Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Such a joy to read to the children I write this book for. Great audience! 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I'm so excited! My third children's picture book will be released this Tuesday! It's about a boy and his kite who get pulled into a cloud by a baby dragon. 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Enjoying a nice bike ride at Mammoth Lakes. 001
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Cant't believe it. I just got a notice that Target is selling my picture book, Jess and the Monstrous Mess, online! What a nice surprise 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Had a great time in Solvang with my sisters. 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Just got my advanced reader copies of my latest picture book, Hidden in the Clouds, available this September. So glad I could share the box opening with some of my wonderful writing buddies who helped me write it. It really does take a village. 030
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Hey! It's my book baby's first birthday! #cleaning 020
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 18/09/2025The book launch for Maverik's Ride went really well! Thank you Linden Tree Bookstore. 110
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Sunday is the big day! Book launch at the Linden Tree in Los Altos, 10:30 am. I'll be reading my new picture book, Maverick's Ride. Great for horse lovers! #HorseLovers#HorseBooksForKids#ChildrensHorseBooks#ChildrensCarouselBooks#KidsBooks 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 05/09/2025This visitor center must have ordered too many! 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 01/09/2025It was a long hike to Tuolumne Grove in Yosemite, but well worth it. 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Maverick's Ride is here! A great book for horse lovers and carousel riders. #HorseLovers#ChildrensHorseBooks#CarouselBooks#KidsBooks #PictureBooks #StoryTimeFun#NewRelease #ChildrensBooks#BooksForKids #FamilyReads#childrensbooks#kidsbooks #picturebooks #nationalcarouselassociation 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Finally, my picture book, Maverick's Ride, about a carousel horse, is released tomorrow!!! #HorseLovers#HorseBooks#HorseBooksForKids#ChildrensHorseBooks#CarouselBooks#ChildrensCarouselBooks##KidsBooks#nationalcarouselassociation#childrensbooks 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Can't believe my second picture book will be released August 26! 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Just finished my last blog entry about my journey to getting published. This was step twelve - Marketing. Check it out! www.pennynolan.com/post/how-i-g...pennynolan.comHow I Got Published: Step Twelve -MarketingBy Penny Nolan. I should actually title this blog entry, What I Hate Most. But the more I do, the better I get at marketing. There are so many things you can do to market your book. I just picke... 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 11/06/2025I just finished writing my 11th blog entry about my journey to getting my picture book published. This one is all about publishers. Check it out. www.pennynolan.com/post/how-i-g...pennynolan.comHow I Got Published: Step Eleven- PublishingBy Penny Nolan I am only discussing traditional publishing since I don’t have any experience in self-publishing.1. Acquiring ManuscriptsThe first job of a publisher is to find books to publish.... 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Just finished writing a blog entry about agents, editors, and publishers. Check it out! www.pennynolan.com/post/how-i-g...pennynolan.comHow I Got Published: Step Ten - Agents, Editors, and PublishersBy Penny Nolan Let’s identify what each does: Publishers are the ones who print, find an illustrator, and help to market your book. Some are open to unsolicited manuscripts, meaning you do not h... 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Just came back from reading my debut picture book at a gem of a school in SoCal. Kids were fantastic! 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Had a wonderful Book Launch for JESS AND THE MONSTROUS MESS! On to book number two. 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 14/04/2025I had so much fun presenting at Pinewood School in Los Altos! The kids were awesome!!! 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Just finished writing a blog post about my learning curve in social media as a debut author. Check it out! www.pennynolan.com/post/how-i-g...pennynolan.comHow I Got Published: Step Nine - Social MediaBy Penny NolanWhere do I begin? There is so much I am still learning. Like many writers, I’m quite the introvert so social media is a nightmare. I was told over and over to just do what is comfortable... 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Book's Inc. in Mt. View is advertising my book launch! May 4, 11:00! Games and snacks. Please come for the fun! 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Got my advance reader copies of my next book! Maverick's Ride.#horselovers#horsebooks#childrensbooks#kidlit 151
Reposted by Penny Nolan12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 01/04/2025🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social! 🎉 📚 JESS AND THE MONSTROUS MESS!, illustrated by Elmira Eskandari and published by Lawley Publishing, is here! Find it now: buff.ly/gYCHVMT 131
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Just found out I'm getting a third picture book published. Thank you Lawley Publishing! HIDDEN IN THE CLOUDS. 120
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Giddy-Up! My next book is released this August. MAVERICK'S RIDE. pennynolan.com #HorseLovers#HorseBooks#HorseBooksForKids#ChildrensHorseBooks#CarouselBooks#ChildrensCarouselBooks #BookishFun#BooksToRead#FunStories#LiteracyMatters#KidsProblemSolving#TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork# 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 02/04/2025It's no joke. My debut picture book is out today! JESS AND THE MONSTROUS MESS helps children learn how to clean up in a fun way. Check it out! #LiteracyMatters#KidsProblemSolving#LearningToClean#TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork#CleanUpTime #RoomCleaningFun#KidsCleaning #TeamworkGoals#FunWithCleaning 120
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025It's no joke. My debut picture book comes out today! JESS AND THE MONSTROUS MESS helps kids learn to clean up in a fun way. Check it out! pennynolan.com #KidsBooks 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025My picture book comes out tomorrow! Are you tired of picking up after your child? I gotcha covered. JESS AND THE MONSTROUS MESS. pennynolan.com 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 31/03/2025My new picture book comes out tomorrow! Are you tired of picking up after your child? I gotcha covered? JESS AND THE MONSTROUS MESS. pennynolan.com 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 31/03/20252 days until my picture book comes out. Do your children need to learn how to clean their rooms? Make it fun! Jess and the Monstrous Mess. #KidsProblemSolving#LearningToClean#TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork#CleanUpTime #TeamworkGoals#CleanRoomChallenge#FunWithCleaning#KidsLearningLifeSkills# 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 30/03/20252 days until my picture book comes out. Do you have too much junk in your room? Jess and the Monstrous mess can help! 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 29/03/20253 Days until my book comes out. Can you see your kid's floor? No? This is the book for you! 011
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 29/03/20254 days until my book comes out. Does your kid have a messy room? I have the answer. www.pennynolan.com/books Pipsie keeps hiding in the mess. 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 27/03/20255 days until my picture book's release date! Jess and Pipsie are very excited. 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 27/03/2025I just finished writing a blog entry about my journey to getting published. This month is about dealing with rejection. Check it out. www.pennynolan.com/post/how-i-g...pennynolan.comHow I Got Published: Step Eight - RejectionBy Penny Nolan Rejection is part of the business. Many people don’t get published because they get rejected once and immediately give up. The ones that do get published don’t give up. Some people pr... 000
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Just finished my new blog entry for February about using Query Tracker in my journey to getting published! Check it out: www.pennynolan.com/post/how-i-g...pennynolan.comHow I Got Published: Step Seven - Query TrackerBy Penny Nolan Query Tracker is an amazing way for writers to look up agents and their querying information. It also logs your submission if the agent is using Query Manager. Neat! Query Tracker s... 010
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Carol A. Foote is a fantastic author! This book is about a troublesome rescue dog that becomes a hero. Great book for animal lovers! 030
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Carol A. Foote is a fantastic author! This book is about a troublesome rescue dog that becomes a hero. Great book for animal lovers! 020
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 13/01/2025One of the most important things when trying to get your picture book published - writing a good query! This month on my blog, I posted my tips on how to wow an agent. www.pennynolan.com/post/how-i-g...pennynolan.comHow I Got Published: Step Six - Writing the QueryBy Penny Nolan Ok, this is a biggie. Queries are very important. A query is the business cover letter for the manuscript you are submitting when trying to get published. It is your chance to entice ... 030
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Ever had a hard time writing a synopsis? I just chronicled my efforts to summarize my picture book to get it published. Take a look at my blog! www.pennynolan.com/post/how-i-g...pennynolan.comHow I Got Published: Step Five - Writing a SynopsisBy Penny Nolan Let me just say, I don’t like writing synopses. But you must have a synopsis ready if you are planning on submitting your manuscript to agents. A synopsis is a summary of your book... 020
Penny Nolan @pennynolanwrites.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Here's my latest blog post about my journey to publishing my first picture book. Check it out! www.pennynolan.com/post/step-fo...pennynolan.comStep Four - Pitching My Picture BookBy Penny NolanEventually, you will need a pitch when submitting your book to an agent, publisher, or editor. It’s sometimes called an elevator pitch because you must convey the idea of your picture bo... 020
