Hello, and welcome to Yellow Bird’s new ongoing series, Success In the Press. In each post, we will shine a spotlight on three of our published clients.
Tinsey Clover by Chelsea Flagg
From the author: Tinsey Clover is smart. She’s brave. Also, she can’t carry a tune to save her life. Oh yeah, plus she's an elf the size of a chipmunk. When her bizarre magical power grows in and makes her feel like a total outsider in her own village, Tinsey sneaks into the forbidden forest on a journey to find someone more like her. From trolls to dragons, what she discovers along the way challenges everything, and everyone, she thought she knew.
Our take: This charming children’s fantasy story has a powerful and skillfully-delivered lesson about self-acceptance and empathy. With a spirited protagonist and imaginative descriptions, this book is especially recommended for reading aloud for middle-grade readers or younger.
From a reader: “This well-developed, thoughtful, and charming tale features a lead who learns to embrace her individuality while navigating a world that discourages it. A beautiful, age-appropriate message! Initially isolated by her community, Tinsey comes to discover that there’s both beauty and strength in inclusivity, acceptance, and kindness. Chelsea Flagg has artfully built a world woven with subtle messages of determination, courage, curiosity, and wisdom.”
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Ditch the Bitch Stigma: Embrace Your Inner Badass by Kali Williams
From the author: Whether you’ve already embraced your inner badass but could use an extra nudge to keep standing tall, or you’re just starting to search for your confidence, Ditch the Bitch Stigma is for women who’ve had enough, who are done with always catering to others, putting ourselves second, and sacrificing our own needs and desires.
Our take: This motivational self-help book is filled with advice as bold as its’ title on a number of practical topics, such as interpersonal effectiveness in the workplace, problem solving skills, and building a support network.
From a reader: “This book offers a frank, no-BS blueprint for anyone who's ever felt intimidated based on their gender by those in positions of greater power, and hesitated to assert themselves for fear of coming off as something undesirable.”
The Oys and Joys by Marcia Feldt
From the author: Every woman buries secrets. Even from herself. Lizzie, Grace, Sassie and Ruby. Four friends who laugh together, cry together and keep each other together through life’s Oys & Joys. A charming tale about the power of steel-laced friendships and the challenges time harbors.
Our take: This comedy follows four friends, both in present time and in flashbacks, allowing a wealth of character development that anchors the story even as the plot zips from one secret to another, some silly and some very serious. With four distinctive character voices, this novel will likely appeal to fans of Sex & the City and Desperate Housewives.
From a reader: “With well described personalities that are unique to each character, Feldt has done a great job of capturing what middle age is like for women, full of heartache, challenges and big decisions. The characters' alternate between the past and present, with plenty of secrets to go around, and forge ahead in life, because there really is no other option. Highly recommend for an entertaining, light read.”
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We hope you enjoyed this look at some of the Yellow Bird family’s success stories! Check back soon for more. If you are a former Yellow Bird client and would like us to consider featuring your published work, email info@yellowbirdeditors.com.