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Donna J. Shepherd, author, speaker, singer
Donna J. Shepherd looks at everyday life and finds God's fingerprints everywhere. A columnist for The Dabbling Mum and NABBW, her articles and poetry have been published in Reminisce Extra, Just Between Us, Guideposts for Kids, Wee Ones, and more. Her devotionals and stories appear in Daily Grace for Women (Honor Books), Anytime Prayers for Everyday Moms (Warner Books), and The Best Grandma in the World (Howard Books) to name a few.
Donna's children's book, Topsy Turvy Land (Hidden Pictures Publishing, July 2005) has been described by one reviewer as "a perfect read for young children." Children's devos, Topsy Turvy Time, are shared monthly on CWAHM.
Her book, Ouch! Sunburn!(Guardian Angel Publishing), contains snappy rhymes along with 15 colorful and fun illustrations by Kevin Scott Collier, and helps children see the need to protect their skin in the sun. Sun Safety Tips in the back of the book reinforce the book's theme.
In No More Gunk (Guardian Angel Publishing), short, playful rhymes and Kevin Scott Collier’s humorous illustrations help children learn in a fun way the importance of proper dental hygiene. Tooth Tips in the back of the book encourage children to take care of their teeth.
In Chizzy's Topsy Tale, Donna J. Shepherd's whimsical rhymes speed Chizzy and Dotty into the jungle on a whirlwind search for tempting fruit. Kevin Scott Collier illustrates Chizzy's rollicking escapades with a deft and humorous touch. Solid values, like helping a friend in need and minding Momma, make Chizzy's Topsy Tale a wonderful read-aloud choice. Suggested age for readers: 2-6
A sweet book in the Topsy Tales series features Dotty, a pink hippo that doesn't quite fit in. With help from her best friend, Chizzy, she finds she can be happy with herself no matter what her color. The book introduces a purple baby hippo, Violet, to gently explore the topic of discrimination. Suggested age for readers of Dotty's Topsy Tale is 2-5.
Angel, a twelve-pound prissy poodle, is none too happy when Leah brings home Scruffy, a seventy-five pound clumsy Labradoodle. Why ever would Leah want another pet when she had the perfect dog already? Children will love Donna J. Shepherd's humorous rhymes. Keep a sharp lookout for hidden bones in the delightful illustrations by Jack Foster in Poodle and Doodle. Suggested readers age: 2-5
The final picture book in the Topsy Tales trilogy features a jazz loving, bebopping, singing snake suffering with laryngitis. What's an independent snake that only sings solos to do? While waiting for his voice to return, Sully learns to appreciate the talents of others and the value of friendship. Sully's Topsy Tale is for readers: 2-6.
Misc. items of interest for Mother's Day: http://www.devotionalsbydonna.com
Greater Harvest Workshops
Our next Day for Writers will be Saturday, July 17, 2010 with an all-new lineup, additional speakers, and a reduced fee. Can't beat that!
Have you always wanted to write but haven’t known where to start?
Is it your desire to write articles and devotionals for magazines and books?
Have you written a book, or would like to, but have no idea what step to take next?
Have you started to write, but need to be inspired to keep the momentum going?
Greater Harvest Workshops are designed to move you closer to your goal of becoming a working writer and published author. Taught by authors and speakers, Donna J. Shepherd and Linore Rose Burkard along with guest presenters, these workshops, along with hands-on training, will motivate you to step up to the next level!
Schedule:
8:30-9:00 - Registration
9:00-9:20 – Opening Session
9:30-10:30- Workshop #1
10:30-10:45 – Break
10:45-11:45 - Workshop #2
11:45-12:00 – Snack Time
12:00-1:00 - Workshop #3
1:00-1:20 – Closing Session
We look forward to our next Greater Harvest Workshops on Saturday, July 17 in Dayton, Ohio. The Dayton Christian Scribes are partnering with Far Hills to provide the facility.
We have a wonderful day planned with multi-published speakers and authors Bob Hostetler, Wayne Holmes, Teresa Slack, Linore Burkard, and Donna Shepherd with classes on writing a book proposal, children's writing, creating believable characters, marketing, and more! We'll wrap up our day with a call to action and singing with Donna.
Are you a writer, leader or speaker, or do you aspire to be one? If you live in or near southwestern Ohio, treat yourself to the upcoming Greater Harvest Workshops where five multi-published authors and speakers will present insider tips and instruction on such topics as:
Improving Your Platform
Promoting Your Work
How to Write the Novel Inside You
How to Write Children's Books
Public Speaking
And more.
We do this in a friendly atmosphere of camaraderie and--snacks!! We have fun. If you have ever felt the call to write, lead, or speak, we want to encourage you. Together, we offer enough know-how and shortcuts to move you forward with your God-given gift of using words. Don't settle for wishful thinking and just hoping that someday you'll get it together. God can use you. Together, we want to help you be ready for action and move forward in your calling.
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Register now for July 17, 2010
Registration: $29
Far Hills Community Church
(*See Map Below)
5800 Clyo Road
Dayton, Ohio 45459
Books by Greater Harvest Workshops Presenters
For more information and to register, go to http://www.greaterharvestworkshops.com
INTERVIEWS/APPEARANCES:
I will conduct a workshop at the Captivating Women Conference in the Cincinnati Area on June 14.
My workshop is called "From Podium to Paper and Back: Writing to Communicate and Captivate."
For more info, go to News and Updates or visit the Captivating Women Website: http://www.captivatingwomen.org/index.html
Ouch! Sunburn! (Guardian Angel Publishing) - eBook
Donna J. Shepherd’s snappy rhymes along with the 15 colorful and fun illustrations by Kevin Scott Collier help children see the need to protect their skin in the sun. Sun Safety Tips in the back of the book reinforce the book’s theme. 27 pages. 94 word easy reader.
Order form Guardian Angel Publishing. Click HERE.
The Lonely Lightning Bug (Guardian Angel Publishing) - eBook
The Lonely Lightning Bug is a beautifully illustrated story about a young boy who comes across a lightning bug and learns the value and need for freedom. The colors pop and the pictures bring Ms. Shepherd's words to life. My children enjoyed this short tale and I have to say, I enjoyed reading it to them. As an added incentive, all proceeds from the sale of this book are given to StarShine Hospice- the Hospice of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. - Reviewed by Sandra Barkevich (http://tcm-ca.com/reviews/1424.html)
Order from Guardian Angel Publishing by clicking HERE.
To contact me, click HERE.
Donna's Books for Children: Topsy Turvy Land (Hidden Pictures Publishing) There are hidden hearts in Topsy Turvy Land. Kevin Scott Collier and Liz Ball (publisher and creator of Hidden Picture Puzzle Books) hid hearts on every page of the book. On the back cover is a complete puzzle featuring animals from Topsy Turvy Land with hearts scattered throughout the illustration.
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