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There are Monsters Coming Out of My HeadThere are Monsters Coming Out of My Head (book)

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Hi. My name is Gef. I love to draw monsters. When I draw them they come out of my head. If you draw your fears, then when the book is closed they are stuck there. Also, if you draw them, they don't look as scary as in your mind. My monsters are really scary. In this book, you can color my monsters and even draw your own. You can make my monsters pink, or give them moustaches and alien antennas. Imagine! When the monsters come out of my head, I think they are homesick and they go to live in the basement, or the attic, to be near. I guess I don't care if they stay there. -Gef Rice, 9 years old, There are Monsters Coming Out of My Head (A coloring book for any age)

The City/Country Poet’s Guide to Old Forge, New York: Memories of Great TimesThe City/Country Poet’s Guide to Old Forge, New York: Memories of Great Times (book)

Print: $12.99

My wish as a writer is for you to have many happy times in the Adirondack wilds and preserve those memories well before they slip away, as I have done in the publishing of this book. Primarily a book of good poetry, scattered here and there are also "breadcrumbs" to help any reader find their way back to preserving their own memories, as well as funny musings and drawings by the writer and others, and more. Ten blank/lined journal pages complete the book well. My readers say the poetry is easy-to- read but uniquely powerful in meaning... a great read for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, especially the Adirondacks! Dear Reader: Peace is there if you only look for it, in this and so many other special places... enjoy your time in Old Forge, New York!

Writing & Life Exercises That Won't Hurt Your Brain (Too Much)Writing & Life Exercises That Won't Hurt Your Brain (Too Much) (book)

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This book was written to be accessible to all walks of faith & life. It may be used as a workbook, also in a group setting. Write in the margins & on lined pages. Rice says, Never be afraid to write bad poetry! Writers forget they have a secret power: to destroy the pieces of writing they don't like. The first section is "Finding Sense": 12 non-religious "Life Exercises". Rice asks readers to think of these exercises as conversations about how to pay attention to life's experiences, to im-press instead of de-press. The second section is "Writing Prompts". Gentle "Writing Exercises" originally published in The Other Herald, a Western NY literary paper. This is a conversation about resolving writer's block, or rejuvenating your creative writing. T. F. Rice is also the author of two crossover books, linking poetry with family travel, scrapbooking, & journaling: The City/Country Poet's Guide to Old Forge, New York: Memories of Great Times & ...to Perry, New York: Small Towns Are Not So Small

The Wind BeingThe Wind Being (book)

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A successful life begins with learning to think for yourself! Help a child restore their sense of individuality, inherent worth. In the life of a child, small ideas may make big differences. This story simply asks them to express their own unique ideas about what the WIND looks like, feels like, sounds like… NOTE: TEACHERS, PARENTS, ANYONE MAY COPY THE PAGES WITHIN THIS BOOK FOR ANY USE EXCEPT FOR PROFIT! This book is intended to encourage original ideas; they in no way represent actual data or theories. This book is not suggesting any beliefs whatsoever related to religion, philosophy or science, but instead attempts to offer a starting point for discussion with a child or children, individually or in a group setting. Some pages offer areas for the child to draw or write what they think something looks like. At the end of the book, there is one page entitled "GETTING A CHILD TO TALK", which offers suggestions of approaches to talking to a child about what they think.

The City/Country Poet's Guide to Perry, New York: Small Towns Are Not So SmallThe City/Country Poet's Guide to Perry, New York: Small Towns Are Not So Small (book)

Print: $14.99

Any “city” or “country” town offers both peace and fun. It is our CHOICE to look for them... Times can be tough, and filled with the pull of responsibility, but there are always ways to escape. Some of them are “udderly” free, such as watching clouds in day, stars in night. Do you ever take the time? Do you want to? These are questions I must constantly ask myself. Small towns are misleading on the surface, seeming slow and monotonous, even to those who live in them. With this book, I give you my town: reduced to stories, snippets, poems, projects, ideas, photos, articles, even a few of my “askings”. As you begin to enrich your experience of any town, remember: you create the quality of your life, daily, by the choices you make! Parts of this book are blank. Use these areas for journaling or add personal mementos. You will find that most of (y)our actions breathe meaning; you possess some area of creativity! Peace and fun are near...

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HIDDEN VALLEY FARM, PUBLISHER T. F. RICE, EDITOR P.O. BOX 172 PERRY, NY 14530 UNITED STATES Email: publisher.hiddenvalley@yahoo.com theotherherald@yahoo.com Send this user a message on Lulu OUR BOOKS: There are Monsters Coming Out of My HeadThere are Monsters Coming Out of My Head (book) Print: $10.99 Download: $4.90 Hi. My name is Gef. I love to draw monsters. When I draw them they come out of my head. If you draw your fears, then when the book is closed they are stuck there. Also, if you draw them, they don't look as scary as in your mind. My monsters are really scary. In this book, you can color my monsters and even draw your own. You can make my monsters pink, or give them moustaches and alien antennas. Imagine! When the monsters come out of my head, I think they are homesick and they go to live in the basement, or the attic, to be near. I guess I don't care if they stay there. -Gef Rice, 9 years old, There are Monsters Coming Out of My Head (A coloring book for any age) The City/Country Poet’s Guide to Old Forge, New York: Memories of Great TimesThe City/Country Poet’s Guide to Old Forge, New York: Memories of Great Times (book) Print: $12.99 My wish as a writer is for you to have many happy times in the Adirondack wilds and preserve those memories well before they slip away, as I have done in the publishing of this book. Primarily a book of good poetry, scattered here and there are also "breadcrumbs" to help any reader find their way back to preserving their own memories, as well as funny musings and drawings by the writer and others, and more. Ten blank/lined journal pages complete the book well. My readers say the poetry is easy-to- read but uniquely powerful in meaning... a great read for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, especially the Adirondacks! Dear Reader: Peace is there if you only look for it, in this and so many other special places... enjoy your time in Old Forge, New York! Writing & Life Exercises That Won't Hurt Your Brain (Too Much)Writing & Life Exercises That Won't Hurt Your Brain (Too Much) (book) Print: $11.99 This book was written to be accessible to all walks of faith & life. It may be used as a workbook, also in a group setting. Write in the margins & on lined pages. Rice says, Never be afraid to write bad poetry! Writers forget they have a secret power: to destroy the pieces of writing they don't like. The first section is "Finding Sense": 12 non-religious "Life Exercises". Rice asks readers to think of these exercises as conversations about how to pay attention to life's experiences, to im-press instead of de-press. The second section is "Writing Prompts". Gentle "Writing Exercises" originally published in The Other Herald, a Western NY literary paper. This is a conversation about resolving writer's block, or rejuvenating your creative writing. T. F. Rice is also the author of two crossover books, linking poetry with family travel, scrapbooking, & journaling: The City/Country Poet's Guide to Old Forge, New York: Memories of Great Times & ...to Perry, New York: Small Towns Are Not So Small The Wind BeingThe Wind Being (book) Print: $15.95 A successful life begins with learning to think for yourself! Help a child restore their sense of individuality, inherent worth. In the life of a child, small ideas may make big differences. This story simply asks them to express their own unique ideas about what the WIND looks like, feels like, sounds like… NOTE: TEACHERS, PARENTS, ANYONE MAY COPY THE PAGES WITHIN THIS BOOK FOR ANY USE EXCEPT FOR PROFIT! This book is intended to encourage original ideas; they in no way represent actual data or theories. This book is not suggesting any beliefs whatsoever related to religion, philosophy or science, but instead attempts to offer a starting point for discussion with a child or children, individually or in a group setting. Some pages offer areas for the child to draw or write what they think something looks like. At the end of the book, there is one page entitled "GETTING A CHILD TO TALK", which offers suggestions of approaches to talking to a child about what they think. The City/Country Poet's Guide to Perry, New York: Small Towns Are Not So SmallThe City/Country Poet's Guide to Perry, New York: Small Towns Are Not So Small (book) Print: $14.99 Any “city” or “country” town offers both peace and fun. It is our CHOICE to look for them... Times can be tough, and filled with the pull of responsibility, but there are always ways to escape. Some of them are “udderly” free, such as watching clouds in day, stars in night. Do you ever take the time? Do you want to? These are questions I must constantly ask myself. Small towns are misleading on the surface, seeming slow and monotonous, even to those who live in them. With this book, I give you my town: reduced to stories, snippets, poems, projects, ideas, photos, articles, even a few of my “askings”. As you begin to enrich your experience of any town, remember: you create the quality of your life, daily, by the choices you make! Parts of this book are blank. Use these areas for journaling or add personal mementos. You will find that most of (y)our actions breathe meaning; you possess some area of creativity! Peace and fun are near...	HIDDEN VALLEY FARM, PUBLISHER...of Quality Paperback Books on Unique Topics and Ideas! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ WHY "Hidden Valley"? It is a little private family property near Letchworth State Park, perfect for needed quiet time to spark one's creativity... I am telling you; the fish really do laugh from the creek! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ BROWSE BOOKS ONLINE AS YOU WOULD AT A BOOKSTORE! ALL BOOKS CAN NOW BE PREVIEWED IN FULL! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ OUR NEWEST RELEASES: January 2008 "Small Towns Are Not So Small", November 2007 "The Wind Being" (a children's workbook for original thought). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMING IN 2009: Look for a full-length book of poetry by Rochester's Virginia Lee Hines in 2009. View her poetry broadsides (series of six) as they are released, in blog area below. Virginia also writes Woman Poet column for our "The Other Herald." At 81, she is quite a firecracker! And... we absolutely love her poetry; you will, too! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ OTHER PUBLISHING SERVICES: "We believe everyone has a story to tell." Personal memoirs, family stories, poetry and more published for the purposes of family distribution, always with full confidentiality. Anthology publishing services, for groups such as writers/ artists/ youth also available. Editing services available in small quantities, depending on the nature of the manuscript. Query T. F. Rice at theotherherald@yahoo.com with "publishing inquiry" in your subject line. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE OTHER HERALD, A MONTHLY LITERARY PUBLICATION: Heralding the art of words in Western New York, and beyond... For perusing or purchasing back issues, visit http://www.tfrice.etsy.com ! For submissions and subscription information, see http://www.otherherald.com ! 50 cents cover price. $10/year subscription rate for single issue to U.S. address. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ AUTHOR INFORMATION: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ GEF RICE is the youth author of "There Are Monsters Coming Out of My Head", a sketch/coloring/dream workbook for all ages, which briefly talks (in Gef's own words) about getting rid of your fears by drawing them out. All book illustrations are from this young artist! Gef's mother can recall, as young as age 7 or 8, he would draw "monsters" and cut the paper into unique shapes, making a kind of "card game" with powers noted on the back of each (we live in a Pokemon age); he would carry these "playing cards" with him in a large manila envelope to share with family or friends. The publication of this book was as much to encourage him in his own artfulness (now he doesn't have to carry the envelope)... as to share his unique idea with others. Conquering your fears can be a dear topic for both adults and children. Read Gef's message to your children today! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ T. F. RICE lives in a small town in Western New York State named Perry with her husband and almost-teenage son, where she works as an accountant during the week. Her short fiction and poetry has been published in several "cross-genre" books, as well as various quarterlies and an anthology. The latest book is number two in a series of "City/Country Poet's Guides"; it is titled SMALL TOWNS ARE NOT SO SMALL. The "City/Country" part of Rice's titles is a tribute to growing up all over the place, with a father in the military, not really being "from" anywhere. The first "Guide" was written as a tribute to Old Forge, New York, which is a lovely Adirondack town dear to Rice and her family. The books encourage reader participation, offering activities, information and gentle encouragement to write... or simply to "be creative". In her spare time, she also edits The Other Herald, a small monthly literary publication aimed at isolated writers. In 2007, she authored a children's workbook for original thought, THE WIND BEING. Rice is also the author of a book of writing and life exercises. For more about this author, visit http://www.tfrice.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________ VIRGINIA LEE HINES is a poet and essayist, but also an artist at heart. She has been well-schooled in her many creative interests over the years; her work has been published in various monthlies and quarterlies. Having never had a full-length volume of her poetry published, she looks forward to publication in 2009. Hines and her late husband raised two children. A doting grandmother, she has long been retired to a quiet life in the Rochester, NY area, continues to write about her unique life experiences and observations. Collect all six of her broadsides, released by HVF throughout 2008. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST INFORMATION: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ JOAN HERRMANN, Photographer and Illustrator, provided her "Nature Tweaked" cover art for T. F. Rice's Small Towns Are Not So Small. Her concentration is nature photography, which she manipulates using various artful, albeit unnatural, processes. The colors/textures in her work are often manipulated/enhanced by geometric forms with a Chinese influence. She is a former member of the Utica Camera Club and a current member of the Artworks Artist Co-op in Old Forge, New York. The Co-op offers several types of note cards bearing her art. Herrmann's work has been exhibited all over New York state. She is a docent for the Munson-Williams Art Museum. She and her husband Bob moved from Rochester to the Adirondacks 12 years ago. Herrmann's love of nature began as a child, she says, and she enjoys sharing this love through her photography and nature programs for both children and adults. Herrmann says, "I still have the passion to photograph what I see in nature, but I enjoy tweaking nature too." _________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICHAEL SPARLING a.k.a. "Mr. Scribbles!" is an artist and cartoonist from Perry New York. He has illustrated several children's books, including Earlene Crocker's "The Heart Flowers" and T. F. Rice's "My Celebration" (look for in 2009). His art includes large murals, landscapes, abstracts, portraits, and much more. You might find him traveling to the ends of the earth, for your local event... dazzling children of all ages with creative interpretations of anyone's whimsical scribblings. On http://www.mrscribbles.com, you can visit his online gallery, scribble something (that he will turn into art), even download FREE CLIP ART! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ WHOLESALE ORDERING: For those books not appearing in Bowker's Books in Print, Publisher accepts wholesale inquiries. (No minimum order for wholesale pricing, for valid store owners.) Bulk pricing for non-businesses is available for one book in a quantity of 26 or more. Contact Publisher at theotherherald@yahoo.com for details, stating what is specifically of interest to you. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MANUSCRIPTS: Query before sending your full-length manuscript for consideration by Publisher. Thank you in advance for your consideration regarding manuscripts. Yours might be something we are interested in, but always ask first before sending... and wait for our response with instructions.
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