, I don't give up on anything I attempt without a fight! Thanks for continuing to ins...

Coming soon.... Six year old Bobby has a loose tooth that hurts when he wiggles it. Journey through this imaginative character’s day, as he receives outrageous, hilarious, ridiculous, and comical suggestions, from various people he encounters during his day, including the smartest one of all, his mom, as he ends up finding out the simplest solution, is usually the best one! Loose Tooth Trouble  © , a children’s story of approximately 900 words, is a quirky and humorous story, complete with a great universal dilemma that every child is faced with growing up.  Using the ridiculous suggestions given to Bobby throughout the story coupled with hilarious illustrations, this story is sure to be a family favorite for years to come.  I'm still searching for the perfect illustrator,  and which avenue to take next in the indie publishing world!  My six year old's favorite part of the book. “We can tie your tooth to the rocket I just got for my birthday, and wh...

Sarah Greyson Author: an Amazon Best Selling Author. Sarah's passion is creating new worlds for her complex characters to interact with and react to.  Please visit Indie Author Sarah Greyson's Blog

I found this article extremely helpful! Thanks Robert Lee Brewer! Editor FAQs By Robert Lee Brewer The publishing  world is filled with so many nooks and crannies that even the most experienced writers have common questions about various topics, such as co-authoring, self-publishing, ghostwriting and more. I know, because writers tend to ask me the same questions whether I’m speaking at a bookstore or a writer’s conference, or fielding questions through WritersMarket.com. Here are some of those most frequently asked questions with my most frequently given answers.   What’s the trick to getting published? There really  is  no trick to getting published. There’s no tried-and-true gimmick that will build your career for you. Making it as a writer requires a lot of hard work, discipline and perseverance. The first step is always to work on the craft of writing. You can improve your craft by participating in writer’s groups, attending writer’s conferences, t...

I wouldn't put it on the blog if it wasn't true! If you are a teacher, writer, artist, or just able to use a word processing program, you can make some extra money on the internet! Legitimately! Check it out now! It's FREE to sign up and you can start making money immediately! 

That's right!  We want to display your work for publishers, other artists, and the world to see, to help you get your name out there, totally FREE ! We ask for nothing in return. But, we hope you will consider putting a link or feed to our blog, on your web page or social media accounts.  If you don't, that's cool too!  We are just here to help! Use the contact form to submit your URL, if you already have an online presence and just want us to link to your site, OR email us what you would like us to display on our blog for you. Email to TeachMeBixby@gmail.com. Here's a link to copy and paste to your own blog, web page, etc. if you choose to show your work off to friends and family! http://mabixby.blogspot.com/ Feel free to use our blog link, where your talents are being displayed, when you submit to publishers. Show them you have an online presence already! Also, feel free to check out the Funny Phonetic Poetry Illustration Contest we are hosting. ...

Bixtone Productions: 24 Hour Comic Madness Extravaganza!!! : So it has come to pass, after 3 years of 24 Hour Comic Book days, over a month of inking, and hours of production, 24 Hour Comic Madness Ext...

So exciting!! Brand new Bixtone Productions Comic!  Get your copy today!  Contact BixtoneProductions@gmail.com Or visit Bixtoneproductions.blogspot.com

Loose Tooth Trouble  © by Melissa Bixby This illustration, created by my 6 year old son, is his interpretation of a scene is our soon to be published children's book, Loose Tooth Trouble .   Six year old Bobby has a loose tooth that hurts when he wiggles it. Journey through this imaginative character’s day, as he receives outrageous, hilarious, ridiculous, and comical suggestions, from various people he encounters during his day, including the smartest one of all, his mom, as he ends up finding out the simplest solution, is usually the best one! Loose Tooth Trouble , a children’s story of approximately 900 words, is a quirky and humorous story, complete with a great universal dilemma that every child is faced with growing up.  Using the ridiculous suggestions given to Bobby throughout the story coupled with hilarious illustrations, this story is sure to be a family favorite for years to come.  “Well, let’s tie it to the bus door and when the door opens ...

The rules for this contest are very simple. 1. Read the Funny Phonetic Poems listed here . 2. Create an Illustration or Picture that you feel best represents the poem you choose. 3. Submit your Illustration via email at TeachMeBixby@gmail.com. Put CONTEST in the subject line. The Winner for each week will be announced when the new poem is posted, and may have the opportunity to get their illustration published in a children's poetry book in the near future! *You may submit as many illustrations as you would like for as many poems as you choose!

I'm inspired, but I need a little help! I just started a Go Fund Me account! Please check it out! Illustrations for our first book, titled, Loose Tooth Trouble, is coming soon!