Love is in the air...

What better way to say I love you than with a poem? Well, that's my thinking at least. :)
So I've written a special poem for Husbands and Wives for Valentine's Day. I'm showcasing the Husband poem here, but you may also find the Wife Love version on my NikiClix Shops.
(Husband and Wife love poem available on many gifts.)
Happy Valentine's Day!
(Click picture for gift shop with Husband poem on many gifts.)

Husband Love Gifts from Zazzle by nikiclix
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UPDATE: A colorable version of this poem, Husband, is included in the new adult coloring book: Color-A-Gift: All Occasion Gift-Poems to Color and Give, by Niki Alling. Click Here to view, Color-A-Gift, on Amazon!

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Proud Indie Author/Publisher

Hello all! I'm sorry I've been away so long, I've been very busy working and writing and designing as usual, but I'd like to take a few minutes to share some exciting and fun stuff.

Last month Amazon introduced the KDP Owners' Lending Library into their program. Because of this, many Independent authors, like myself, have been able to take advantage of this. If enrolled, an author is able to promote their books for 5 free days, during the 90 day duration they are enrolled along with receiving royalties for any books that are borrowed through this program.
To make a long story short, this has been amazing for me and many other writers just starting out. Having a book be free for 5 days or a day at a time, or however you want to arrange the 5 days, is fabulous. Not only does it get our books out of the bottom of the pile, it can lead to some real sales in between the free days! Plus, as was in my case, I received some nice reviews for some of my work. I'm thrilled.

Not all authors feel the same way with this program, for various reasons. But for myself and anyone just starting out, I highly recommend it. As time goes on, I'll make the decision of whether or not to continue offering my books in the program or not. In the mean time, I have been building up my list of short stories, poems, children's books and novellas. Here is my author page: Niki Alling's Author Page

And to celebrate this new world of publishing, I have designed some gifts for the Proud Indie Author! It's a fabulous time to be a writer!

Proud Indie Author by nikiclix
Sell art online at Zazzle.

Have a great day!

Teacher Appreciation

 Thank You Teachers for all you do!

Teacher Gifts by nikiclix

Happy Holidays!

For Dad... update

Back in June of 2011, I posted a poem I wrote in honor of my Dad after he passed away in 2004. I had posted a version of the poem, written in the present tense for Father's Day.

However, I have gotten some requests to offer the original version, written in the past tense, so that other people may also use it, in order to honor their own Dads, who have also passed away.

It is an honor to post the original poem that I wrote for my Dad and read at his funeral. I'm sure he would also be honored, if it could be helpful to others. Although I wrote it with my own Dad in mind, I believe it is general enough in content, for any loving Father.

For Dad Memorial Poem by nikiclix
You can find both versions of this poem- past and present in my online shops.
Thank You

(Also see-)
For Dad GIFTS (written in present tense)

ALSO:
I also have a children's picture book for Fathers and children, called - Your Father's Love and one for Mothers called - Your Mother's Love. You can find them on my sidebar and more books on my author page at
Amazon: amazon.com/author/nikialling

Thanks Coach!

Sports are such a big part of our lives. We send our kids to play, we watch them on TV, but how much do we really appreciate our Coaches? They work hard to teach our children teamwork, and commitment, while still having fun. I wrote this poem for all the coaches out there, and for those of you who would like a new way to say thank you. This poem can be found on a variety of gifts in the Sports - Coach section my Zazzle store; NikiClix Creations.

More Coach Thank You Gifts by nikiclix
Make customized christmas ornaments at Zazzle.

Light - by William G. Aitken

If you ever want to read something different, something with a unique writing style, something that will make you think, make you wonder, and make you feel good - than Light is it.
This time around, William G. Aitken, has thrown caution to the wind and wrote from his instincts and heart. This book is an amazing example of what a writer can do without the constricts of form, rules and regulations to hold him down. It is different from other works of William's which are mainly thriller, horror, and other genres, that we all love to see.
This work proves what a diverse Author he is. Once you have read this, and other works of his, you will see how broad, and how promising this new young Author is, that has exploded onto the scene.
When I read this book, I did not know what to expect. It's rich with descriptions and fast moving plot that will take you on a wild ride.
Every time I read one of William's books I am pleasantly surprised, and I can't wait for more!
Light, is available at Amazon.

 

Also be sure to visit William's Author page:
About - William G. Aitken

School Days!

Many people are gearing up for back to school this weekend. So get out and enjoy the barbeques and weather if you can, summer will be over soon.

Those of you who know me, know I hold a special place in my heart for the paraprofessionals who work in our schools. Their dedication and commitment should not go unnoticed. They provide the backbone of the classroom, and an extra heart for the children to turn to. Although I am a Teacher Aide myself, the designs were created with all of my colleagues and friends in mind. I know how much of ourselves we put into our work everyday, and I am proud to be a part of such a wonderful group of people.

I have dedicated some designs to the appreciation of Teacher Aides, Teacher Assistants, Special Education and more, and I am happy to say, that there are many people from the US and abroad, who have shown their support to their own classroom staff.

Here is a key chain I created to appreciate all the great Teacher Aides:

Great Teacher Aide by nikiclix
Browse other Appreciation Keychains

Here is a link with more school appreciation designs and gifts:

School Appreciation Gifts - Bus drivers, School nurse, Teacher Assistants and more... 

Thank you,

Have a great new school year!