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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Follow Fest

 

When I heard that Melissa Maygrove was organizing a "cyber meet-and-greet with social media links for business cards," I knew I had to join the fun.  Be sure to visit the other participants and enter to win cool prizes by clicking the Follow Fest badge.



Now: Who am I?



Name: Sherry Ellis,  AKA The Mama



What genres do you write? Children's Books (picture books, chapter books, middle grade books)



Are you published? Yes.  Two of my picture books are published:  That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN, and That Mama is a Grouch.  I have an agent for my chapter book series.  Hopefully a publisher will be found soon! 



Do you do anything in addition to writing? I am a professional musician who teaches and plays violin, viola, and piano.  And I'm obviously a mom. (Does that count?)



How can people connect with you?

Facebook author page

Facebook personal page

Twitter

Google

Website:  www.sherryellis.org

Linkedin

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Smashwords

Goodreads

Pinterest

YouTube

Tumblr



Okay.  I think that about covers it!  If you want to connect with me at any of these places, feel free to do so!  Also, I am a member of SCBWI. And I am quite willing to help with getting the word out about fellow authors' cover reveals and new releases, so if you have something new you'd like me to promote, let me know!

 


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103 comments:

  1. Pat HattSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Connected on many I think, not a bad hop as one can throw in everything but the kitchen sink lol

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:46 PM

      Yep. And I think I threw everything I could in there!

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  2. Donna L MartinSeptember 24, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Sherri!

    I too write in the same genres as you do. Aren't they fun? :~)

    Good luck with the FOLLOWFEST! I host a WRITERLY WISDOM WEDNESDAY on my blog (www.donnalmartin.com) where authors, agents, and illustrators chat about writing and the publishing industry. I'd love to have you join us!

    Fyi...I'm your newest fan!

    Take care,

    Donna L Martin

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:47 PM

      Thanks for following! I love writing for kids. It's the best! I'll check out your writerly wisdom Wednesday thing. Thanks for telling me about it.

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  3. MelissaSeptember 24, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    You are very talented. And, YES! Being a mom definitely counts! LOL
    Thanks for participating in Follow Fest. :)

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  4. Elise FallsonSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Keeping my fingers crossed for you, but I'm sure you'll find a publisher soon! (:

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  5. Liz BlockerSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Nice to meet you, Sherry! Hang in there - that publisher will show up, soon!

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:48 PM

      Nice to meet you, too! I'll keep waiting. One of these days...!

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  6. RuthSeptember 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    You are everywhere. You do so much. I don't know how you find time to blog as often as you do.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:50 PM

      I'm everywhere, but not really. RSS syndication feeds are awesome! The only places I really visit on a regular basis are this blog and my Facebook page.

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  7. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 24, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    I'm sure I'm following most places, and your other blog, but I will check!

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  8. Chemist KenSeptember 24, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Yay! Another member of SCBWI. Glad you joined the Follow Fest. I should be following you on Twitter now.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM

      Thanks! It's always nice to find other SCBWI members, isn't it?

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  9. DEZMONDSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    since you're a violinist, I'd love you to play me ROXANNE'S VEIL theme from ALEXANDER movie :)

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM

      Okay. I don't know it, but I bet I can get the music. Then I'll play it for you. ;)

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    2. DEZMONDSeptember 27, 2013 at 12:16 PM

      here it is:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2h2MSZbHTM

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  10. Susan OloierSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    My son and I are writing a chapter book series together--very new for me. Professional musician. I love it. I've never had much luck with piano, despite taking lessons for 10 years.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      Good luck with your chapter book series. How fun that it's a collaborative effort with your son!

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  11. Juliana HaygertSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Hi! Nice to meet you!
    Oh, my, you play the piano? My daughter wants to learn an instrument and I'm thinking about piano.

    :)

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:53 PM

      Piano is a great instrument to learn. I always recommend learning it first, before any other instrument. It's just really useful to know.

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  12. Rebecca Green GasperSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Of course being a mom counts! Good luck with the publisher.

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  13. Charlie N. HolmbergSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Oh man, so many violin/viola jokes surfacing in my mind from high school band... ;)

    Your picture book titles are awesome, btw. Nice to meet you!

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:53 PM

      Don't even start with the jokes! ;)

      Thanks for the compliment on my book titles!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Crossing my fingers for your chapter book, Sherry! I know you're determined, so it'll find a home soon enough. :)

    I'm all caught up on my follows for you!

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  15. Linda KingSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Well done for achieving all that and being a mom - that's the most time-consuming job of all!

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  16. AngelaSeptember 24, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Wow Sherry, you're everywhere. I just followed you in a couple more places. Good luck finding a publisher.

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  17. Sara FowlerSeptember 24, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    So inspiring that you've published 2 picture books and have an AGENT for your series! Congratulations and hope you find a publisher soon. Looking forward to following.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:55 PM

      Thank you! It's been great meeting you in this follow fest!

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  18. JossSeptember 24, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Being a mum definitely counts, it is after all one of the toughest, most emotional jobs in the world. You are clearly a very busy mum too. Go you. Congrats on your agent and I hope you get that publisher soon. :)

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Already a fan and a follower, but I "liked" your Amazon page, so that's something. =]

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  20. Romance Book HavenSeptember 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    I Liked FB page, we were already friends. Sent invite to connect via LinkedIn, followed on Twitter.

    Nas

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  21. J.L. CampbellSeptember 24, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    You make music? Awesome! Glad to reconnect. :)

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  22. Christine M. IrvinSeptember 24, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Hi Sherry sounds like you're a very busy mama!!

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  23. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Hey Sherry,

    Nice to meet you...you're a busy mama! I love the violin and cello and wish I could play either one. I mainly stuck with the brass instruments and fiddled (pardon the pun) with the guitar. Never learned to do that well.

    I think I've followed you on all mutual venues!

    M.L. Swift, Writer

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:01 PM

      Thank you! The cello is a gorgeous instrument. I would love to learn how to play it well. Maybe in my spare time. ;)

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  24. Heather R. HoldenSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Being a mom definitely counts!

    And I didn't know you had a Tumblr! Following you over there now under the username "ewingfan." :)

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:02 PM

      I just started Tumblr. Honestly, I'm not sure I'll use it much, but thanks for following me there!

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  25. Holy Ghost WriterSeptember 24, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Great idea for a blog fest

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  26. Romelle BroasSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    Hi Sherry! Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Congrats on getting an agent. Still working on that.

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  27. Nick WilfordSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I didn't know you had an agent, that's cool. Best of luck with getting those chapter books published.

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  28. Crystal CollierSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I was actually already following you everywhere I follow. How stalker-ish is that? ;)

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  29. Kelly SteelSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I'm trying to get to all your links to stalk...uh follow you!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    It's nice to cybermeet you again. I'll check out your links.

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  31. Carol KilgoreSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    I think I picked you up everywhere I am.

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  32. sageSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Wow, you have a lot of social media contact points!

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 26, 2013 at 1:52 PM

      Yes. I've been busy trying to build a platform!

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    2. SageSeptember 28, 2013 at 11:30 AM

      What is the purpose of your platform? To sell more books? I see you have two different facebook pages--I actually use FB more for "work" and blogger (which I keep semi-anonymous) for fun, which may be the other way around for most folks.

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    3. Sherry EllisSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:34 PM

      Yes, to sell more books, and to "get my name out there" in case I have any more books that come out. I'd have to say though, that I'd still do Blogger even if I didn't have books to sell, just because I love interacting with all the great people in the blogosphere!

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  33. Vanessa MorganSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    Thank you for the visit and comment. I'm now following your blog via Bloglovin. Have a lovely day.

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Excellent written out and very clear to understand.

    Yvonne.

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Being a mama always counts! A writer mama is a busy person! Been there done that. I have not written picture books but have one in my head. I'm just terrified of trying it. Love your blog!

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

      Thanks! I'd say go for it on writing your picture book. You never know how it goes until you try!

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  36. Tonja DreckerSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    I love those titles - so cute! Here's wishing you tons of luck with the chapter books. And yep, mama always counts. Definitely. :)

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  37. GL TomasSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    loved all your pics on your fb page!I love children's books!Glad we could connect through the blog hop!

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  38. ChanceletSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Love the titles of your books! Wishing you the best with getting the perfect publisher for you. Thanks for coming by. I did manage to find a few more areas to follow and like you! Writer’s Mark

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  39. Jennifer J. ChowSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Love the titles of your picture books!

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 27, 2013 at 2:58 PM

      Thanks! They were inspired by personal experience. ;)

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  40. Ava QuinnSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Being a mama definitely counts as something you do!

    I really like the titles of your picture books!

    I played violin and piano (and flute) for years, but gave it up too early. Wish I hadn't. Go you for making a profession of it! I'm very impressed, along with everything else you're doing!

    Glad I found your cyber home out here in the blogosphere!

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 27, 2013 at 2:58 PM

      Thanks for stopping by! I'm so lucky to have a job doing something I love!

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  41. Cathrina ConstantineSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Yes, a mom counts big time!! The hardest job is a MOM! Congrats on your books, and much success and good luck!!

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 27, 2013 at 2:59 PM

      I never realized just how time consuming being a mom was until I started doing it! It certainly gives me a new appreciation for my mom!

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  42. AnneSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Hi Sherry! Thanks for visiting my blog. It's great to have connected with you through Follow Fest! Congrats on your books and the new one soon. You have been busy!

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 27, 2013 at 3:00 PM

      Thanks for stopping by my blog! Yes, I have been busy. But so has just about everyone else here! ;)

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  43. CynthiaSeptember 27, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    Hi Sherry! I'm not doing the blogfest, but I just thought I'd stop by to say hi. I'm following you on Twitter now.

    I see you'd commented on my friend Kim's FB post recently, and when I saw your name and pic, I thought to myself, I know her!

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  44. Misha GerrickSeptember 27, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    I hope you get that publisher soon! :-)

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  45. randi leeSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    So great to learn more about you, Sherry! I'll definitely hit you up on FB...if you don't mind, that is :)

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 27, 2013 at 3:01 PM

      I don't mind at all. :) I tried your Facebook link, but it didn't quite work. So hopefully you'll reach me!

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    2. randi leeSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:13 AM

      Hi Sherry! Wonder why my FB link didn't work...I'll have to look into that! Anyway, I'd love to critique with you! I'm helping another friend with a children's book right now, so I'm all for children's lit. I'll try and find you on FB now :)

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    3. Sherry EllisSeptember 28, 2013 at 11:17 AM

      I got your invite on FB. Glad you found me! That is awesome you are interested in critiquing with me. I'll send you a message and we can get started.

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  46. Susan Flett SwiderskiSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Wow, with all those cyberconnections going for you, you should be in the "Who's Who in America", too!

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  47. L.G.Kelso September 27, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Nice to "meet" you. It sounds like you are a super creative person to be able to teach music. I have zero musical ability so I always give props to those who do!

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 28, 2013 at 11:17 AM

      Nice to "meet" you, too. I bet you have plenty of other talents!

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  48. Gina GaoSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    This sounds like such a good idea!

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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  49. Samantha MaySeptember 29, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    So nice to meet you through Follow Fest! That's awesome that your children's books have been published. I have two young nieces, so I'll have to get some for them :)

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  50. UnknownOctober 7, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Hi Sherry. I'm catching up from follow fest--nice to meet you!
    ~Skye

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  51. TrishaOctober 15, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    I'm finally catching up from the FF as well. :) I'm making a list of all the FF participants, links to their blogs, and preferred genres, etc. :P

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