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THINK QUICK with Author Julie Hedlund

9/14/2014

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Our very first guest on THINK QUICK did a whole lot more than quick thinking with her newest picture book,
My Love for You is the Sun.  It took one vast world and a lifetime of loving to fill these pages with nurturing.  As unconditional love has been part of Julie's life from the first moment of being, she deemed it important for others to have the same. 

Congrats on the release of My Love For You is The Sun, Julie, and welcome to THINK QUICK.  All of the themes below appear in your book.  Let’s see which way you lean.  Remember: THINK QUICK!

Soft pillow or fluffy blankie?


Soft pillow

Rain or shine?

Shine - that's why I live in Colorado.

Day or night?

Night - because of its mystical qualities

Cold or hot climate?

Both - I MUST have seasons!

Mommy Hugs or kisses?

Hugs - because they last longer

Koala or Kitty?

Koala - because I've never seen one

Ocean or Forest?

This is like asking a mother to choose her favorite child, but if forced to choose, it would have to be forest because forest is my childhood.

My Love For You is the Sun or My Love For You is the Sun? Why?

My Love For You is the Sun - because the sun is the life-giving force to the earth, same as parents are to their children.

Thanks for giving us a quick look into your thoughts, Julie! 

Unconditional Love Streams Through this Book and Into Your Heart
By Carrie Brown on September 9, 2014
Format: Hardcover
Young children need reassurance that we will still be "with" them wherever they venture. The beautiful language in this book offers sweet affirmations that focus on positive relationships between adults and children. The illustrations encourage free expression with gorgeous sculpted clay nature scenes. Every child loves animals and will relate to the snuggles between koalas, horses, racoons, and more. My Love For You is the Sun is the perfect book for an expectant mother to read to her little peanut, a far-away grandparent to send to their grandchild, or a daddy to read to his toddler every night before bed...at least 5 times or more. Unconditional love streams through this book and into your heart. 
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Julie Hedlund is an award-winning children's book author, founder of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge, blogger, and a regular speaker at industry events. 
 
Her picture book, A TROOP IS A GROUP OF MONKEYS, Little Bahalia Publishing, 2013, first published as an interactive storybook app, was the recipient of the 2014 Independent Book Publisher's Association Benjamin Franklin Digital Gold Award. Her storybook app, A SHIVER OF SHARKS, Little Bahalia Publishing, 2013, was a 2014 Digital Book Award winner. Her latest book, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS THE SUN, released in September 2014 from Little Bahalia, celebrates parental love and features the stunning hand-sculpted clay illustrations of artist Susan Eaddy.

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Kirstine Call link
9/14/2014 07:33:31 am

What a wonderful idea, Carrie! Thanks for the quick thoughts, Julie! It's always fun to learn more about other writers!

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Carrie Charley Brown
9/14/2014 08:41:09 am

Your reading loyalty is like the unconditional love in Julie's book, Kirsti! Thanks!

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Tracey M. Cox link
9/14/2014 07:42:27 am

Love this idea.
Great questions Carrie & gray answers Julie!

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Carrie Charley Brown
9/14/2014 08:41:52 am

Thanks, Tracey! Great to see you here!

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Donna L Sadd link
9/14/2014 10:54:45 am

Fun idea! :0)

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Carrie Charley Brown
9/15/2014 04:54:39 pm

Thanks, Donna!

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Rhythm link
9/14/2014 11:36:10 am

This was a fun post! Thanks!

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Carrie Charley Brown
9/15/2014 04:55:20 pm

Thanks for reading, Rhythm! Glad you enjoyed it!

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Erik - TKRB link
9/15/2014 12:44:45 pm

Great interview, Ms. Brown! :D

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Carrie Charley Brown
9/15/2014 04:55:45 pm

Thanks for your support, Erik!

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