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Lady Wynwood #7 early release Kickstarter

I worked on my first Kickstarter and it got approved! It’s for the Special Edition Hardcover of Lady Wynwood’s Spies, volume 1: Archer and the release of Lady Wynwood’s Spies, volume 7: Spinster. I contacted my graphic designer about the Special Edition Hardcover of vol. 1: Archer—it’s going to be SO beautiful! The Kickstarter focuses on the Special Edition Hardcover, but it’ll also include vol. 7: Spinster so that it’ll sort of be like a launch day for vol. 7, too. A third special thing that’ll be in the Kickstarter is Special Edition Paperbacks of all the books in the series. They won’t be available in stores, just in the Kickstarter (and later, from my website, and also in my Patreon book box tiers if I decide to do them). The Kickstarter is not live yet, but you can follow it to be alerted when it has launched. (You may need to create a free Kickstarter account.) Follow Camy’s Kickstarter
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Sushi for kids

Captain's Log, Stardate 01.23.2007

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Allez cuisine! (I’m not sure if I spelled that right. Iron Chef watchers know what I’m talking about.)

I got this from MothersClick.com newsletter, which highlighted ClassyMommy.com, a website for baby and shower gifts.

ClassyMommy found a wooden sushi toy set from NicoandZoe.com.



Isn’t that wild? Can kids even eat raw fish??? Is it appropriate to give a kid a fake set of food they can’t eat yet?

I could give a set away with my book, Sushi for One? It would match my book, don’t you think? What do you say? Or do you think mothers all over would think I was more nuts than I already am?
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Anonymous said…
Camy,

I love it! It would be thoroughly appropriate if you gave away a set with your book.

I have no idea whether it's appropriate for kids or not, but it would make me happy. :-)
Tue Jan 23, 04:59:00 AM 2007
Anonymous said…
I don't know whether or not it's okay to give kids raw fish. I'm not a mom, so I've never heard one way or the other.

But I wouldn't be so concerned about the fake raw fish. I'm a little wary of that giant cleaver that's sitting in the back! :)

Sarah
Tue Jan 23, 05:19:00 AM 2007
Anonymous said…
Awesome! What a fun set to display or give away at your book signings! It will give Ginny good competition with her wacky mushrooms!
Tue Jan 23, 07:13:00 AM 2007
Anonymous said…
Lol, I'm pretty sure eating raw fish isn't all that good for kiddos BUT the set is made out of wood and I don't think a kid can really eat wood even if they tried, or at least I hope not. Seriously though that set is too cute! I, like Sbaar, wonder a little about the cleaver though!
Tue Jan 23, 07:37:00 AM 2007
Anonymous said…
OH, give it away! Make somebody's day.
Tue Jan 23, 08:02:00 AM 2007
Gina said…
Love the sushi toyset. That's hilarious.
Tue Jan 23, 02:16:00 PM 2007
Winter Peck said…
Honestly, my kids wouldn't know what to do with it. They'd look at you and go, so, where's the real toy? LOL! Then again, I think my twins would find some use with the fake knife. Oh, I can see them now--"Wait! I wanna see if it will really cut!"
Tue Jan 23, 07:02:00 PM 2007
Anonymous said…
Aww, what a cool idea, Camy! You could even split the pieces up, include one or the "role" with the set of chopsticks you're doing. What fun! Pop in a pack of dry seaweed and you're set. LOL!
Tue Jan 23, 08:14:00 PM 2007
Anonymous said…
Such a perfect idea for a giveaway with your book...maybe at book signings having a set out. It would certainly draw attention which is always good! Can't wait until your book is finally out.

Thanks for stopping by and watching my blog video...so glad you liked it!
Tue Jan 23, 11:04:00 PM 2007
Anonymous said…
I think this sushi toy set is a great idea. What fun!!
Wed Jan 24, 05:59:00 AM 2007
Anonymous said…
I *love* it. And CJ would so let the kids play with it in day care. :)
Wed Jan 24, 10:09:00 PM 2007
Meljprincess said…
I think it would be a great gift for children. It would introduce them to new food, culture, etc. Sushi is delicious!
Yes, giving it away with your book is a a must! :-)
Fri Jan 26, 08:32:00 AM 2007
Demian Farnworth said…
My kids have fake sushi in their pretend kitchen. I bought it last year for Christmas. It came complete with chopsticks, wasabi, a square plate, etc. Not as nice as your example, but cost under $10. My daughter just saw your set. Now she wants that one too!
Wed Feb 14, 12:17:00 PM 2007
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