Category Archives: writing

Picture book update

All the Queen’s Crowns is on its way to becoming an actual book.

With a September publishing date, it will be ready for Christmas gifts.

Producing a book is a lot of work, but this one is moving right along. Your support would be appreciated.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

It’s in the mail

I thought I’d let you know you can get a hardcover copy of Chicken Charlie’s Year as well as a paperback and Kindle.

It makes a great gift for boys and older family members.

It is also available at libraries.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved

Announcing my picture book production

I’m leaping ahead and publishing my picture book, All the Queen’s Crowns.

Notice the dog in the illustration below. Surprise! My late dog, Sunny is in multiple book illustrations. He’s the king’s dog. My mentor, April Cox suggested adding Sunny to my book. The story is not about a dog, but he adds to the story just the same.

This announcement is part of my Self-Publishing Made Simple class assignment. My picture book is not a secret. It is something to be celebrated. I hope you enjoy this sample and the picture book that is to come. It will make a great Christmas gift.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm

Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

A tale of exasperation

My life in a 50-word story. Watch to the end to see a guest appearance.

My life with my cats is always interesting, fun, and yes, sometimes exasperating.

They give me more writing subjects, which is better than being given a dead mouse.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 by Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Fun with a 50-word story

Don’t have time to listen to a whole book? Hopefully, you’ll have time to listen to another of my 50-word stories.

I’m happy when a subject jumps out at me as this one did. Now I have to do some real thinking as it’s time for me to write another column for the Wisconsin State Farmer. Those run about 650 words.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 by Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.