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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

GAP FAMILY BLOG WELCOMES KAREN WIESNER, AUTHOR OF CODY KNOWS

CODY KNOWS follows the imagination and adventures of a single day in the life of an Indiana Jones-wanna-be toddler.

Congratulations on the release of CODY KNOWS. Please tell us more about it. What was the inspiration for this book?

Karen: My son is in high school now and has been an avid lover of books from birth. I wrote CODY KNOWS for him when he was just a baby, wanting to highlight what a unique, special child he is. He looks at the world in an unusual way that I hope will captivate others as much as it has my husband and I. Candy’s illustrations really bring out the single-day-of-adventure, harried pace we went through living with our son when he was little.

What is your favorite moment from the book?

Karen: The last page, the little angel, finally asleep while Mom and Dad collapse. It’s very true to life!

Is this your first published book?

Karen: No. Far from it, but it is a very special book to me. It was originally published in 2003 in electronic formats only, and it’s finally coming to print now with Guardian Angel. I couldn’t be happier.

We’d love to hear more about you.

I’ve had 89 books published in the past 14 years, which have been nominated for and/or won 123 awards, and 17 more titles under contract. My books cover genres as women’s fiction, romance, mystery/police procedural/cozy, suspense, paranormal, futuristic, gothic, inspirational, thriller, horror, chick-lit, and action/adventure. I also writes children’s books, poetry, and writing reference titles like my bestsellers, First Draft in 30 Days and From First Draft to Finished Novel {A Writer’s Guide to Cohesive Story Building}, available from Writer’s Digest Books. Look for Writing the Series, my next offering from Writer’s Digest Books, in May 2013. My previous writing reference titles focused on non-subsidy, royalty-paying electronic publishing, author promotion, and setting up a promotional group like my own, the award-winning Jewels of the Quill, which I founded in 2003. Jewels of the Quill produced two award-winning group anthologies per year published by Whiskey Creek Press from 2005-2011. All were edited by myself and others. Along with my writing, I enjoy designing websites, graphics, and cover art (which you can view here:

For more information about me and my work, visit my websites at http://www.karenwiesner.com, http://www.firstdraftin30days.com, http://www.falconsbend.com and http://www.JewelsoftheQuill.com. If you’d like to receive my free e-mail newsletter, Karen’s Quill, and become eligible to win my monthly book giveaways, send a blank e-mail to

How can our readers learn more about you and any upcoming events?

Karen: Visit my appearance page at

Thank you for stopping in to share CODY KNOWS with us. Readers can order their own copy of Cody Knows from GAP’s website. We are proud to add it to the ever-growing line of quality titles from Guardian Angel Publishing.

Thank you! J

Monday, August 6, 2012

GAP FAMILY BLOG WELCOMES Andi Houdek author of Mice in My Tummy


Congratulations on the release of Mice in My Tummy.  Please tell us more about it.

About the book:

Mice in My Tummy is about a kindergartener named Sami Rae.  She loves school but finds it hard sometimes.  Whenever the teacher asks Sami Rae to count or say the alphabet, she feels funny movements in her tummy. After this happens two or three times, she decides a family of mice have moved into her tummy. At her dance recital, she finds out her best friend Sarah has butterflies living in her tummy.  All ends well when Sami Rae talks to her dance teacher and finds out being nervous is normal and happens to everyone.

What was the inspiration for this book?

Andi: My daughter Samantha came home from kindergarten one day and very seriously informed me that mice where living in her tummy.  I sat down with her and she told me how hard kindergarten was sometimes.  After speaking with her, I realized our young children have a lot of stress in their lives but don’t have the words to describe it.  My hope is to give words and reassurance to our youngest school children.

What is your favorite moment from the book?

Andi: My favorite moment is when Sami Rae realizes her friend Sarah is nervous also. When they let their dance teacher know what they are feeling, she validates their feelings and lets them know it’s okay to be nervous.

Is this your first published book?

Andi: This is my second published book.  It is in its second printing due to unforeseen events from its first printing with a different publisher.

We’d love to hear more about you.

Andi: I am always full of ideas. I bought a small tape recorder so that whenever I have an idea I can record it.  My memory is getting worse and I tend to forget to write down great thoughts I have.  This method of cataloging my ideas is working out famously for me!
I have been super fortunate in belonging to some great critique groups and my illustrator Kevin Collier is amazing!

I find this funny:  People will say there is an author among us and I will look around, wondering who it is. 

How can our readers learn more about you and any upcoming Mice in My Tummy events?

Andi:  I keep my facebook page updated: https://www.facebook.com/AndiHoudek.  I would love to hear from my readers!

Thank you for stopping in to share Mice in My Tummy with us. Readers can order their copy here. We are proud to add it to the ever-growing line of quality titles from Guardian Angel Publishing.


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A BRAINY REFRAIN : THE SUM OF OUR PARTS SERIES
A DUCK AT THE DOG POUND
A HORSE OF COURSE
A NECKLACE FOR JIGGSY
A POCKETFUL OF MANNERS
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A MIDSUMMER'S DANCE
A STAR IN THE NIGHT
A TALENT FOR QUIET
A TODDLER'S ABC OF BLESSINGS
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ABC's OF HEALTH and SAFETY
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ANDY & SPIRIT IN THE BIG RESCUE
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ANGEL DONOR
ANGEL EYES
ANGEL IN A BUBBLE
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APRON STRINGS
AS I WATCH

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BABY JESUS IS MISSING!
BEARLY LEARNING ABOUT WATER
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CATS OF MANY COLOR
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CHESLEY'S CRAZY HAIR
CHESTER, THE WATCHCAT
CHIP'S SHARING DAY

CHIZZY'S TOPSY TALE
CINDERFELLA & THE FURRY GODMOTHER
CIRCULATION CELEBRATION : THE SUM OF OUR PARTS SERIES
CHOCALIN!
CLIP-CLOP, TIPPITY TAP French Vocabulary on the Farm
CLOUD JUMPERS
COBBLEDOM'S CURSE
CODY KNOW'S
COLOR ME HAPPY!
COWBOY JAMES
CRASH!
CURLEY, THE CROOKED CHRISTMAS TREE
DIENTECITO Y EL ATAQUE DE LA PLACA Spanish Edition
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DOES HEAVEN GET MAIL
DOGGIE DAY CAMP: VERB AND ADVERB ADVENTURES
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DOWN BY THE SHORE
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FANTASTIC FLIGHT
FIRST SPRING
FLUTTER BUNNIES
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FRANK'S LIVING ON THE MOON ADVENTURE 1
FREDERICO, THE MOUSE VIOLINIST
GILLY, THE SEASICK FISH
GIFTS FROM GOD
GOD LOVES YOU WHOEVER YOU ARE
GOLDEN DAFFODILS
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HAMSTER HOLIDAYS
HOPE, THE ANGELFISH
HORATIO HUMBLE BEATS THE BIG D
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I DON'T WANT A HAIRCUT
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JAMIE'S DREAM
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JOURNEYS OF HOPE "PEARL OF WISDOM"
JUST THE THING TO BE
I AM ME
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KATRINA AND WINTER: PARTNERS IN COURAGE
KITTY KERPLUNKING: PREPOSITION FUN
KLUTZY KANTOR
LADY GEHR
LAST PAGE IN THE DIARY
LEARNING YOUR ANIMAL ABCs WITH PROFESSOR HOOT
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LEARNING TO COUNT 1-10 WITH PROFESSOR HOOT
LIGHTNING STRIKES
LIDDIL GETS HER LIGHT
LILLY LOLLER'S ALWAYS LATE
LILY & THE CITY OF LIGHT
LITTLE SHEPHERD
LONELY
LITTLE LEAF

LUCKY PENNY
LUCY'S
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MAMA GRIZZLY BEAR
MARTA'S GARGANTUAN WINGS
MAGICAL MATTHEW
MAYBE WE ARE FLAMINGOS
MEET ME AT THE PARK
MICE IN MY TUMMY
MICHAEL'S NEW NEIGHBOR
MISTER TOPPER, THE POTBELLIED PIG
MOONLIGHT MEDALLION
MONSTER MADDIE
MUSCLES MAKE US MOVE: : THE SUM OF OUR PARTS SERIES
MY COPAN ADVENTURE
MY GRANDMA'S KITCHEN RULES!
MY BROTHER THE FROG
MY SISTER IS MY BEST FRIEND
MY TOOTH IS LOOSE : THE SUM OF OUR PARTS SERIES
NATALIE'S ARK
NO BONES ABOUT IT! : THE SUM OF OUR PARTS SERIES
NO MORE GUNK!
NOTHING STOPS NOAH
O CHRISTMAS TREE
OLLIE OAK SAVES THE DAY
ON THE GO WITH ROOTER & SNUFFLE
ONE IN A BUZZILLION
ONE LARGE PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH TO GO
ONE NUTTY FAMILY
ONE FAMILY'S CHRISTMAS
ONE NOBLE JOURNEY
ONE PELICAN AT A TIME : A Story of the Gulf Oil Spill BELLA & BRITT BEACH SERIES
OUCH! SUNBURN
POODLE & DOODLE
PRESTON, THE NOT-SO-PERFECT PIG
PROFESSSOR HORACE, CRYPTOZOOLOGIST
PUT IT BACK, JACK
RACHEL SERVES A STEW
RAINBOW NIGHTS
RAINBOW SHEEP
RATTLESNAKE JAM
RIBBERT'S WAY HOME
RILEY'S HEART MACHINE
ROMEO'S RESCUE
RUTHIE AND THE HIPPO'S FAT BEHIND
RV MOUSE
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SCAREDY : A CLOUD AFRAID OF THUNDER
SEA TURTLE SUMMER: BELLA & BRITT BEACH SERIES
SEYMOUR THE SEMI - SPACE TRUCKIN'
SH SH SH LET THE BABY SLEEP
SHAPING UP THE YEAR
SIGNS OF TROUBLE
SHOO CAT!
SILLY MOMENTS
SLIME AND ALL
SMILEYTOOTH AND BUSHWHACK PLAQUE
SMILEYTOOTH AND THE CASTLE HASSLE
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SPARKIE: A STAR AFRAID OF THE DARK
STAY AWAY FROM ELECTRICITY FREE eBook
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STOP THAT PUDDING!
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TERESA'S SHADOW
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THE ADVENTURES OF ANDY & SPIRIT- Book 1 Tweener
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THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL
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THE FIRST AMERICANS
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THE JUMBO SHRIMP OF DIRE STRAITS
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THE LITTLEST COWBOY
THE LONELY LIGHTNING BUG
THE MAGIC VIOLIN
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THE ODD CHICK
THE PERIL OF THE SINISTER SCIENTIST
THE PLUMBER AND THE WISHING WELL
THE POTTY TRAIN
THE SAD LITTLE HOUSE
THE SISTER EXCHANGE
THE SKUNK'S GIFT
THE SOGGY TOWN OF HILLTOP
THE TURTLE WHO IMAGINED
THE WATER CYCLE: WATER PLAY SERIES bk 1
THE WEAVER ANOTHER WEAVER TALE
THE WISHING WELL ANOTHER WEAVER TALE
THERE'S A BEETLE IN MY BED
THERE'S A SPIDER IN MY SINK
TINY ANGEL
TODAY I AM A PENGUIN
TOO MANY KITTIES
TROUBLE FINDS ROOTER & SNUFFLE
TUCKER'S TALE: The story of a rescue dog
'TWAS THE YEAR CHRIST LEFT CHRISTMAS
VIVIEN'S BEACH DREAM
WE'RE BROTHERS AND SISTERS: THE BOOPLES
WHAT IF THE MOON...?
WHAT IS THAT THING?
WHAT IN THE WORLD SHOULD I BE?
WHERE IS SALAMI?
WHISTLING DIXIE
WICKY WACKY THINGS THAT GO! AUTOMOBILES 1
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WICKY WACKY THINGS THAT GO! BUSSES
WICKY WACKY THINGS THAT GO! EMERGENCY VEHICLES
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