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Introducing: For the Love of Peeps by Sunnie Day

4/9/2015

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Sunnie was a little girl who lived in a tiny town called Roosterville. She had many dreams. One of her favorite dreams was to have her very own chicks. Most of the people in Roosterville called baby chicks "peeps," and that's what Sunnie called them, too. After saving her money and buying her own peeps, Sunnie set out to become a real chicken farmer. She cared for them, protected them, and made them comfortable until they were able to go outside the coop and forage for bugs and worms in the grass. She even helped them to become friends with her dog, Chrissy. Soon, the peeps would begin laying eggs. Then they would be grown-up hens. Sunnie was very happy for the love of peeps.
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It was  few years ago that I retired from nursing and became a backyard farmer, buying six baby chicks and naming each one. The baby chicks were my inspiration for my first little book. I loved my baby peeps and it was an amazing adventure to watch them grow into beautiful hens. Of course I had to name each one. Below are some pictures of our adventures with our Peeps.
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Blondie exploring
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The girls coop that my husband made.
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My husband and Chrissy, the chicken Whisperers!
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My grandson and the girls
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Maggie and Anna
I jumped in and had my very first book published but sadly it was not what I had envisioned. The title of that book was Sunnie and Her Peeps. You may read about the up's and down's of publishing ones first book at another one of my blogs. I do hope it will shed some light on the publishing process and creating ones very first book.
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Two of my first illustrations that I attempted to draw in my first book. This is Paris and Chrissy.
Paris knew exactly what this so called "Chrissy" was. It was only a dog! She pulled out her little magnifying glass from her little suit case that she always carried with her as Paris was always longing for adventure. Paris reassured the other chicks there was nothing to worry about.
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The girls squawking about something!
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For the Love of Peeps
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Illustrations by Grace Metzger Forrest

Now almost five years later, I revisited my story and was blessed to have a great publishing company believe in my book and give it all the love it so rightly deserved. The title was changed to "For the Love of Peeps!" 

Grace Metzger Forrest, a talented illustrator, worked her magic across the pages, making it such a lovely little book for children. I could not be more happy or proud of my very first book. A very special thank you to Nancy, my publisher, who has gone beyond to make this possible for me. Please check out Laurus Publishing Company!

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by!
Have a wonderful day.
Kimmie
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femmeflashpoint link
4/9/2015 04:08:05 am

Kimi,

Congratulations on Peeps' new look!

I've shared the link far and wide on the social network. Hope everyone comes to have a look at the renovation of your first book. ☺

femme

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Kim Thompson
4/9/2015 06:40:37 am

Hello Femme
Thank you so much for sharing! I am so happy it is finally out. Thank you always for all your support.
Love and hugs
Kimmie

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Shauna
4/9/2015 09:19:41 am

Kimmie, congratulations on having your book traditionally published. That's quite an accomplishment! I love the illustrations. They're full of life, fun and bold colors. I wish you great success with this book.

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Kim Thompson
4/9/2015 10:34:06 am

Hi Sha
Thank you so much. I appreciate your support with all my heart.
God bless you
Kimmie

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Nancy E. Williams link
4/10/2015 02:09:59 am

Congratulations, Kimmie. It was such a delight to be able to rebirth your precious book. May "the girls" bring the same joy and laughter to many, many people as it did to us.

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Kim Thompson
4/10/2015 11:53:34 am

Thank you dear Nancy. I am so thrilled and totally elated with the way the book turned out. It truly is all I had dreamed it to be.
Thank you so much.
Love and hugs
Kimmie

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Maria link
4/11/2015 04:32:22 am

This post makes today a SUNNIE DAY for sure...! Congratulations on this proud accomplishment - I'm so very happy for you, my friend.

I wish you the very best with this true labor of love. Hugs, Maria

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Kim Thompson
4/17/2015 05:11:40 am

Thank you so much Maria.
Love and hugs
Kimmie

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Grace link
4/16/2015 07:45:42 am

Kimmie, I loved seeing the girls in their real life photos, and the adorable coop your husband made. Congrats on such a cute book and big accomplishment! Glad I got to be a part. Am really enjoying your posts.
Grace

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Kim Thompson
4/17/2015 05:13:11 am

Thank you so much Grace. You made this book look so beautiful!!! Without you it could never be this speical.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love
Kimmie

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