What's up, everyone? Jo here! Well, we have a new client on the block and he's coming in with guns blazing. Not only is IBGW responsible for this book cover, we also did the editing, proofreading, and print design. Add to that, we gave the author a gorgeous logo, identity package, and website. Though this is out of the realm of what we usually do here, E. L. Thomas Sr. was patient and worked with us to get it all done.
We'll start off by giving you a little bit of information about the author and the book, then move into some pretty pictures and, of course, give you the Rafflecopter entry form. You'll have a chance to win one of these great prizes: A paperback, a coil-bound book, or an e-book!
Let's get going!
E. L. Thomas Sr. is a semi-retired construction worker, father, and grandfather born and raised in Valdosta, Georgia. And a United States NAVY veteran (U.S.S. Yosemite A D 19) who served during the Vietnam era. Earl has for a long time had this passion to write poetry, but only recently found what he considered to be a suitable outlet for some of his poems. His hope is, at the least, some of what he’s written will inspire teenagers to confront and conquer some of the immense challenges they’ll face during and after their teen years.
You can find E. L. Thomas Sr. at the following social media sites:
Facebook:
Tbinkerknoxx Inc.
Twitter:
@Tbinkerknese101
You'll find an odd quote on the front of
Tbinkerknese 101. Here's a little about that, and Earl's vision for the book:
“A teen without the Means is like an orange without the juice.”
If you’ve ever seen an orange that’s shriveled and dried up with only the skin and dried pulp remaining, then you’ll be able to equate that piece of nearly useless fruit—which was deprived of the necessary resources to help it reach its full potential—to a teenager who’s been deprived or denied the opportunity to reach their full potential because of lackadaisical parents, disinterested teachers, or both.
The Tbinkerknoxx slogan implies that the teen who gets their juice (the motivating, inspiring, enabling force or factor) from the Means, will be able to substantially enhance both their physical and mental capabilities. These Means will employ high moral standards and encourage academic excellence, while exhausting all available resources in instructing the teens in proper discipline.
We believe the teens who’ve been provided the necessary resources (the Means and the juice), can become productive citizens in an increasingly competitive society.
Once again we want to reiterate and encourage all the adults who have the opportunity to help and can, within the proper channels, to please help our youth. It has been said by many and believed to be true that: “It takes a village to raise a child.”
Sounds compelling, eh? *grin* Here's a little about the book:
Title:
Tbinkerknese 101 (Book One)
Author: E. L. Thomas Sr.
Genre: Young Adult Poetry
Length (Print): 106 pages
Synopsis:
“Okay, teens, let’s go speak some TBINKERKNESE.”
E.L.
Thomas has created this language specifically to break down
communication barriers with teens. Quips, like the one above, in this
inspiring book of poetry will keep you engaged throughout. Inside, there
are 101 tidbits of useful, practical advice for teens, parents, and
teachers, all communicated in a fun way while retaining a note of
seriousness.
If you’re the parent of a teen, or a young
person yourself, you’ll love getting lost in the pages of this book.
Hopefully, it’ll open up lines of communication thought to be lost and
get you thinking about life. With lines to record your thoughts as you
read each poem, it beckons to be used as more than just a casual reading
device.
Now for the pretty!
Cover:
Full Wrap:
Aaaaand, here's a peek at the inside (you won't get this anywhere else):
This book will be available on Createspace, Amazon Kindle, Smashwords, and you'll be able to snag a coil-bound version on Lulu (or win one) May 1, 2014!
Now, it's time for the Rafflecopter entry form. Good luck, everyone!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
This giveaway will run through May 12, 2014.
Well, that's all for today, folks! Until next time, WRITE ON!
Jo
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