I Love You to the Moon

I Love You to the Moon
Being a Mother is the greatest blessing of my life ~

Monday, January 16, 2012

"I Love You to the Moon": My 2nd children's book - Charlie's Gingerbread Hou...

"I Love You to the Moon": My 2nd children's book - Charlie's Gingerbread Hou...: I have some exciting news! My second book - Charlie's Gingerbread House is in the making as we speak to be released September of this year...

My 2nd children's book - Charlie's Gingerbread House ~

I have some exciting news!  My second book - Charlie's Gingerbread House is in the making as we speak to be released September of this year - 2012!   Just in time for the holidays.  Very exciting!!
I found an AMAZING illustrator named Amy Rottinger.  You can check out her stuff at: http://arottinger.daportfolio.com/ she is working on my cover and I will be able to see it soon.




Psalm 127:3 says
"children are a gift from the Lord."


Psalm 139:13 says
"for you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb."


Proverbs 17:6 says
"children's children are a crown to the aged,
and the parents are the pride of their children."




I just scheduled another book signing at Berean Christian Stores in Montrose for February 11, 2012 from 1-5.  This is a few days before Valentine's Day.  Visit my website to order your copy of 'I Love You to the Moon' for a special little one in your life.  We can never tell our children enough how much we love them!  http://www.iloveyoutothemoon.com  order today!  :-)  If you order from my website you receive an autographed copy & I will mail it to you in time for Valentine's Day.  So order soon.  If you order my book through Amazon that's great too!  Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Moon-Melissa-Ivey-Staehli/dp/1935268880/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1  They will mail you your book.


Here is my friend Layne Case who has a site called Amity Publication.  She encourages children to read and write!  Here is a little bit about what Layne does.  Her link is:  http://www.amitypublications.com  please stop by her site.



Layne designed her literacy program “Read Up! Write On! Literacy Rules!” for schools and child care centers as a way of keeping literacy at the top of the list of what is most important in our educational system. Her theme“Celebrating Our Differences” was developed as she became more and more immersed in the world of Autism, becoming a representative for Future Horizons, the world leading publishers of resources for autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. And, with bullying. reaching epidemic proportions because of people being “different”, this confirmed that her program was of the utmost importance now more than ever.
 
Layne has years of teaching experience in many different environments. She has taught children in the traditional school setting classroom as well as in her health care facility, offering skill building “Gymboree” exercise programs. She also taught adult health & fitness programs, marketing and motivational workshops. One of her most rewarding experiences was teaching computer courses which she designed for inmates at the Strafford Country Jail in Dover, NH. It was here that she knew she could make a difference.
 
Layne has been a contributing writer and serves on the Advisory Board for Applaud Women Magazine since 2009, adding a touch of “faith” to the magazine as she uses her poetry book as her resource.
 
She has written numerous business publications and course instructional guides, to include “Reading the Bible Through Poetry”, a Bible Study Guide that is used in conjunction with her poetry book.
 
When not writing, Layne is singing at her church. And, she spends many hours, serving as a volunteer and supporting organizations such as
 

Thank you for stopping by to read and say hello.  Leave a comment if you'd like.

Blessings,
Melissa ~






Thursday, January 5, 2012

Happy New Year friends and family!

Wow! I cannot believe we are into a new year already! Can it really be 2012?

Well, as you all know 2011 was a very busy year for me.  My first book  'I Love You to the Moon' was released in September.  I have had 5 book signings so far, and I have another one this Saturday, January 7th at Logos bookstore in Kent from 11-1.  I have several other bookstores that I have been in contact with to set up a time to do a book signing.  These are pending at this time.

What I am working on for this year is my next book 'Charlie's Gingerbread House.' My goal is to have it released Fall of 2012 ready for the holidays!  Please keep me in your prayers as I venture into another book project for this year.

Thank you all for being such an encouragement to me this whole last year.  I really appreciate it.  It's nice to have friends and family cheering me on as I make my dream come true.  Thank you so much!  I am going to need your cheers with my next book, too.  :-)

Valentines Day is coming up really quick.  If you would like a copy of  'I Love You to the Moon' for Valentines Day, you may purchase it through my website at: http://www.iloveyoutothemoon.com  Tell a little one that is special in your life how much you love them!  TO THE MOON!

Here is a link to my Author Central page on Amazon.  Feel free to take a look.  amazon.com/author/melissastaehli  You can order through Amazon, too.

Blessings to all of you and have a fabulous New Year ~
Melissa~

Monday, December 12, 2011

My book in the newspaper!!

Good morning friends!

I hope all of you are having a lovely holiday season with your friends and family.  We all have so much to be thankful for.

I wanted to give you an update on what's been going on with my book.  My book signing at Berean Christian Bookstore in Montrose was a success!  I met so many wonderful people.  Berean wants me to come back anytime to do more book signings.  I will be returning there around Valentines Day, and Mother's Day of 2012.

My book, I Love You to the Moon, was featured in a few local papers yesterday - December 11, 2011.
The Stow Sentry, Falls Press, & Hudson Hub!  I am feeling really blessed right now.  God is good!

I have a book signing coming up this Saturday, Dec 17th at Berean Christian Bookstore in Canton from 1-5.  I am looking forward to that.  Then I have another signing on January 7th at Logos Bookstore of Kent from 11-1.  I have a few signings pending for January 2012 that I hope work out, so keep me in your prayers.
Barnes & Noble and B.A.M.  I also have a book signing that should be taking place at a Hallmark store the end of January.

Several "mom & pop" stores have purchased my book to carry in their store for the holiday, which is exciting.

Here is a link to my Author Central page on Amazon.  Feel free to take a look.  amazon.com/author/melissastaehli  You can order through Amazon, too.

My book can be purchased on my website: http://www.iloveyoutothemoon.com just click the paypal button and follow the steps. Or you can go to Halo's website and order.  http://www.halopublishing.com/bookstore/Melissa-Ivey-Staehli/I-Love-You-to-the-Moon

Well, thank you all for listening, and may you have a blessed Christmas!

Melissa~

Monday, December 5, 2011

Halo Publishing International: Child’s Birth Inspires Book about Unbounded Love

Halo Publishing International: Child’s Birth Inspires Book about Unbounded Love: Inspired by the birth of her adopted son, Caleb, author Melissa Ivey Staehli wrote I Love You to the Moon, a new children’s book about unb...

I Love You to the Moon - Melissa Ivey Staehli

I Love You to the Moon - Melissa Ivey Staehli

I have a book signing on December 10th at Berean Christian Bookstore in Copley, Oh from 1-5 p.m

I have another book signing on December 17th at Berean Christian Bookstore in Canton, Oh from 1-5 p.m.

Please come out and say hello, and purchase this heartwarming book for a special little boy or girl this Christmas season.

Feel free to visit my website at: www.iloveyoutothemoon.com where you can purchase my heartwarming book.

Thank you so much and God bless ~

Melissa~

I Love You to the Moon - Melissa Ivey Staehli

I Love You to the Moon - Melissa Ivey Staehli

I have a book signing on December 10th at Berean Christian Bookstore in Copley, Oh from 1-5 p.m

I have another book signing on December 17th at Berean Christian Bookstore in Canton, Oh from 1-5 p.m.

Please come out and say hello, and purchase this heartwarming book for a special little boy or girl this Christmas season.

Thank you so much and God bless ~

Melissa~