new children's book :: molly kite has faith (and giveaway!)

by author tam veilleux

In the vast system of the internet you never really know where you'll end up or who you'll meet when you're surfing online. It was early in 2009 when my illustration instructor at my art college suggested that all of us set up a profile at JacketFlap.com in order to gain exposure as an artist. It sounded like a wise idea and I immediately created my account that included some of my recently finished mixed-media art.

During the months of attending illustration class I had gone deep into writing children's stories. I had a message to get out to humanity and the characters involved were presenting themselves to me on a regular basis in my imagination. The main player in the stories, Molly Kite, needed to be colorful, attractive, and likeable. I knew in my heart what artistic style she needed, and I also knew it was nothing I could produce with my own hands. My own style would not be conducive to the project. I needed a digital illustrator.

The Molly Kite series of children's books teaches the universal Law of Attraction to conscious caregivers and their children at a very base level. The Law of Attraction states that what you give attention to grows and expands. During the period of writing the stories my intense focus on my beautiful character, Molly Kite, kept me joyful, hopeful and interested. I spent time dreaming of her success. Often my heart would fill with joy as I thought about kids reading her story. In my mind I would see the imaginary lightbulb go off over parents heads as they too finally understood how this seemingly magical theory of Law of Attraction actually worked. I gave my full attention to Molly Kite full well knowing that I couldn't properly bring her to life through my own artistic hand. I still needed help. It was then that the stars aligned and Russell Cox sent me an introduction via JacketFlap.

It had been a couple of months since my first visit to JacketFlap.com when I received notification in my email inbox that a message was waiting for me . I clicked the link and connected to my profile where I had a kind message from a man named Russell. He wrote “I like your art. It's nice to meet you. ” I reciprocated by clicking on his profile and started going through his art. Russell's art was so different than my own simplistic style. His was done digitally and it was edgy yet fun. The colors were amazing and I couldn't stop staring at it. I related my elation over his art via a return email and soon we uncovered that we both live in Maine. What a hoot!

It didn't take long for me to realize that Russell's style was exactly what Molly Kite needed and I quickly began the conversation around collaboration of a children's book. Russ was openly interested in pursuing it and it wasn't long before we were meeting at a restaurant midway between his town and mine and a contract was drafted.

Behind the scenes of a publishing a book many things go on. Editing, website building, marketing and pricing take up inordinate amounts of time but I focused my thoughts on the success of Molly Kite and the importance of her message and I worked hard to create a buzz about it while working closely with Russ to get the layout and images to reflect the message of the book.

Daily emails ensued. Russ would draw a sketch and email it to me. I would print and study it, make notes and return it to Russ who would then redraw and resend the image. Russ is naturally comical and kind and I'm a bit outside of the box myself. I found myself laughing out loud more than once and crying with joy when the designs were perfect. Twenty eight images and many months later we had a complete interior digital file ready for publication.

Since the original publication of Molly Kite Has Faith as a paperback book available at Booklocker.com back in November of 2009 Russ and I have worked to make Molly available as an audio, and an e-book for those who prefer to view and read via computer monitor. Plans for Molly Kite Has Faith as an animated e-book are in the works and will be ready by fall of 2010.

As the creator and mother to Molly Kite I keep focusing on the end result, which is to reach as many kids as possible and to help them better understand the power of their thoughts in regards to their reality. I trust the power of the Law of Attraction in all matters, both big and small, and encourage all of you to follow your dream by allowing the special forces outside of yourself to take the lead. You can't know all of the answers ahead of time just like I didn't know that creating a profile in JacketFlap.com would lead me to the illustrator I needed. Follow your nudges, have Faith and dream big.

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win a copy of the molly kite has faith e-book!


tam is generously giving away a copy of her inspiring children's e-book. please leave a comment on this post by monday evening, march 15th, where one random winner will be chosen and announced right here. the winner will also receive a molly kite bookmark and sticker via snail mail. good luck!

*** and the winner is susan! please email me to claim your prize :) ***

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BIO:
Proud Mainer Tam I Am Veilleux is on a quest to creatively engage everyone in using their personal power to alter their day to day reality. Tam is an artist, author, alchemist and creative entrepreneur who dreams of positively affecting humanity through her mixed media efforts.

She is the author of the newly released children’s book “Molly Kite Has Faith” which ignites the power of dreaming for children ages 4-99 and Tam is now writing her first practical novel in an attempt to cut through the fog of Law of Attraction.

An unfortunate case of “Ants In The Pants” keeps this Maine creative entrepreneur moving at a fast clip. Mixed media art, journaling, internet marketing, the study of spirituality and human potential, growing green things, writing books and articles, devising plans to make the planet a place that she’s proud to call home, and laughing really loud on a day to day basis keeps this mother of two adult children bustling about while keeping her Handsome VIP scratching his head. Tam I am spends three-quarters of her time trying to keep her golden retriever Lewis from nudging her elbow constantly.

“Life is Like a Box of Chocolates” is Tam’s latest public speaking endeavor. Contact her for an inspirational speech offering opportunity, possibility and of course, chocolate! She’s loves to travel about New England, so please, feel free to contact her.
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