Posted by pamela mccoll on Friday, October 26, 2012,
Dear Santa,
I would like three things for Christmas. The first thing I would like the most is for my dad to stop smoking. He wastes money on cigarettes. Now he does not even spend time with us. It can also hurt his lungs.
The second thing I would like is some perfume. It is called “so perfect”. You can get it at Macy’s in the mall for $30.00.
The third thing I want for Christmas is new earrings. They look like reindeer. You can get them at Walmart for $5.99.
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Posted by pamela mccoll on Wednesday, October 10, 2012,
On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 8:03 AM wrote:
Pamela
I applaud you for making the edit to a classic poem by C. C.
Moore. As a Santa that has worked in many venues around the U.S. over the
last 14 years, I have come to realize the way that Children look at
Santa and the need for him to be a good example for all Children. When
I started reading the great poem to children many times throughout the year, I have
purposefully edited the line about the pipe out of my reading. On occasion I have receive...
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Posted by pamela mccoll on Tuesday, September 4, 2012,
Received news that 68 requests for review copies just came in and we are starting to get written reviews. This project has become near and dear so good to get some fresh opinions on the edits we have made and to get a sense of the direction the wind of change is blowing in.
Pleased to find support and encouragement and praise for the illustrators. Quotable and memorable comments of the day:
" I am not a fan of smoking so this was a great idea fo me. "
"Very colorful illustrated children's book...
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Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, August 16, 2012,
Finalized the design for Dasher the reindeer soft toy today and send it back to Merry Makers in California. Now it goes into production and will be ready for the big Christmas shows we are doing in Portland and in Mississauga in the fall.
Seasons is a huge Christmas themed show in Ontario and we are particating as a sponsor and bringing Santa with us.
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Posted by pamela mccoll on Saturday, August 11, 2012,
It is just days away until the books are packed up in boxes and the distribution starts that we have been working on for almost a year now. It is not always the case that a publisher releases translations in the same year as launching the book but I felt there was a market for spanish and french books so I thought it would meet the market - so why wait.
The book is finding support and it is only every once in awhile that I find someone who says hands off the classics. The classics will always...
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Posted by pamela mccoll on Sunday, April 1, 2012,
We were going to launch the book on May 31st. 2012 in conjunction with the World Health Organizations No Tobacco Day but we have now changed the date of release to September 4th. so that it will be included in holiday books for children.
Advance not for resale copies will be available for May 31st. 2012 in limited quantity and will be provided to the media, to select book reviews and on view at the major shows including Book Expo New York June 5-8th. and during New York Book Week. I as the pu...
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