“Bullied” by Mirella Coacci van der Zyl
Young Tomi, far from his home in India and all alone at the Circus Magenta, is being bullied by older boys. When Cyrus the head clown finds him, he has been badly beaten. Knowing he must help him, Cyrus takes Tomi to his trailer and nurses him back to health. As Tomi grows healthy and strong, so does his newfound faith in Jesus. With his new friends and a safe and happy home with Cyrus, life is good for Tomi. One night, Tomi’s performance in the circus ring goes horribly wrong, endangering his life and testing his faith. Will Tomi ever come back from being Bullied? Bullied is the third...
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An editor’s touch can make the difference between a manuscript that stays in the slush pile and one that becomes the next bestseller. If you’re thinking about submitting a manuscript to a publisher, first, check out our blog post on the topic. Then, consider having your manuscript evaluated by an editor from Cavern of Dreams. What can an editorial evaluation do for you? It provides concrete examples of strengths and weaknesses within the manuscript It offers a different perspective with which to approach your writing It teaches you the type of questions that editors ask when...
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Submitting your book to a publishing company is a lot like applying for a job. You do research to find a job you want and a company you want to work for. You send in a professional résumé and cover letter, following the instructions in the job posting. Then you wait for an invitation to an interview. When you submit your manuscript to a publishing company, you follow a lot of the same steps as you do during the job application process. Here are a list of tips that will help make it easier for a publisher to say “Yes!” to your book: Research what the company publishes and what...
Read MoreBOOK SIGNINGS!
Mark your calendars! Linda Oliver, author of CODP’s new release, I’d Rather Be Me, has two book signing coming up on Saturday, March 4th! Linda will be at Kent Bookstore, 15 William St. N. in Lindsay, ON from noon until 2 p.m., and at Trade Winds Toys, 110 Kent St. W. Lindsay, ON from 3 – 5 p.m personally signing copies of her new children’s book! I’d Rather Be Me is a fun book with a powerful message that will be enjoyed again and again by little book lovers! Not in the Lindsey area or can’t make the signings? You can get your copies of I’d Rather...
Read MoreNovels To Keep You Reading All Winter!
Hello, February! Winter always feels like it’s never-ending, with frigid temps, snow, slush, biting winds, and a seemingly constant cloud cover, it’s no wonder we all want to stay holed up indoors with a good novel! So what are you reading?! Cavern of Dreams Publishing has great titles available to keep you happily inside, slippers on, wrapped in a blanket, with a glass of wine or your favourite hot beverage in hand! The Summer Garden and the Song: The Circle of Life and The Summer Garden and The Song: Harvest by N.W. Young ($19.95 each or $35.00 for the set): Set in the late...
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