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Sonja McGiboney, Author
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Sonja McGiboney is an author and photographer with a focus on children's literature. She created a series of concept PB called "Jazzy’s Books." She is focused on building her PB library with new stories.
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Happy Picture Book Month! 🎉
November 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Foothills Book Festival in Jasper, Alabama this weekend. There are so many great books to explore at the festival—but if you’ve got little readers, come see me! I’ve got shelves full of fun books and a spinner packed with prizes.

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Foothills Book Fest, Jasper. 835 likes · 573 talking about this · 10 were here. Formerly the Sumiton Book Fest. We're now Foothills Book Fest. Same People, just a different name and location! October....
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October 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Day 8, IG Challenge by Javacia Harris Bowser: Mini-Tutorial – Quick writing tip in a carousel post.

You can write about anything. Use events in your life for subject matter and motivation. For me, it was a puppy.

#SeeJaneWrite #authors #writers #dogs

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October 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Day 7 of the IG challenge. I learned how to make a reel. It's a simple one, but hey, it's a start. www.instagram.com/reel/DPgWwUd...

#SeeJaneWrite #authors #writers #dogs
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October 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Day 6, IG Challenge by Javacia Harris Bowser: Seasonal Bucket List – Share your fall bucket list.

I don’t get out with my camera as much anymore, but hope to capture a little bit of fall color before it all disappears.
#SeeJaneWrite #authors #fallcolors #photography
Image of a red leaf on yellow Chrysanthemums was taken at a winery in Smithfield, Virginia.
October 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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I just submitted my entry into the Fall Writing Frenzy.

Check it out on my blog. sonjamcgiboney.wixsite.com/sonjamcgibon...

photo credit: Pexels via James L

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From The Ashes
By moonlight, and the glow of the campfire ahead, the boys crept through the woods. They stopped before the clearing.Joe’s voice shook. “Brian, are you sure you want to do this? What if they come afte...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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Eddie Elf leaves the North Pole, and his loneliness, to seek adventure. Though it doesn't turn out as he hoped, he learns that magic, and friendship, happens when you help others.

Preorder now for only $10.00

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#Christmasbook #adventure #elfadventure
An elf with long ears and a purple coat and boots, rides an orange cat.
September 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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It's almost here and I'm ready to share the cover made by Cyndi Harvell Lee! youtu.be/EhVkVZ4pucI
#coverreaveal #childrensbooks #chapterbooks #kidlit #selfpublishing #indieauthor
Cover Reveal The Adventures of Eddie Elf
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September 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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THE ADVENTURES OF EDDIE ELF is a magical, fun journey about courage, friendship, and finding where you belong. Cover reveal coming soon, but here is a peak at the back. Illustration by Cyndi Harvell #kidlit #KidLitSky #ChildrensBooks #HolidayBooks #SelfPublishing #BookSky #ChapterBooks #authors 🖋️📖💰
A toy elf is taped to the bumper of a tax and a dog, Boston Terrier breed, is trying to pull off the tape.
September 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Question? Are there any crucial steps I should take before publishing my book? #writingcommunity #writerslife #writer #author #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingtips 🐴💙📚

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August 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Question? Has anyone used Bookstr for book promotion and reviews and, if so, did you see an increase in sales from their services? #writingcommunity #writerslife #writer #author #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingtips
August 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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August 14, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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These pictures didn't make it into my new book, Marching Through the Zoo! I've taken so many zoo pictures over the years, I had to do something. Coming out Soon... (Still waiting on a few things.) #kidlit #photography #handclappingsong #easyreader #elementaryreading #kidsbooks #animals #zoo
a collage of animals from the zoo, buffalo, burrowing owl, eagle, crane, racoon, and more.
August 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Coming this fall, The Adventures of Eddie Elf. Eddie feels like an outcast and decides to leave the NP on an adventure, but his adventure isn't what he expected. Read more here www.jazzysbooks.com/post/the-adv....

#kidlit #christmasbooks #indieauthor #holiday #childrensbooks #selfworth
A red curtain that is partially open revealing an orange cat and the smile of an elf wearing a purple coat.
July 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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The second book is COMING THIS FALL! Here's a first glimpse of the illustration style and a character making a return from the first book. More reveals coming up over the next few weeks!
July 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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It's exciting when your illustrator reads creates a cover that's perfect for the book. ‪@cyndiharvell.bsky.social‬ Thank you, Cyndi. Not showing it yet, I still have some final editing and blurbs to write before publication, but I’m happy! #kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks #author #writingcommunity
July 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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I have a BIN at the library. I am so excited! I love Gadsden Alabama's Library. #booksky #writingcommunity #12x12PB #KidLit #WritingGoals #LearnWithFun #AlphabetBook #KidsEducation #LearningABC #PictureBook #PreschoolLearning #EducationalBooks
A wooden bin holding Sonja McGiboney's children's books at the Gadsden, AL Library
June 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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One day, recently, I looked through my thousands of photos of animals and thought, "I should make a photo book." So I did. I've published two and the Dogs book is almost complete. These are great for the 3-6 age range with only 2 or 3 words per page.
Three images. One with cows, one with a cat, and one with dogs. Covers for books containing cows, cat, and dog pictures.
June 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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The presale for 'The Red Ball' is now live! Only available on my website (link in bio). #presale #TheRedBall #childrensbook
April 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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This is a cute counting book I made for my grandson. Duke is a small dog with a big heart and even bigger woof. If you didn't know any better you'd think there were 15 dogs in your house. I hadn't intended in publishing it, but it's just too cute.
Duke is a brown, black and white dog, Corgi mix. This is his picture.
April 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (April 18): www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... Inside: Fallacy of Show Don't Tell, What Makes a PB Submission Ready?, Nonfiction Class, more. Thanks @laurapet.bsky.social for the illustration, @chelseatornetto.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.
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April 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Early Chapter book (ages 7-11ish), in person, launch ideas....GO! 🖋️📖💰 #booklaunch #launchparty #newbook #marketing
March 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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I'm reading through a story that I wrote and finished three years ago. I can't remember the entire plot so as I'm reading, I'm wondering what happens next. I guess that means I did it right.🖋️📖💰
March 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Why do people use Substack? Is it more than just a blog? I just don't know what to do with it. Please help. 🖋️📖💰
#substack #indieauthor #publishing #blogging #writerhelp
March 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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I am so proud of my nephew, Daniel Wolfe -author, and my niece, Julia Wolfe -Illus, for producing such an adorable book. A must have for parents with little ones. Please join them for their Title Reveal. www.booksbydanielwolfe.com #authors #childrensbooks #titlereveal #picturebook
Picture of a young boy with a red ball and a cat.
March 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM