Danny in a Newfangled World

Book Launch Coming

// May 18th, 2010 // No Comments » // Books

The book is getting closer to production and will be officially available to purchase through Amazon and select stores in the Fall of 2010.  Did you know that in the U.S. there are almost ten million gamers between the ages of 2 and 5 years old?  Over 12 million are between nine and eleven years old! 

No wonder so many kids don’t have time to read anymore… Why not give ‘em a book they’ll want to read?  Danny in a Newfangled World is for kids who’d rather be playing video games (usually!)  That’s not to say kids are completely disinterested in books and reading.  They’re not so different from adults, though.  We all like a little downtime, and for kids that can mean lots of things – it just turns out that gaming is one of their preferred activities.  So, chances are they”ll want to read about a kid that’s not so different from them (except for the part that he actually gets sucked inside his computer.) 

Stay tuned for new sketches of Danny and his friends by the book’s new illustrator.  Coming soon.

Chapter 3 is Here!

// April 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Books

Listen to what happens next in Danny in a Newfangled World.  His cyber-adventure is about to get a lot more interesting…  Check out Sneak Peek to download or listen to Chapter 3, Danny Makes a Friend.

Free Ice Cream For a Year!

// April 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Books

What’s better than a triple scoop of vanilla fudge ice cream in a fudge coated waffle cone?  (Mmmmmm… Close your eyes and picture it.)  How about a triple scoop of vanilla fudge ice cream in a fudge coated waffle cone every day for a year? 

Don’t just dream it… Make it happen.  Outstanding ice cream creator, Ben & Jerry’s, is offering every Canadian the opportunity to come up with an awesomely wacky name (Canadian-style) for one of their newest flavours.  Right now, it’s called the somewhat lame “We are Waffling.”  Can you do better than that?  Duh, yeah!  So stop picking your nose and daydreaming about summer when you should be doing your math homework, and start daydreaming about ice cream!

Ben & Jerry’s is even giving you a little help.  The ice cream is now available in grocery stores (under said lame name.)  So, drag your parents to the frozen aisle and toss a couple of pints in the cart.  They’ll be more than happy to oblige when they learn that you’re doing important research. 

Head over the their facebook page to share your zaniest, most creative ideas.  The finalists will be displayed on the Ben & Jerry’s fan page on July 2nd for Canadians to vote for their favourite.  If you’re the winner, get ready for 365 days of sweet, ice cream bliss.  And the odd brain freeze.

Chapter Three Coming Soon

// April 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // Books

What will Danny find beyond the door?  Things are only going to get more interesting, that’s a guarantee.  Stay tuned.  Next week, Chapter Three – Danny Makes a Friend, will be available on audio.  So check back soon!  And, while you’re here – become a facebook fan of Danny in a Newfangled World.

What a Hoobogey Looks Like!

// April 1st, 2010 // No Comments » // Books

By my nine-year old

By my six-year old

Listen to Chapter Two

// March 26th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Books

Chapter two of Danny in a Newfangled World is now available!  You can listen or read the chapter called A Little Button into a Big World.

Danny vs. Ma Lenesky

// March 24th, 2010 // No Comments » // Books

Hoobogey in Dictionary

// March 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Books

Check out urban dictionary’s latest definition! Hoobogey is now in urbandictionary at www.urbandictionary.com

Gearing up for chapter two

// March 19th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Books

I’m polishing up my characters’ voices for the next chapter of Danny in a Newfangled World.  And my voice partner is drinking lots of water this week to ensure his narration skills are smooth as chocolate syrup.  

 Next chapter, Danny starts his crazy cyber-adventure.  What kid hasn’t wondered what it would be like to be inside a video game.  Watching it on screen has its perks, sure, but living it?  Way cooler.  Imagine flying through space in a rocket, or jumping effortlessly from one enormous cliff to another to capture bouncing lollipops.  Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it?  But not in a video game.

Then again, could be quite terrifying too.  Would you have what it takes to live some of these games that you play?  Well, Danny Lenesky is about to find out what he’s really made of.  You can listen to the podcast next Friday!

A Cyber-Tale for Kids

// February 18th, 2010 // 6 Comments » // Books

Ten-year-old Danny Lenesky can’t imagine anything more fun in the whole world than playing on his computer.That is, until he gets sucked right into it and lands smack in the middle of a video game. 

He zooms like a pinball from one game to another, dreaming of video game glory.  Before long, he comes across Jingo, a kind blue mutant, who teaches Danny about the tricks of his virtual world.  More alluring, however, is spunky Desmond whose thrill seeking ways lead Danny further and further into the unknown. 

Soon, Danny realizes his recklessness has jeopardized Jingo’s life, and it’s almost too late to save him. Forced to decide between friend and fun, Danny abandons the games.  But he has to act fast.  With Desmond sabotaging his every move, Danny’s race against the clock seems doomed to fail.  Pressing on, he knows that Jingo’s fate rests on him and that each decision he makes – no matter how difficult – will determine if he can ever return home.

This cyber-tale for video-game-loving kids will be podcast one chapter at a time.  Eventually, it will be available as a real-life book!  The author is in talks with her publicist (who is coincidentally herself) to determine the ideal book launch date.  Details to follow… one day.

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