Month: August 2024

Another NEW RELEASE

August has been very exciting because I had TWO books release and they were both about cryptids, a monster from folklore.

Postcards from a City of Monsters is intended for children and their families or friends and is fully illustrated and was released by Improbable Press. Available here.

Mother’s Instinct is a different beast (I’m sorry). eSpec Books produces the books for Cryptid Crate, a quarterly subscription series that includes a t-shirt, a Challenge Coin, a stackable figure, and my book.

I had the pleasure of writing about a Dobhar Chu. Not sure what that is? I wasn’t either. Even though my Master’s Capstone was about Irish mythology, I had not heard of this “otter-alligator” that lives in both fresh and saltwater, is protective of their young, and will attack humans without fear. Once I had the setting: a mysterious island off the west coast of Ireland, and the characters: a mother researching for her dissertation and a young daughter with a special connection to animals, the plot began coming together.

I talk more about it in my interview with Paul Semel here

The book is available wherever books are sold, including from eSpec books here.

If you are local, I’m happy to sign your book. Also, I’ll be at the Bel Air Festival for the Arts on Sunday, September 15th in Shamrock Park and will have copies for sale. Thank you for the support!

Love,

Sherri

NEW RELEASE: Postcards from a City of Monsters

It’s finally here!!!! My first children’s book — reading age 7-12 years.

From the publisher’s site:

A finely-told, full-color illustrated book about childhood cancer

WOULD YOU LIKE TO FLY WITH A GARGOYLE?

Toby didn’t ask to move halfway around the world to the Czech Republic with his mom and step-mom. He certainly didn’t ask to get sick.

But now, at the start of fifth grade, Toby finds himself being treated for cancer in a hospital far from his friends and familiar surroundings. He starts feeling trapped until a strange creature offers him an escape.

A feline-shaped gargoyle has come to life! All Toby has to do is step through the window.

Follow Toby on his night of adventure as he flies over enchanting Prague with his gargoyle guide, and learns he’s not alone at all.

Written by author Sherri Cook Woosley, and illustrated by artist Elena Moroz, Postcards from a City of Monsters is part of Improbable Press’ “Postcards” series, an imaginative fantasy set talking about issues important to kids, and which includes Postcards from a Lake Monster, a book about autism.

Book publishes – and sale ends – August 29, 2024

There’s a sale right now — 20% off on pre-orders until AUGUST 29th. ORDER HERE.

Let me know if you order a copy so I can personally thank you. I appreciate all the support for this topic which is very close to my heart.

Love,

Sherri