Happy Mother's Day

I loved reading to my children. So, in honor of Mother's day tomorrow, I have scheduled a free e-book promotion of The Case of the Missing Mother for May 11-12, 2014.

It is my hope that you take time to enjoy the little moments with your child(ren) or grandchild(ren), if you are lucky enough to have them nearby.

Blessings,

Kim

 

The Case of The Missing Mother Preview

Coming Soon!! (I hope!) I have been working really hard this summer on my writing as well as my digital art. This is the last draft of the cover for my first children's story. 

Let me know what you think!

Kim Izzy

New Job Title - Library Personal Shopper

I love books! I love stories, even ones I don't like. Uh?

My husband has only had one library card in his life, which he never uses, nor does does he step foot into a library. I confronted him about being afraid of the library. You never use the library, I said to him.

He just smiled, "Yes, I do. I read library books, watch their movies, and read library ebooks,"

Then it dawned on me, I am his personal library book shopper, or his Library Connection. I prefer Personal Shopper. Thank you very much!

I do the same for my children, constantly bringing books home. My oldest likes fantasy, which I can't stand. It usually puts me to sleep. My daughter loves series, no stand alone titles for her. Animal clans and paranormals are preferred. My youngest is at that difficult stage, still undecided as to what he likes. Aw! The fun of being a Personal Shopper.

What is your favorite style/genre of book?

Me? I like YA (Young Adult). The variety is amazing. I still read some adult mystery, romance, action-adventure, sci-fi, and Christian. No Horror or fantasy allowed.

Do you have a Personal Shopper? Do you have a friend to share your reading world? Even though we read different styles of books, we share their stories and our impressions during our family conversions.

Read a book today and share it with a friend!

Kim Izzy

Halloween

A little kid's holiday, right? Most of the best loved holidays are best when you're a kid. A magical time. Parents can go to great lengths to create and foster these magical beliefs.

Then one day, either by parent's choice, our choice or big mouth schoolmate's choice, we become aware of the truth surrounding our beloved figures and holiday. The sparkle or glow is never as bright again.

We have a choice. We can either make the most of it or settle for memories. My children are coming to the end of the parent fostered holiday magic. They haven't learned how to create their own magic and excitement. I can feel the difference.  Decorating for Halloween this year felt more like I asked them to wash the dishes. Unlike the excitement shown a few years back that had them giggling from tree to tree as they hung pumpkins, bats and ghost in nearby bushes and trees.  Excitement and joy are a choice.

Wishing you a happy safe Halloween!
Kim Izzy

Sesame Street:Song: I Love My Hair

          I love the story behind this video. A father of an adopted daughter creating a video trying to help her accept a part of herself she's struggling to like. GO DADDY!!!!
   I am amazed at the controversery surrounding this video. However I guess I shouldn't be. As a society, we liked to live behind Hollywood style images.
   For years, parents have been trying to help their children love and accept themselves. Instead, we like to put labels on. . . my nose is too big, too small, crooked, etc.. I am too short, too tall, fat, too thin, etc. . . my hair is fizzy, straight, curly, not blond, etc. . .
   Do we really all want to look alike? No, but normal.
   Merrian-Webster's online dictionary defines normal as conforming to a type, standard or regular pattern.
  Again I ask you, do we really all want to look alike? Does the pressure to conform change as we age? Yes and no. It peaks in our high school years but it never really goes away, at least according to every woman I've ever met or spoke with. I think it's also getting worse for again for boys/men.
   I'm not trying to tell people that you shouldn't wear a blond wig if you choose. But don't tell that precious child, there is something wrong with her body/hair in it's natural state, no matter the ethnic race.

Kim Izzy

Everyday Funny

   Yesterday, we had a day of rain. Today's sky was full of bright white fluffy clouds. During my errands, I left my young teenage children in the van. Standing at checkout, full sun beamed in the plate glass windows.
   The lady behind me the express checkout lane said, "It's pouring!"
   Looking outside the sun was shining and the rain was coming down in sheets. My kids were sitting in the van with the windows down. Thanks to modern technology, powder windows, they had no way to close the windows. I had the only set of keys with me in the store.
   Walking back to the car, I saw my daughter sitting in the front passenger seat using a purple and pink toddler umbrella as a shield. (Okay, it's time to clean out the van.) I laughed all the way to my vehicle.
   Then she told a funny on herself. When the rain started, she said to her brother, "Either the birds have started peeing or it's raining."
   I am glad it was raining. (Pee would have bee just too gross!)

Keep Laughing,
Kim Izzy