My entry into the “ugly sweater” #scbwidrawthis challenge I hadn’t done a drawing prompt in a while because I was so busy putting the finishing touches on some other projects and promoting “Guinea Pig Power”, but I wanted to finish off the year participating in one more #scbwidrawthis I want to take this opportunity toContinue reading “SCBWI drawing prompt December.”
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Visiting Yosemite
I got to visit the Ansel Adams gallery and Yosemite National park this weekend. Below are some pictures from the trip. I made sure to sign the guest book.
SCBWI Kite Tales Blog Shout Out.
SCBWI loves celebrating members’ successes and noteworthy news, and there are many! Read on to find out who’s got something to shout about. Digital high-fives welcome in the comments! Guinea Pig Power was featured in the news round-up for this quarter, celebrating the September 1st Readers Favorite win. Read more here!
Shoutout LA interview
Take a look at the “local stories” feature I was included in. My journey has taught me to stay adaptable and always learn from each step. Ben St. James Shoutout LA is part of the Los Angeles based Voyage Group of Magazines and their flagship publication, VoyageLA was started in 2015. Since then they haveContinue reading “Shoutout LA interview”
A New Hero Approaches and a New Adventure Awaits!
Get ready to hop into a story with even more action! The next installment in the Fuzzy Heroes universe will dive deeper into the themes of friendship & heroism — while teaching young readers to embrace each other’s differences & get along. Stay tooned for more information.
Celebrating a New Milestone for Guinea Pig Power: A PenCraft Award Win!
Guinea Pig Power has been recognized as the Runner-Up Winner in the Children – K-3rd – General Genre category at the 2024 PenCraft Book Awards for literary excellence! This award is especially meaningful because it highlights stories that resonate with young readers and exemplify quality and creativity.
Readers’ Favorite Giveaway
There is a brand new giveaway for the month of October To celebrate the recent award win from Readers’ Favorite “Guinea Pig Power” is now included in the monthly giveaway on the platform. Click the link below to enter! https://readersfavorite.com/book-giveaway/guinea-pig-power
Cover Reveal
October Surprise! New Book Cowboy Cooper and the Ghost Town After a long night of registering works, I’m excited to announce the launch of my latest book, Cowboy Cooper and the Ghost Town! This story follows a young boy named Cooper, whose love for the Wild West has earned him the nickname “Cowboy Cooper” fromContinue reading “Cover Reveal”
July/August SCBWI #DRAWTHIS Entry
In anticipation of spooky season and back to school time, here is my #drawthis entry for July/August.
KDP – Giveaway is Complete
Guinea Pig Power Reaches #1 on Amazon in Canada and the USA as top a free eBook. Guinea Pig Power has reached #1 in two categories on Amazon in both Canada and the USA, thanks to our recent Amazon KDP Giveaway. Guinea Pig Power has engaged readers with its funny story and cuddly characters, earningContinue reading “KDP – Giveaway is Complete”
Free “Guinea Pig Power” Coloring Page
Download this fun printable coloring page based on the book “Guinea Pig Power”. Download Here! Feel free to print and share these as much as you like! With family, friends, and even classrooms. This is free to use as long as the QR code is attached. Please respect the fact that it is a promotionalContinue reading “Free “Guinea Pig Power” Coloring Page”
Goodreads Giveaway: Guinea Pig Power
Special giveaway celebration. Enter now to win a free copy of Guinea Pig Power! The promotion runs from June 25-July 25 2024. Enter The Giveaway Here!
SCBWI #DRAWTHIS June
It’s summer and that means backyard gatherings. The prompt this month is BBQ.
Guinea Pig Power #1 Debut
The story also ranks in the top 10 for Children’s Superhero Fiction and Early Learning Beginner Readers. Guinea Pig Power has made an impressive debut on Amazon! The paperback has reached #1 in the Children’s Cartoon Humor Books Hot New Releases category. It also ranked #10 in Children’s Superhero Fiction and #8 in Early LearningContinue reading “Guinea Pig Power #1 Debut”
Guinea Pig Power is now live!
Exciting News: Guinea Pig Power is Now Available as a Paperback! GET IT ON AMAZON.COM! Dear Readers, I’m thrilled to announce that my new children’s book, Guinea Pig Power, is now live and available in paperback! Guinea Pig Power is a heartwarming story that encourages young readers to embrace the idea that even the smallestContinue reading “Guinea Pig Power is now live!”
#DRAWTHIS SCBWI Drawing Prompt
This is my first month as a member of the SCBWI and I wanted to try to challenge myself to do the monthly drawing prompts. “Prince” is the prompt for this month and I made a frog price.
New Book
Hello everyone, I’m pleased to announce the upcoming release of my debut book, “Guinea Pig Power.” It will be available in both eBook and Softcover formats next month (in December).
Ben St. James 