Tall Girl Publishing Newsletter - December 15, 2025


Tall Girl Publishing Newsletter December 15, 2025

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

My holiday vendor season is over, and I'm looking forward to working on a few new books. My goal for 2025 was five new books, but I needed to adjust it a bit, and ended the year with four:

Cows With Bangs - March 2025

Moonbeam's Halloween Wish - March 2025

The Tulip Who Took Her Time - June 2025

Beneath the Blue - August 2025

Beneath the Blue earned a FINALIST award in the American Writing Awards competition!

A Day in the Life of George

Guardian of the books!

TikTok!

Yes, I'm trying out TikTok. My account is Tall Girl Publishing. Find me there and follow me!

When I'm Not Writing Books . . . I sing! This month I had the opportunity to perform the soprano Messiah solos for the community choir in Spencer, IA.

2025 Sales Leader Board!

#5 - Carl Corn

#4 - Counting Christmas Kittens

#3 - The Snail That Wanted To Hop!

#2 - Moonbeam's Halloween Wish

#1 - Cows With Bangs

Tall Girl Publishing Book Trailers

If you haven't seen these yet, take a look and share with your friends! Also, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Thank you:) The account name is Tall Girl Publishing.

Tall Girl Publishing Events

2026

April 25 - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm - Beyond the Books Author/Booksigning event, OLC Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD

May 16 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Frisky in the Field Author/Booksigning event, Event Center, Sheldon, IA

Community Libraries Who Carry TGP Books

Author Swaps

In this section, I've featured authors who are promoting one of my books in their newsletters. I am doing likewise. Please take a moment to read about their books.


Little Pessi's Big Fun!

Join Pessi on her playful escapades in this delightful rhyming tale!

Little Pessi's Big Fun is a charming children's storybook about a spirited black Pomeranian pup named Pessi, the alpha of her pack. With her fluffy midnight fur, she sneaks into shadows, tumbles into trash cans, and wanders off on exciting adventures—only to learn that home with her furry friends Chito and Kiwi is the best place of all.

Told in bouncy rhymes and paired with vivid illustrations on every page, this 46-page book sparks giggles and teaches gentle lessons about curiosity and safety.

Perfect for young readers who love the whimsical rhymes of Dr. Seuss or the mischievous fun of Curious George, this heartwarming story will become a bedtime favorite!

Add to your cart today and bring Little Pessi's Big Fun home for endless storytime joy!


Writing Activities for Kids

11 creative writing prompts. Ideal for children 7-11. Versatile activities and prompts that let children build their own worlds, characters, and settings. Encourages reasoning skills, communication, and creative thinking.

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