Author Niki Alling - books, designs and poetry for all ages.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
New Children's book coming soon....
Hi all,
Things are looking up for my latest picture book. I have two more spreads to finish and some detail work. I'm hoping to release it by Valentine's Day. This book is a basic concept book about shapes and some fun things they do! It's been great fun to write and illustrate. I even got some great ideas from the Pre-K kids at school, which have been included in the book. They are great helpers!
It should be a fun one for children to enjoy and discover. And as with all of my children's books so far...it's written in rhyme.
Stay tuned for a giveaway contest with this new release ... and also don't forget there is still time to enter my current giveaway contest on GoodReads for my book Your Mother's Love!
Open till January 18, 2013. Good Luck!
Things are looking up for my latest picture book. I have two more spreads to finish and some detail work. I'm hoping to release it by Valentine's Day. This book is a basic concept book about shapes and some fun things they do! It's been great fun to write and illustrate. I even got some great ideas from the Pre-K kids at school, which have been included in the book. They are great helpers!
It should be a fun one for children to enjoy and discover. And as with all of my children's books so far...it's written in rhyme.
Stay tuned for a giveaway contest with this new release ... and also don't forget there is still time to enter my current giveaway contest on GoodReads for my book Your Mother's Love!
Open till January 18, 2013. Good Luck!
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Free ebook this weekend 1/12/13 - 1/13/13
Free ebook on Amazon 1/12/13 - 1/13/13
The Roots of My Family Tree by Niki Alling, is a celebration book for children, families and educators to use as an enjoyable springboard for conversations about family heritage. Bright, colorful, full illustrations, written in rhyme.
Countries around the world she travels to:
USA
Australia
Africa
Scotland
England
Poland
Italy
France
Spain
Buy The Roots of My Family Tree from Amazon for Kindle & Paperback
Buy The Roots of My Family Tree from Barnes & Noble in Paperback
Buy The Roots of My Family Tree from CreateSpace in Paperback
Book Trailer for
The Roots of My Family Tree - by Niki Alling
Friday, January 4, 2013
Giveaway Contest!!
Goodreads Book Giveaway
Your Mother's Love
by Niki Alling
Giveaway ends January 18, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
For Mom...
I know it's not Mother's day, but I've had a Dad poem on here for quite some time, so it's time I honored mothers too. My mother and I are very close, so when I wrote this poem, I meant it. She has been my inspiration and my biggest fan my entire life. Since I was a very small child, she encouraged me to write poetry and to never stop. So here I am - years later still writing poems.
This one is for you Mom. Thank you for your never ending support, I love you.
Comes on many gifts.
This one is for you Mom. Thank you for your never ending support, I love you.
Comes on many gifts.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Thankfulness
It's that time of year again when everyone has turkey and Thanksgiving on their minds. The past few years have led to some big changes for me in my life and family. And I must say I'm very thankful for all of it. The good and the not so good.
I've learned through some hard knocks that sometimes even though we may resist certain changes in our lives, they usually turn out for the best in the long run. Sometimes things are not what they seem at first, but given time, they turn out to be exactly what we needed or wanted all along.
This year, I'm am so thankful for the new additions to my family, my lovely granddaughters, and great niece, and to those little ones still on the way. I'm especially thankful and overwhelming honored to still have my Grandmother with us, who is now 96. There is nothing more humbling than having 5 generations of women at the same time, all in the same room! The word "Mom" or "Ma", traveled up the scale of generations and back like lightening! What a privilege and honor to experience that.
This past year has also brought some of my own personal dreams to reality. I'm so thankful for the technology that has allowed me to express my creativity and put it out for anyone who may happen by. Publishing has become an ever changing entity, and self-publishing is here to stay. I had my very first book signing event this year, and for that I am exceedingly grateful. It truly was a dream come true for me on many levels. And to all my supportive friends who have held my hand through my brave new endeavors, I'm especially grateful to you. I don't think I would have had the courage enough to try without my friends and family by my side. Thank you.
So this year, as I cook up my Thanksgiving turkey, I'll reflect on the past years and look forward to future ones. My hope is to continue writing, designing, and having fun with the children at school and home for as long as possible. And maybe someday, if I'm very lucky, I'll be the 96 year old Great-Great Grandma looking down at the line of my daughters... I love you Gram!
Happy Thanksgiving.
I've learned through some hard knocks that sometimes even though we may resist certain changes in our lives, they usually turn out for the best in the long run. Sometimes things are not what they seem at first, but given time, they turn out to be exactly what we needed or wanted all along.
This year, I'm am so thankful for the new additions to my family, my lovely granddaughters, and great niece, and to those little ones still on the way. I'm especially thankful and overwhelming honored to still have my Grandmother with us, who is now 96. There is nothing more humbling than having 5 generations of women at the same time, all in the same room! The word "Mom" or "Ma", traveled up the scale of generations and back like lightening! What a privilege and honor to experience that.
This past year has also brought some of my own personal dreams to reality. I'm so thankful for the technology that has allowed me to express my creativity and put it out for anyone who may happen by. Publishing has become an ever changing entity, and self-publishing is here to stay. I had my very first book signing event this year, and for that I am exceedingly grateful. It truly was a dream come true for me on many levels. And to all my supportive friends who have held my hand through my brave new endeavors, I'm especially grateful to you. I don't think I would have had the courage enough to try without my friends and family by my side. Thank you.
So this year, as I cook up my Thanksgiving turkey, I'll reflect on the past years and look forward to future ones. My hope is to continue writing, designing, and having fun with the children at school and home for as long as possible. And maybe someday, if I'm very lucky, I'll be the 96 year old Great-Great Grandma looking down at the line of my daughters... I love you Gram!
Happy Thanksgiving.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
New Look
Hi all,
Today, I'm revamping my blog, to give it a new look and to showcase my books with order information on separate pages. I've also added an event page because I have my first event coming up! So excited! So feel free to look around, I'll be adding more book pages in the coming days.
Have a great day!
Today, I'm revamping my blog, to give it a new look and to showcase my books with order information on separate pages. I've also added an event page because I have my first event coming up! So excited! So feel free to look around, I'll be adding more book pages in the coming days.
Have a great day!
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