Dani P. Mystery Quarterly Newsletter

Hello Readers,

Oh, wow. Have we been busy here at Dani P. Mystery! There is so much to tell you and we can't wait. So kick back, grab your favorite beverage, and enjoy reading about our latest adventures!

The Official Dani P. Mystery T-Shirt

First off, since we are on a countdown, let me tell you about our t-shirt campaign. Now through April 5th you can order your official Dani P. Mystery t-shirt at Teespring.com  T-shirts are available in children's, women's, and two unisex styles. Prices vary on the t-shirt ordered, but are at actual cost. If you previously ordered a t-shirt, we apologize, but that campaign has been replaced by this one and a new order will need to be placed. 

 You may be wondering what has been keeping us so busy? 

We are fervently working behind the scenes on the second editions of Dani and the Haunted House and Dani and the Mall Caper. Below are copies of the new covers. Each book features all-new illustrations by our amazing artist, Katrina Glidewell, and I have updated some content.  Dani and the Mall Caper should be available in the coming weeks and Dani and the Haunted House will follow soon after. 

In addition, we have been working on a Companion Activity Book!  The activity book will cover the first three books in the series and will include trivia questions to test your child's comprehension, puzzles, coloring pages, and more--- all of which fit into a compact size to match the book series! 

As always, Amazon.com is the exclusive Seller of the Dani P. Mystery series. 

         
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Upcoming books.....

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Even though we've taken a step back to work on the second editions, we're still thinking of the future! I am currently writing Dani and the Hidden Treasure and I can't wait to get Dani and the Magician off the storyboard and onto paper. Especially since we will be having a special "guest star" magician. You may wonder how that works since this is a fictional book. Well, we have been granted permission to use the likeness and name of a real professional children's magician! We're so excited! I know, I know....you want to know who? Well, I'm afraid you'll just have to wait on that mystery......

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Classroom Visits!

Since we have been operating on a soft release of the series, which means we really haven't started our marketing campaign, we have not opened up our schedule to classroom visits---UNTIL NOW! Since the first three books in the series are almost complete, we are going to start focusing on our marketing and reaching out to our readers. 

We have two types of visits available. For local schools we are offering classroom visits based on availability. We are also offering Skype visits to non-local classrooms. Want to know what to expect during a classroom visit? Check out our YouTube video below.

  

Around the World with Dani P.

As I mentioned before, we have been operating under a soft release. Based on that premise, you might think that Dani P. Mystery has been limited to our local area since we've been relying on word-of-mouth. Well, you are in for quite a surprise! Check out the map to the right. The areas highlighted in yellow are all the states Dani has already visited, plus we've made it to Australia and the United Kingdom! And this is only based on the people reporting their location. Who knows where else she has visited! To see some of the pictures submitted by our readers, please visit our Around the World with Dani P. Mystery slideshow.

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Whew. Did I fib? You can see for yourself how busy we've been. If you want to keep up with our latest happenings, you don't have to wait for our quarterly newsletter! Visit us on Facebook or on our website. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support and helping to make Dani P. Mystery the success it has become. We are growing slowly, but solidly. As I have always said, "I would rather be the tortoise than the hare." Thank you my friends and readers for taking this journey with me!

All the best,

K. Lamb

Around the World with Dani P. Mystery #kidlit #childrensbook #adventure #reading

Our daughter recently had the opportunity to study abroad on a scholarship. Because of the time difference, each morning I couldn't wait to jump up out of bed and discover where she had visited while I was asleep. I was living vicariously through her, and dreaming of the places she was able to experience first-hand. The pictures she shared left me in awe and I knew that she was taking in memories that would last her a lifetime. It gave me a wonderful idea.

It has been a little over a year since I published the first Dani P. Mystery book. Unbelievably, I am working on my fourth book! Why unbelievably? Because I am not a full-time writer, and as an indie author, it is very difficult to publish a paperback book and ebook on one's own. It is a very time consuming, yet rewarding experience. I feel blessed that we (with the full support of my family) have accomplished so much in so little time!

With this in mind, I thought it would be fun to learn exactly where Dani P. has traveled to since she first began her adventures! I have been lucky enough to hear from several parents and their children who have submitted beautiful pictures or letters so I have learned a tad bit about where she has landed, i.e. Texas, New York, Washington, Oregon, Arkansas, Massachusetts, California, the United Kingdom, etc. But then I got the idea of doing an actual campaign to track Dani's travels and call it Around the World with Dani P. Mystery. All of the photos collected will be put in a special gallery on our Facebook page and website.

I hope you will join me on her journey and consider submitting a picture of you with your favorite Dani P. Mystery adventure. Most importantly, don't forget to let us know the state/country where you reside. If you care to share a little bit about your city, state, or country---we'd love for you to share that as well! Help us all learn a little more about the world, and how truly connected we are with one another.

I can't wait to meet you and to see all of Dani's exciting travels!

Wishing you a little adventure!

K. Lamb

Submit your photo to one of the following:

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The Power of Books

Do you have a cherished childhood book? One that can evoke special memories of your past?

Books are more than just words on paper. They can be a friend, a journey we get lost in, or even a cherished memory. What is it about your favorite storybook that holds on to you?

One of my favorite childhood books of all time was my Little Golden Books, Dumbo. It even beat out my big book of Nursery Rhymes. It is also the earliest book I can recall.

What made this book so special? It was just a simple story. The illustrations were colorful, but not so unique as to make them more distinguished than any other. Why was this book so important to me?

The answer is easy. It is because it had the power to evoke powerful childhood memories. I was blessed to grow up living next door to my grandmother. She and my grandfather had a large three-story Victorian. On the top floor was my bedroom. Yes, I even had my own bedroom! I think I would sleep at my grandparents' home as much as I did my own. I loved the way my grandmother would always tuck me in at night. The pattern was always the same. I would jump into bed and she would ask what story I wanted. I always picked Dumbo. In the beginning she would read it to me. As time passed, I would read it to her. Her patience was endless. She never tired of hearing the same story. Before drifting off, she would always tuck me in snugly, give me a kiss, and sing, "Mr. Bluebird on your shoulder.." 

For me, Dumbo equated to love. I wish I had the book today--sadly, I do not. One day I will come across a well-loved and worn copy of Dumbo. When I do, I will smile, look at the pages filled with memories, and buy it. It will find a special place in my home where every time I pass by it, it will make me smile.

I hope you will pass a memory like this on to your child. What book will you read to them tonight? What cherished memory will you give them that will evoke a smile in the years to come?

Wishing you all a little adventure,

K. Lamb
Author of the Dani P. Mystery series

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