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The First Unicorn wins its First (of man...

The First Unicorn wins the Literary Titan Book Award

“Your book deserves extraordinary praise!” I am super happy to announce that my latest book, “The First Unicorn” has won its first book award! While I am not surprised, as I feel this story has so much inspiration and guidance to give, I am humbled to know that it was chosen to receive an award. […]

Nomination: Very Inspiring Blog Award

What a wonderful surprise! Apparently my Mothers Day blog was nominated for the “Very Inspiring Blog Award”. This is a wonderful treat as I had no idea blogging could be so rewarding. I have always intended this blog be inspirational and educational, and am thrilled to know that my heartfelt post about my late mother […]

I was just nominated for the Shine On Aw...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share this, I was just nominated for the Shine On Award at jemsbooks.wordpress.com Apparently I did or am doing something right. The rules require me to display the award on my blog, link back, state 7 things about myself, nominate other bloggers and notify them. Since I just started […]

Unibear Wins Multiple Book Awards!

The First Unibear childrens book by author Kathleen J Shields wins multiple awards

I am beyond thrilled with the positive reception that “Unibear” has received in the world! So many awards. So much recognition. So many outstanding reviews! I want to thank my readers, my fans, and my future readers for buying this book, leaving reviews and telling your friends and family about it. Your encouragement and assistance in getting the word out helps to place a positive message into children’s hands. Keep up the good work, and share, share, share!

Local Texas Author Wins 2 Award for Chil...

Local Texas Author Wins 2 Awards for Children's Cookbook

Press Release Texas Author Wins Two Awards for Children’s Cookbook Teaching Children to Make Fun Healthy Snacks with Easy Kid-Friendly Recipes August 3, 2017 – Kathleen J. Shields a prolific writer and award-Winning Texas Author announces the “Hamilton Troll Cookbook” a top-notch, educational children’s cookbook that has already won 2 awards (First Place Cookbook from […]

So many things, so much to say…

Award Winning Author Kathleen J Shields educational books

If I would have had the time I would have prepared quite a bit of news, but alas time slipped away from me, just as my grandfather did this past month. While the past 30 days have been quite emotional, those feelings were mixed. There was sadness blended with happiness, joy combined with grief and celebration jumbled […]

DEAR Texas Kickoff, Press Conference & D

It’s coming quick – I’d love to see you there! The DEAR Texas Kick-Off at the State Capital, Austin, TX on April 11th http://deartexas.info/calendar/Kick_Off.html Noon-3pm the winners (myself included) of the 2015 TAA book contest will be presented on the south steps of the capital. The press conference will have speeches by Texas senators and house of representatives […]

Thank You with Pictures!

This weekends Celebration of Authors dinner in Austin was amazing! Not only did we get to meet some amazing Texas talent, eat a wonderful meal and receive awards and recognition for our books, we were blessed by God! From one conversation to the next, I heard inspirational stories, faith-based discussions, conversations of prayer, thank yous […]

WE DID IT AGAIN!!!

Award Winning Author Kathleen J Shields educational books hamilton troll

  No Oops here readers, we REALLY did it again! We won First Place Best Children’s Educational SERIES from the Texas Association of Authors.   I guess hard work really DOES pay off… along with dreaming, following God’s plan and persisting no matter what.  It is quite an honor to now be able to say I […]

Award-Winning Book – First Place

Excellent news Hamilton Troll fans… We WON the 2014 Texas Association of Authors Book Contest for Best Children’s Book under 7! That is right! Hamilton Troll meets Dinosaurs is now an Award-Winning Book! . I know I couldn’t have done it without my super talented illustrators Leigh A. Klug and Carol W. Bryant whom I […]