New Places and New Faces

To run a successful business, you must make wise choices. Sounds like common sense, right? Right! I have learned that it's important to attend vendor shows in new areas. Sales are usually better when my booth is 'new and shiny' at vendor shows. I love finding new customers and sharing with them what Tall Girl Publishing is all about.

My husband and I attend about 30 vendor shows a year, and I haven't come across another children's book author who is doing what I do. It has worked very well, as 90% of my sales are from vendor shows. The other 10% are from Public Libraries and online sales.

I appreciate that vendor show hosts want me to return year after year, and in some cases, that works. Still, I would miss out on a larger customer base if I consistently attended shows in the same towns during the same community events year after year.

'New places and new faces' is the theme of this holiday selling season!

A Day in the Life of George

He has such a great life!

Tik Tok!

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When I'm Not Writing Books . . .

Fall Season Boosts Fall-Themed Books!

​Moonbeam's Halloween Wish​

Attention, cat enthusiasts! Get ready for a delightful story about love and belonging!

Meet Moonbeam, a sweet cat on a quest for a family to call her own. Her adventure takes a magical turn when she encounters a group of kids on Halloween night. One little girl, dressed as a black cat, offers Moonbeam a chance at a forever home filled with love and warmth.

Perfect for children ages 6-8, this charming Halloween-themed book is clean, ethical, and suitable for any public or private library, classroom, daycare, or home. Kids are sure to cherish this heartwarming story for years to come!

​Carl Corn Have You Heard?​

There's drama in the cornfield!

What’s going on?

It doesn’t take much for a situation to spiral out of control—especially when it grows into a tangled web of rumors! Discover how a single incident turns into a chaotic mix of jealousy, gossip, and misinformation.

One of Carl’s kernels has popped! Sweet Corn feels envious of Carl and exaggerates a small event into a full-blown scandal.

This engaging, rhyming early reader story highlights the risks of twisting words and sharing false information. It also illustrates the damage caused by reacting impulsively to our emotions rather than thoughtfully responding to them. Perfect for ages 6-8!

Tall Girl Publishing Book Trailers

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Tall Girl Publishing Events

October 18 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Presentation/Pop-up store, Small Batch Baking Co., Sioux Rapids, IA

October 25 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Vendor Show, Community Center, Paullina, IA

November 1 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Vendor Show, Fairgrounds, Boone, IA

November 8 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Vendor Show, Activity Center, East Chain, MN

November 9 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Vendor Show, Country Club, Fonda, IA

November 13 - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Open House Guest Appearance, The Hen House, Spencer, IA

November 15 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Vendor Show, Community Center, Renwick, IA

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

​Epic Basketball Stores Activity Book​

Looking for a way to spark your child’s love of basketball while keeping them off screens?

The Epic Basketball Stories Activity Book is packed with exciting puzzles and brain teasers designed especially for kids ages 8–12. Inside, they’ll discover word searches, crosswords, mazes, sudoku, scrambles, and hangman games — all with a basketball twist.

This activity book is part of the Epic Sports Series, a collection designed to inspire kids through sports stories and activities. Not only does it entertain, it also builds focus, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Whether your child is a casual fan or a die-hard hooper, they’ll have hours of fun while learning valuable skills.

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.

​Living at the Edge of the World -Winter-​

When their parents sail the world without them, 12-year-old twins Tabitha and Timothy are sent to the remote island of Papala, known as the "Bird Island."

Great Uncle Tamhas becomes their guardian in a world as strange as the island itself.

Tabitha is frustrated with the island's isolation and limited WiFi, but Timothy uncovers the island's natural secrets. The twins soon realise they are not the only newcomers on the island.

Discover a story about courage, friendship, and the joy of embracing the unfamiliar.

Dive into a different world, where nature and friendship are full of surprises.