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Gerald’s speech – An Excerpt from “The P
…He was in shock, Tiffany realized. She knew how he felt about sharing his painting with others. She knew how shy he was. She walked up next to him and took his hand. He turned to her. Her smile melted the ice that froze him in place, and he remembered why he was […]
Join the Conversation
Don’t you wish you know what they were talking about? Gathered around the campfire with friends, sharing stories… You can! Get your own copy of “Hamilton Troll meets Starlit Troll” today! www.HamiltonTroll.com –
Who am I to write this story? – The Pain
Who am I to write this story? That’s the question I kept asking God for about a month after the idea came to me. During my discovery of the story’s plot, formulation of the characters and outline creation, I felt I couldn’t possibly be the best fit for this project. This story idea came to […]
What if God never painted the humans?
That was a question that was posed to me in a dream and it led me on the most amazing journey… My dream was about a boy named Gerald and he was feeling quite lonely (as was I at the time). I awoke after he completed painting an entire world on a blank canvas from […]
About The Painting – My Latest Novel
We start our lives as a blank canvas. It’s our diverse experiences that add color and definition to our painting. Gerald’s world was often harsh and challenging. Feelings of loneliness and isolation were normal for him. The people in his life didn’t understand him and as a result, often ignored him, or refused to […]
A Message from Skeeter Skunk
In the story book “Hamilton troll meets Skeeter Skunk” children learn about accepting others along with trial and error. Skeeter wants to play in the big Stick-Nut game but every time he gets afraid he accidentally sprays everybody. So Hamilton and friends try various things to “get him to hold up his spray” but in […]
Whitaker Owl has something to say.
In the story book about Whitaker Owl he takes what he has learned and uses it to help save everyone from a large bear. What a hero! How can you take what you know to do something exceptional? www.kathleensbooks.com/product/07-hamilton-troll-meets-whitaker-owl-hardback
A Whitaker Owl Poem
Blessed with talent – that’s how I feel, when I think ’bout what we’ve done is surreal. 10 books and counting – 11 on the way, I do what I love, what a wonderful day! So my illustrator, Leigh A. Klug is not only super talented with her ability to illustrate the most captivating faces she […]
Another Awesome Website
I am super excited to announce that I’ve done it again – created a new website for Hamilton Troll. www.HamiltonTroll.com This is a PARALLAX site. Parallax fills in the content of each page as you scroll, while keeping it all on one page. There’s a secondary menu at the bottom that takes you to “Fun Stuff to See and Do” […]
New websites, pictures, e-store!
I am so excited to announce that after many weeks of learning a new technology, incorporating e-commerce store functionality and moving my content – I now have a mobile-friendly, more modern and up to date website for Kathleen Books. Go check it out now! www.KathleensBooks.com Also, you may be noticing that my BLOG has changed significantly! […]
Re-Release: A Rainbow of Thanks
I am very excited to announce the release of a second edition, of everyone’s favorite, “A Rainbow of Thanks“. We have a newly designed cover, the addition of an art class project and a creative writing assignment plus a few new illustrations inside the book! “I am very excited about this new release, as it puts […]
Wiki? Hamilton Troll
Hamilton Troll – Species Classification (A short chap with a cheery smile, whose face can be seen as far as a mile) The word troll brings about fear and disgust in many people. There are plenty of stories and variations of troll species, most of which exhibit unfavorable traits and bad behaviors. Some say trolls […]
DEAR Texas – April 12
DROP EVERYTHING AND READ TEXAS Takes place on Sunday, April 12th and while the Texas Association of Authors wants everyone in Texas to stop what you are doing and pick up a good book today – we also want you to know that there will be: 86 Texas Authors in 24 Cities and 30 Book […]
Hamilton Troll meets Fiona the Dog
Announcing the Newest Book of this Award-Winning Children’s Series: Hamilton Troll meets Fiona the Dog This tenth book of the series debuts that adorable little white dog, the family got for Christmas (as seen in “the Case of the Missing Home”). Springtime has arrived and while the animals are cleaning up after winter, Fiona is […]
We’re coming up in the world…
Hello all, the tradeshow season has started out with a blast! We started with the Home & Garden Show in San Antonio this past weekend debuting the most amazing display we’ve ever had – and I will literally be hitting the road running as we go forward. This coming weekend I’ll be in Killeen Texas. […]
Hill Country Tales for Tails
Who loves animals? Who loves to read?? Who would like to help local animals by reading??? Guess what? You Can!! Have you heard of the book “Hill Country Tales for Hill Country Tails“ This is a collaboration book written by local Hill Country authors who have written short stories about […]
Call To Write Challenge!
Children! Parents! Teachers! Here is a creative writing assignment that children will jump for. The Dream World Defenders Call To Write CHALLENGE ~ Where Children Can: Become Published Authors! All you have to do is : Read this action-packed, imaginative book by Award-Winning Author Kathleen J. Shields Write Your Own Short Story Ending Then […]
Dream World Defenders – Challenge!
Hello Everyone – My new Book is out!! I am so excited about the debut of this book but even more-so for the Writing Challenge. This is an opportunity for every child, who has ever dreamed about becoming a published author, to get their chance! Press Release: Kathleen J. Shields, award-winning author of the Hamilton […]
School Visit & Reading – Watch Videos!
Hello All, I know it’s been a week since my last post but that is because I’ve been editing and creating videos to share with you! I recently did a reading at: Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy in Austin, TX and was privileged enough to have a videographer from the Texas Association of Authors record […]
Hamilton Troll is on MagicBlox
Have you heard of MagicBlox? If not, let me tell you about them. In 2009 MagicBlox set out to provide quality ebooks for children 1-13 on an interactive platform for children and they allowed for the implementation of audio files to be connected so the story can be read to younger children as they look […]