tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9278557764463538802024-03-13T23:17:34.357-07:00Charlotte Rains, Authorinspiring & encouraging others through wordsC.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-90184079602136595482023-07-17T19:40:00.000-07:002023-07-17T19:40:34.457-07:00NEW BOOK COMING SOON! <br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4qq5oxT4L49qY28KP8_UN_SYUqJ8aa00aT2uvW2Z8K44j9uDZED-Gb7Frsj03PEm613FeAymtB36gvo-KKwg5CwZkTKfjdtuUb-m2gMO08-zd63yPR64o0IKruyTlcozsDLIoNlg-Ar3nX34ObiYZjIAOHNV1PcrJbzTaZiA07mL-PGKbVaip8Z3cv2l/w640-h480/359776926_763333235796323_1191127131835903570_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: large;">COMING AUGUST 11, 2023!<br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Yes! My newest book, "<i>The Littlest Cloud</i>" will be released next month! I'm so very excited to share my good news and the beautiful cover with you today. It's been so much fun working with my publisher, Susan Joyner- Stumpf at Wildfire Publications, LLC, and my amazing artist/illustrator, Toni Lovric on this project. I have no doubts children everywhere will delight in the story and bright, colorful illustrations on each and every page. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I will be posting the link to the book soon after it's published. š </span> </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p></p>C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-72076232862646896762022-09-22T17:03:00.000-07:002022-09-22T17:03:11.090-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsulP2BTQxqyrDU1SsWCKH01xN4NN_bkunahp4YNvpjZ2ZnS_pUKt4NYrzi2txoorcCAhWhdf1EpuNb62apSvnJl1XLm-MPFLagSZ6FzkKePbbyEdn751S4jEZVgbC587qNk2bzaDYWZUnOdQTLA3f9Iexc3vbnqcM-DJCxk3aLUbAG0RYmp6rs4_-xw/s300/11220477_1107395802628098_700148896783535448_n%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsulP2BTQxqyrDU1SsWCKH01xN4NN_bkunahp4YNvpjZ2ZnS_pUKt4NYrzi2txoorcCAhWhdf1EpuNb62apSvnJl1XLm-MPFLagSZ6FzkKePbbyEdn751S4jEZVgbC587qNk2bzaDYWZUnOdQTLA3f9Iexc3vbnqcM-DJCxk3aLUbAG0RYmp6rs4_-xw/w640-h427/11220477_1107395802628098_700148896783535448_n%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">~~ A POOR MAN'S LIFE ~~</span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Just an ordinary cotton dress</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">A missing button, hair a mess</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Three little children, one on the way</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Little bare feet outside at play</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">An unmade bed, an unswept floor</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Bills unpaid and expecting more</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Sleepless nights, dreading the day</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Momma and daddy have nothing to say</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Cries of hunger wanting more bread</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Hiding her tears she turns her head</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Daddy gets angry and slams the door</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">His angry face they will see no more</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Just another day in a poor man's life</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">A poor man's kids and a poor man's wife</span><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><br style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; transition-property: none !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">All Rights Reserved Ā© C. J. Rains 7/31/2015</span></span>C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-42187493585436825332022-09-11T11:06:00.001-07:002022-09-11T11:08:03.519-07:00<p></p><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhORI0zLvG-oEelu4QjBtouNmwQ3hM0BzcoG3FeDav1hROhHQ8KsS_u6yTRFz0GQ6UwtR2T-VFuNXG-4dXKbBpQ89tiuZfZ4rlU9H95y2_fxkJRf_Y4650O-d4-kmYsWUtK7JFSXrVQjHGD_6LhMYPvjJLrqZlKQgR9C-1I_yiatWbe0QZi-wAH4wKbnw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="155" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhORI0zLvG-oEelu4QjBtouNmwQ3hM0BzcoG3FeDav1hROhHQ8KsS_u6yTRFz0GQ6UwtR2T-VFuNXG-4dXKbBpQ89tiuZfZ4rlU9H95y2_fxkJRf_Y4650O-d4-kmYsWUtK7JFSXrVQjHGD_6LhMYPvjJLrqZlKQgR9C-1I_yiatWbe0QZi-wAH4wKbnw=w302-h400" width="302" /></a></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW!</h2><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Other than writing, I have long been a collector of a few things. I love animals, so collecting animal figurines just came naturally for me. Pigs and turtles are just two of many. Then, a few years back, I spotted my first cow creamer. I fell in love! Did you know it only takes three of the same items for it to be considered a collection? So, hence my collection of cow creamers! Of course I am always on the look out for more and since I love browsing thrift stores, I get plenty of opportunities. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">I would love to hear about your collections and/or past times, so feel free to share. I will be adding new photos as I add to mine!</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"> š </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">C.J.</span> ~ </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><p></p>C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-77887840086333372082022-08-30T11:29:00.007-07:002022-08-30T11:29:56.969-07:00<p></p><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3Q8pP1eQ7JexhfmMcrB013AwglgDTlQ0R4_XywTAcb6RuGqwAq5H3keVyf2Hbudjc-tuv1ipKI91JKFk7QOCxbFUkp3R9C6VQgtAIF0bfA5Bk8iWi9v55aR-CZASzz3HEDNBOIWMYfmQI0y_OxiEyOOlscJi_CC00RZZISKgS3D-kd1_VXSpV0d9Aw/s2048/302163014_10224684864446813_4870355186121939873_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3Q8pP1eQ7JexhfmMcrB013AwglgDTlQ0R4_XywTAcb6RuGqwAq5H3keVyf2Hbudjc-tuv1ipKI91JKFk7QOCxbFUkp3R9C6VQgtAIF0bfA5Bk8iWi9v55aR-CZASzz3HEDNBOIWMYfmQI0y_OxiEyOOlscJi_CC00RZZISKgS3D-kd1_VXSpV0d9Aw/w640-h598/302163014_10224684864446813_4870355186121939873_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <span style="font-family: courier;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">My newest book has arrived!</span></b></span></h2><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">The waiting is finally over! <i>Bluebird! Bluebird!, </i>book two of my <i>Flitter, Flutter, Crawly </i>series, has finally arrived! I said it would be worth the long wait and it definitely has been. I just couldn't be more pleased if I tried. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">If you have book one, <i>Ladybug! Ladybug!, </i>you'll definitely want to add this beautifully illustrated book to your childs' collection.<i> </i>Both books are available on <i>Amazon</i> and will be very soon at <i>Barnes & Noble </i>and <i>Target.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">I have more books lined up, including the third and final book of my <i>Flitter, Flutter, Crawly </i>series, so check back often here and on my author page for updates! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">~ C.J. </span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p> <p></p>C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-84953457931382037872022-02-21T17:57:00.002-08:002022-08-31T18:02:03.448-07:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9l9TRtuWbIwWrP7g85rbB7nRuPz8QOL-x5ECfdusAcQfr453FohknjFioptQUzzj-hjq_53WHGEYtsIaxI4wthJgoTqp4KT7siKwC4Rc6HjpN0NMSJwVbPIowLzlS6xj91J_YhnQ82B2pD2HX4jiOcOyF2m2tr6H1tj3hAJy3Td90T7Kf15v9klBa_g/s1700/bluebirdwindow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="1700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9l9TRtuWbIwWrP7g85rbB7nRuPz8QOL-x5ECfdusAcQfr453FohknjFioptQUzzj-hjq_53WHGEYtsIaxI4wthJgoTqp4KT7siKwC4Rc6HjpN0NMSJwVbPIowLzlS6xj91J_YhnQ82B2pD2HX4jiOcOyF2m2tr6H1tj3hAJy3Td90T7Kf15v9klBa_g/w640-h640/bluebirdwindow.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="gvxzyvdx aeinzg81 t7p7dqev gh25dzvf tb6i94ri gupuyl1y i2onq4tn b6ax4al1 gem102v4 ncib64c9 mrvwc6qr sx8pxkcf f597kf1v cpcgwwas m2nijcs8 hxfwr5lz k1z55t6l oog5qr5w tes86rjd pbevjfx6" dir="auto">The
sketches are coming along for my next book, "Bluebird! Bluebird!" and
I'm looking forward to it's upcoming release! Keep an eye out for more updates!
<span class="fxk3tzhb b2rh1bv3 gh55jysx m8h3af8h ewco64xe kjdc1dyq ms56khn7 bq6c9xl4 eohcrkr5 akh3l2rg"><img alt="ā¤" height="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/2/16/2764.png" width="16" /></span> <br /><br />(Illustrator <span><a class="qi72231t nu7423ey n3hqoq4p r86q59rh b3qcqh3k fq87ekyn bdao358l fsf7x5fv rse6dlih s5oniofx m8h3af8h l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk srn514ro oxkhqvkx rl78xhln nch0832m cr00lzj9 rn8ck1ys s3jn8y49 icdlwmnq cxfqmxzd pbevjfx6 innypi6y" href="https://www.facebook.com/alexandramacveanillustration?__tn__=-]K*F" role="link" tabindex="0"><span class="rse6dlih"><span>Alexandra MacVean Illustration</span></span></a></span> )</span><p></p>C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-4700372677389169652021-10-05T18:00:00.002-07:002022-08-31T18:01:54.166-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rhJ4wwjJFWqBBautqJAcNaSzS2Z6UwcHW_ev1C5UTKp6i18lwqoplEdr9MQPGVgwo0O52eSLmYnaomM008D9kGAh8uVw5idgmhw50AxuMhUqPO0plOTSXLjEZ6P7EBcEzoXIeMKyDhIGlum5pCIkYGjEIVjbduP8dE0KVM1mwwWardcUAEWskY1UgA/s1700/bluebirdtree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="1700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rhJ4wwjJFWqBBautqJAcNaSzS2Z6UwcHW_ev1C5UTKp6i18lwqoplEdr9MQPGVgwo0O52eSLmYnaomM008D9kGAh8uVw5idgmhw50AxuMhUqPO0plOTSXLjEZ6P7EBcEzoXIeMKyDhIGlum5pCIkYGjEIVjbduP8dE0KVM1mwwWardcUAEWskY1UgA/w640-h640/bluebirdtree.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="" dir="auto"><div class="d2hqwtrz r227ecj6 ez8dtbzv gt60zsk1" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="jsc_c_yq"><div class="alzwoclg cqf1kptm siwo0mpr gu5uzgus"><div class="jroqu855 nthtkgg5"><span class="gvxzyvdx aeinzg81 t7p7dqev gh25dzvf tb6i94ri gupuyl1y i2onq4tn b6ax4al1 gem102v4 ncib64c9 mrvwc6qr sx8pxkcf f597kf1v cpcgwwas m2nijcs8 hxfwr5lz k1z55t6l oog5qr5w tes86rjd pbevjfx6 ztn2w49o" dir="auto"><div class="m8h3af8h l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk gh25dzvf n3t5jt4f"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">As my latest children's book comes together, I thought it would be fun to offer a FREE coloring sheet for you and your children. Simply right click on the coloring sheet to save the image...and print! You're all set to color! Be sure to post and tag me so I can see what you've done!</div></div><div class="l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk gh25dzvf jikcssrz n3t5jt4f"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><br />Bluebird! Bluebird! is set to launch in Summer of 2022. The second to my Flitter Flutter Crawly series. Exciting!</div></div></span></div></div></div></div>C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-64076665630739800712019-02-13T10:40:00.000-08:002019-02-13T10:40:12.619-08:00My newest book has arrived!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm so thrilled to announce the publication of my latest children's book, "Meagan's Wish." This book has been near and dear to my heart for so long, it's like a dream come true for me. Many thanks go to my fabulous illustrator, Alexandra MacVean, for bringing the cover and every page to life for me. I couldn't ask for a better friend and illustrator to partner with for all of my projects.<br />
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I have several other projects in the works, including the second book of my "Flitter, Flutter, Crawly" series, "Bluebird! Bluebird!." This book should be coming up in the next couple of months, followed closely by "The Magic Forest," another book that I am very excited about and can't wait to share with you!<br />
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I have such a fondness, even a kinship if you will, to old abandoned homes. When I ran across this painting on Facebook, I was so touched by its lonely appearance I was inspired to write this poem. I do hope you will enjoy it and possibly relate to what I was feeling.<br />
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I stood tall and strong<br />It didnāt feel so long ago<br />My windows shone crystal clear<br />My curtains slightly blown<br />By a warm summer breeze<br />I wore a coat of lovely green<br />And my door welcomed all<br />My roof was sound and my floors<br />Were warmā¦ as were my walls<br />Now I stand not quite as tall<br />Leaning somewhat with age<br />I must admit Iām a bit tired<br />And I do feel lonely at timesā¦<br />O, but the memories I still hold</div>
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I am a writer of children's books, short stories and much more, but I will always be a poet first. If you write poetry, please feel free to share your work with me. I would love nothing more than reading the works of my followers. :)</div>
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C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-14914354359214829012018-01-23T10:48:00.001-08:002018-01-23T10:54:22.075-08:00Meet Ernie!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good morning! I'm happy to be back after the holidays and having that dreadful flu and stomach bug that's been going around. Hoping all is well with everyone and you're enjoying this new year we've been blessed with.</div>
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I'm so excited to post a little sneak peek of one of the characters in my newest and soon to be published children's book, "<i>Meagan's Wish." </i>Please allow me to introduce you to, "<i>Ernie."</i> Ernie plays a big part in my new book, and I'm sure you will be just as charmed by him as I am!</div>
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I can't begin to tell you how utterly excited I am to see this book coming to life and finally be published! It's a dream come true for me, and I am so grateful to have <i>Alexandra MacVean </i>on my team once again.</div>
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A quick peek at one of the characters from my upcoming book, "<a href="http://cjrains.blogspot.com/p/my-books.html" target="_blank">Meagan's Wish</a>". The wonderful <a href="http://stephaniecowburn.com/" target="_blank">Stephanie Cowburn</a> created this wonderful felt toy simply by using my illustrator's draft sketch of the character. Isn't it wonderful?<br />
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Meagan's Wish is close to being finished and I'm so excited! This project has been near and dear to my heart for quite
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So thrilled to post the cover of my latest book, "<i>Meagan's Wish</i>." This is a very special project, near and dear to my heart. I began writing this book several years ago, and it has taken until now to find just the right person to illustrate it for me. As you can see, <a href="https://alexandramacvean.com/" target="_blank">Alexandra MacVean</a> has once again used her magic pens and brushes to make my dream come true with this beautiful cover.<br />
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"<i>Meagan's Wish</i>" is a heartwarming story of a lonely little girl with a very special secret wish. This book will make a perfect Christmas gift for all the little lovers of books on your list. And guess what? It will be released just in time for your holiday gifting!</div>
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"<i>Meagan's Wish</i>" is scheduled to be released in early 2018 and the 4th and final book of the "<i>Mis-Adventures of Chance, Little Man's Big Dream," </i>will be coming your way also for the holidays! This last book is sure to please all your little readers. It's not only a fun, colorful book, it is also an educational one. <i>Chance</i> will be at the peak of his mis-adventures as he flies around the world on a magic carpet bringing back all kinds of interesting facts about his travels!</div>
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You'll not want to miss out on these great little treasures, so come back soon for the exact release dates, or visit me on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charlotterainsauthor" target="_blank">Facebook author page</a>. </div>
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Have a wonderful evening and a blessed November my friends!</div>
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Hello peeps! I'm delighted to share with you a little sneak peek of one of the adorable characters in my new, first ever, children's story book, "Meagan's Wish." Beautifully illustrated by the one and only, Alexandra MacVean, this little fellow is sure to be a hit with any child. This book will also be released just in time for the holiday season! Keep a close watch here as well as my author page, as I will soon be posting a pic of the beautiful cover for this darling book.<br />
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That's not all the news! As you all know, I've been anxiously awaiting the release of my previous book, "Ladybug! Ladybug!" in hardback. Well, it's here! Yay! And it is just gorgeous! Now you have a choice of both formats! You will also have the same option with "Meagan's Wish."<br />
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And lets not forget about, "Litttle Man's Big Dream," my co-authored book in the "Mis-Adventures of Chance" series. We're hoping it will be released in time for the holidays as well.<br />
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With all that's going on, it will be a tight squeeze to get my "Bluebird! Bluebird!" book out for the holidays, but if not, you will see its release early next year. I will also be posting that cover very, very soon!<br />
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I feel so very blessed with all that's happened along my journey of writing. There is nothing more beautiful than the heart of a child. And to see the awe and delight in a pair of children's eyes when opening one of my books is just beyond describing.<br />
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I want to take this time to thank each and every person who has followed along and encouraged me along my way. I wish you all the best in whatever path you choose in your own lives.<br />
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Blessings!<br />
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<br />C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-42592760728607701532017-07-31T22:58:00.001-07:002017-07-31T22:58:21.541-07:00Getting back into the swing....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My newest poetry book, "<i>Reflections</i>," was just released on <a href="http://www.lulu.com/shop/cj-rains/reflections/paperback/product-23097326.html" target="_blank">Lulu</a> today and I couldn't be more pleased. It's filled with all my favorite poems, several new ones, and many narrative poems never published until today. I do hope my fans will use the links to pop over and take a look. It will soon be available online at B&N and Amazon as well.<br />
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My <a href="http://www.alexandramacvean.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">illustrator</a> is hard at work on my next children's book, "<i>Bluebird! Bluebird</i>!" I must admit I am sitting on pins and needles wanting to see the wonderful book cover I know she will create! Please stay tuned for future updates. :)<br />
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Have a wonderful evening and stay blessed!<br />
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I ran across this poem from 2011, and since it's Sunday, thought I would share. If you've enjoyed reading the few poems I've posted, please let me know and I will share more often. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this one as it's one of my favorites. :)<br />
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God bless and have a wonderful Sunday.<br />
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<em>There's a subtle sound falling on my ears,</em><br />
<em> I feel it's breath as it speaks.</em><br />
<em>It comes from the wind that blows through the trees,</em><div class="text_exposed_show">
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<em> It's in the raindrops, in each leaf that falls,</em><br />
<em> in the flowers and dew of the 'morn.</em><br />
<em> It's in the birds' wings, and the rays of the sun;</em><br />
<em> it's in each new babe that is born.</em><br />
<em> It beckons me, "Come!" It's calling my name;</em><br />
<em> it's voice so tender and sweet.</em><br />
<em> "Come home," it whispers, "I'm waiting for you.</em><br />
<em> There's others I want you to meet."</em><br />
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<em> Just memories of life, some laughter, some tears,</em><br />
<em> I'll take with me when once I depart.</em><br />
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C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-9190670466906513662017-02-15T20:16:00.000-08:002017-02-15T20:16:36.270-08:00Love sweet love!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a busy two days for me, cleaning and moving furniture about. I finally got my office somewhat arranged where I can better concentrate on my writing. It's very small, so just removing and moving a couple of things made a huge difference. A big THANK YOU! to my daughter, Tiffany, for all her help.</div>
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Before I was a writer, I was an avid reader as most writers I know were. What I mostly enjoyed were the classics, but honestly, you don't have to be a best selling author to please me. I've picked up books by little known authors and read them in a single day they were so good.</div>
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Isn't it great when you fall in love with a love story and soon find it was made into a movie? And to top it off, you find the movie to be ever as good as the book! This just recently happened to me with the book, "<em>The Light Between Oceans." </em>It was fabulous, and I highly recommend the book and the movie. Get them soon, I promise you'll be glad you did.</div>
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As the song goes: "<em>What the World Needs Now, is Love Sweet Love." </em>I so agree, don't you?</div>
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Hello my lovely friends! It seems like a lifetime since I posted. I've been very busy looking after my husband and daughter who spent a few days in the hospital. My husband was ill and my daughter had surgery. Not a great way to usher in the new year, but all is going well now so far. God is good!</div>
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Since I last posted, I've had the good fortune to win a Silver Medal Feathered Quill award for my book, <em>Ladybug! Ladybug! </em>It is so exciting winning your first award! I felt honored indeed. It could never have happened without my wonderful illustrator, Alexandra MacVean. She is so amazingly gifted. A big thank you goes out to her! </div>
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I have a new poetry book entitled, <em>Reflections</em>, that will be released in March. It's jam packed with many of my narrative poems and favorite picks alike. It was fun browsing through all of my older works and putting them together with newer ones to create this new book. I do hope my followers will enjoy it.</div>
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We've had a cold, wet winter here in Arizona, but it's beginning to warm a bit and we've been in the 70's for a few days now. Hoping it keeps up for a little while at least so I can enjoy a bit of the outdoors.</div>
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Good evening my friends! I'm sitting here in my office, all warm and cozy, and enjoying the nice weather we've been having. While some are hating the freezing temperatures and shoveling snow, it was a nice 71 degrees here where I live in sunny Arizona. I spent more time than usual outdoors today taking advantage of the blessing while it lasts.</div>
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Other than enjoying the warm weather, I've accomplished a bit of writing in the past week. The final <em>Mis-Adventures of Chance </em>book, <em>Little Man's Big Dream, </em>will be well on its way to my illustrator any day now. One more loose end tied up before the end of the year.</div>
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Like so many, I'm looking forward to the new year and all the possibilities it holds. If all turns out as expected, the second book in my <em>Flitter, Flutter, Crawly </em>series, <em>Bluebird! Bluebird! </em>should be published along with, <em>Little Man's Big Dream. </em>So much to look forward to!</div>
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I've not done this before, but I seem to be in the winter spirit this morning and would like to share with you a fun little poem I wrote a few winters ago. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it.</div>
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Anxious little faces awaiting the snow<br />
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Warm figgy puddings and sweet candy canes<br />
What a wonderful season, so full of good cheer<br />
A season of fun that comes once a year<br />
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Been absent for a while now. Hoping all my followers are doing well and staying warm in this colder weather. It's looking like rain here, but I don't mind. As most of you know, I love rainy days and nights, cozying up to a good book and a hot cuppa tea or coffee.<br />
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My daughter has come to stay for a while, and with her help, we've managed to get some much needed cleaning and rearranging done. I'm so thankful for her help, and for her company. We've done a lot of catching up, and suddenly I'm feeling my age. lol!<br />
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With the cleaning getting done rather quickly, I'm finding a bit more time for my writing. There's a lot of projects I would love to finish up before the end of this year. And speaking of this year, it has really been a good one for me. I feel so blessed, and can't wait to see what the new year will hold in store.<br />
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Yes, it's been a happy Saturday for me so far. I'm still enjoying the cooler weather and the wee bit of rain we've had here the past few days. I do so love the rain! It brings back so many wonderful childhood memories of growing up in the south surrounded by nature. Trees, grass, ponds, and all the little creatures were my best friends in those days. It just might be a part of what inspired me to begin my <em>Flitter, Flutter, Crawly</em> series for children.</div>
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I've also been enjoying all the wonderful reviews <em>Ladybug! Ladybug!</em> has been receiving. I can't wait to share the next four books with you. Look for <em>Bluebird! Bluebird!</em> in 2017! :)</div>
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And while I'm speaking of reviews, I was just chatting with someone about that very subject. She was telling me how much she had enjoyed a certain book she had read recently, and I asked if she had posted a review. She hadn't as yet, but promised to do so. I can't begin to stress how much a nice review means to an author. So, if you've read and enjoyed a book recently, please take a few moments and let that author know. I promise it will make their day. It did mine!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">My co-authored series of picture books for the very young, <em>The Mis-Adventures of Chance</em>, will be coming to an end soon. The last book of that series is nearly finished and will be making its way to the illustrator. It will be packed with fun for all the little ones who fell in love with the book's character, Chance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I hope you will keep coming back for future updates on all of my upcoming books. And please, feel free to post any comments or questions. :)</span></div>
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Hello my lovely friends! I just wanted to share my happy surprise with you. When I walked to my mailbox earlier today, guess what I found awaiting me? Yes! It was my Ladybug! Ladybug! books! And they look just lovely. Yay! I wasn't expecting them to arrive until the 28th. I wish you could have seen the smile on my face! :) I do love surprises!</div>
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I've kept myself busy most of the day playing catch up on my "Mis-Adventures of Chance" series. I've fallen pretty far behind on that one, but it's finally coming along. It's the final book of that series, so we're wanting it to be very special. It's been such a joy working with my dear friend and fellow writer, Mila DelaRosa. I'm hoping we can collaborate on another project in the near future.</div>
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<br />C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-58050202653783423272016-10-12T09:50:00.000-07:002016-10-18T18:17:46.627-07:00It's here! Ladybug! Ladybug!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello my friends! I know, I've been MIA for quite a while now. I even got a tiny scolding from a certain friend whose name I won't mention. lol! But I'm back this morning and bearing some good news. My long awaited children's picture book, <a href="http://www.bluechairdiary.com/ladybug-ladybug/" target="_blank">Ladybug! Ladybug!</a>, finally made its way to the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ladybug-Flitter-Flutter-Crawly/dp/1539368963/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476273568&sr=8-1&keywords=ladybug+c+j+rains" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ladybug-ladybug-cj-rains/1124826370?ean=9781539368960" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> website. Yay! I'm so delighted! I hope you'll pop over and take a look.<br />
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I've been quite busy with family needs, but I have managed to find some free time for writing. As matter of fact, I've even managed to finish the manuscript for the second book in this series, which I've decided to name, The Flitter Flutter Crawly series. I'm so lucky to have my wonderful illustrator, Alexandra MacVean, to agree to work with me again! <br />
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~ <i>Charlotte</i>C.J. Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05476662942636190792noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927855776446353880.post-55348347934929354532016-07-31T09:54:00.000-07:002016-07-31T09:59:46.100-07:00 Keeping busy <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm beginning to see a lot of pretty posts about Fall lately and it makes me feel all warm and cozy. I so welcome the change from hot and humid to warm and cozy, don't you? I look forward to the lovely Fall colors and cooler weather with open arms!</div>
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And speaking of cooler weather, my illustrator and her husband are now well on their way to jolly old England on family business, but she assured me she will be hard at work on my newest children's book while she's there. Stay tuned in for a release date. August is just around the corner!</div>
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I have many new projects keeping me busy, ( that's why I've been absent from my blog ) one of which includes a new book of poetry. This will include a short selection of my story poems as well as a miscellaneous selection of my personal favorites, some new and some previously published. Other new projects I am not ready to reveal as yet, but I can tell you I am wearing a big smile as I type! </div>
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