Tall Girl Publishing Newsletter - November 17, 2025


Tall Girl Publishing Newsletter November 17, 2025

The Holiday Season Is In Full Force!

During this past month, I have met wonderful people who are gearing up for the holiday season. They support reading for their children, or the children who hold a special place in their lives.

I have found that people appreciate the lessons in each book, which helps children become better humans. This warms my heart because my primary goal has been to add value to the world.

A Day in the Life of George

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When I'm Not Writing Books . . . I create marketing posters.

Holiday Season Boosts A Popular Book!

Counting Christmas Kittens

Tall Girl Publishing Book Trailers

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Tall Girl Publishing Events

November 29 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Vendor Show, Community Center, Lake View, IA

December 6 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Vendor Show, St. Edmonds Catholic School, Fort Dodge, IA

December 13 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Vendor Show, Community Center, Laurens, IA

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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.


Jack's Train Day

All aboard for an unforgettable Australian adventure!

Jack really loves trains—big trains, little trains, old trains, and solar-powered ones too! Join Jack as he rides some of Australia’s most iconic railways, from hanging his legs out the windows of Puffing Billy to spotting waterfalls on the Kuranda Scenic Railway and helping volunteers at the Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway.

This delightful picture book is a heartwarming celebration of trains, travel, and wonder—perfect for young adventurers and railway fans of all ages.

Whether it’s the click-clack of the tracks or the thrill of a mini-rail ride, Jack’s Train Day is a joyful journey across the rails of Australia.


The Unofficial Minecraft Book of Would You Rather?

Would you rather… Fight the Ender Dragon or a wither? Use an enchanted helmet or enchanted boots? Fight an enemy who is wearing enchanted armor or wielding an enchanted weapon?

What if… You could feed a creeper to tame it? You could ride the Ender Dragon? You found a cave in real life?

Have a blast discussing Minecraft with your friends and family, with over 150 would-you-rathers, what-ifs, and drawing prompts for fighters, builders, and explorers.


The O.C.D. Elf

Everyone knows the three rules about North Pole reindeer:

  1. Never ride the reindeer (they’re very fast).
  2. Never leave the door open on the reindeer stalls at night.
  3. And never, EVER let the reindeer drink hot chocolate.


Gregory has always been a little different from the other elves in Santa’s workshop. His Christmas Obsession messes everything up: from accidentally melting the snow in the snow angel department to releasing the glow bugs on caroling night, Gregory just can’t get anything right. And helping with the Letter Keeper sort names and addresses out of order probably wasn’t a good idea after all…

No matter where the Cardinal for the Hall of Baubles and Tinsel puts the O.C.D. Elf, Gregory just doesn’t fit in. Which is how he ends up mucking out reindeer stalls on Christmas Eve, where he can’t possibly do any damage to anyone on the most important night of the year at the North Pole.


…Right?

The O.C.D. Elf is a middle-grade chapter book perfect for readers with a Christmas Obsession. No reindeer were harmed in the making of this book.



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