Sherlock the Remarkable Cat Series
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Characters
  • Teachers
  • Freckles the Bunny Series
  • Pets and Rescues
  • 4 Paws Games and Publishing

Series Blog


A blog page that includes series updates, website updates, author news, events and more!

Contact Us

Fostering for Christmas

12/19/2014

0 Comments

 
This year we are fostering 2 cats for 2 weeks. Sherlock hasn't been happy about this because they've both hissed at them & he has to share his home. In protest, he won't hold hands with me & he has hidden all of his pompoms. We thought this was a coincidence at first until we put 2 new ones in his playroom (the bathroom). He then followed the cats into the bathroom & continued to watch them & kept eying his hidden cache (under the sink) to make sure they were still there. I will post pictures at a later date of the 2 cats looking for homes.
0 Comments

Rescue Donating Changes

5/29/2014

0 Comments

 
We began helping rescue animals at first by donating $1/book to the Humboldt & Disctrict SPCA. We've donated books and packages as well as started placing the animals into books. Sherlock's write list all of the great reasons to adopt but this just doesn't seem like enough when trying to help animals. We are now also going to be posting events for these groups that we will be working with, whether they are in every book or just one.

Also, as all of the books mention, please read the Createspace page to find out who we are donating to. For some time we've donated sales through those links to the Humboldt & District SPCA and while it hasn't been much (most people don't use those links), it was some. Now we are beginning new things with the books. Kimberly from Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary had planned to tell everyone about Rilo and Ranger being part of this book. Help with sales is always appreciated big or small but we feel that it wouldn't be fair to her or the ducks if we didn't donate $1/book to her group for awhile.

We would very much like to give everyone a chance so if any Humboldt & District supporters do wish to have their' $1/book donated, they just need to email me and let me know on either the Facebook page or from the website. Decisions like this are never easy but they have to be made.

$1/Book sold through Createspace will be donated to Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary as of immediately. *Book pertaining to any Freckles the Bunny Series or Sherlock the Remarkable Cat Series book sold through Createspace links.

To learn more about Createspace sales, please visit our page or their website.
0 Comments

Valentine's and Rescues

2/14/2014

0 Comments

 
PictureCopyrighted Material
We hope you have a purrfect Valentine's Day!

Just a small bit of Freckles news that we wish to share:

We are pleased to announce two more organizations joining us with the new Freckles book. We hope to help them find their animals loving homes! You can find the following in Freckles the Bunny Series, Book # 5: Freckles and the Cost of Popularity:

  1. Rilo and Ranger (2 male Pekin ducks) - Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary
  2. Pickles (male Flemish Giant-Lop cross rabbit) - Running Rabbit Farm Rabbit Rescue
  3. Frankie (male mixed breed dog) - Willy's Happy Endings


Be sure to keep an eye out on Freckles' website because we will slowly be adding illustrated characters for these animals!http://www.freckles-the-bunny-series.ca/adoptable-animals-and-rescue-links.html
You can also find their photos in the Rescue album on our Facebook fan pages! Keep an eye out as Anastasia creates her wonderful idea!


0 Comments

Rilo and Ranger, Freckles Book # 5

1/31/2014

0 Comments

 
Picture
I mentioned around a week ago that we were very pleased to be working with Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary on finding homes for their animals. Here is a photo of Rilo and Ranger, two ducks who will be featured in Freckles the Bunny Series, Book # 5: Freckles and the Cost of Popularity.

Rilo and Ranger are not only going to have their photo in this next Freckles book but will be drawn in as well! Anastasia has already done a wonderful job with their cuteness!

Here are some other places that you can find Rilo and Ranger:
1. On our Freckles the Bunny Series website under Pets and Rescues, then under Rescue Links.
2. Pinterest (Freckles and Sherlock's accounts)
3. In the album entitled, "Rescue Animals in Books" in each of the fan pages.
Vickianne Caswell, author
Freckles the Bunny Series
Sherlock the Remarkable Cat Series
4. Click on the photo to go directly to their adoption page!

We hope these two handsome ducks find forever homes together!
A special thanks to Majestic Waterfowl for going over some of our ducky facts and for providing us with some information for Sherlock's next book! Be sure to check out their website for useful waterfowl information including books!

Lastly, I am going to be slowly cutting out the info I am putting out on both pages. If you aren't a fan of Sherlock's fan page, you will begin to miss out on his updates and vice versa. Each page has it's own fan base, series, website and fan page. Please be sure to check them out as I don't want to bombard everyone with posts by doing both on each site/fan page. Thanks!

0 Comments

Contests, Rescues, Book Update, Merchandise and More!

1/25/2014

0 Comments

 

Book 1 Update and Problems

We had some issues with pages being missing in the book. It is currently unavailable for purchase. Unfortunately, so are my copies until new ones come in. You can still pre-order though! I am now having troubles with Createspaces upload system which apparently doesn't like the series title inside the first page cover. This is being worked out and it will all hopefully be online soon. I will be sure to let you know! I will be sure to update you on the status though they've told me it could be a few business days. 



Sherlock Contest Winner

The contest date has come to a close! The winner of a free copy of Sherlock's book is found on the Facebook fan page. Congratulations! I will be sending you out a signed copy as soon as I get the new ones in.

Rescues and the Books

Lastly, we are pleased to have the help of some rescues that are willing to share their knowledge with me for researching the next book. A special thanks goes out to:
Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary and Berkshire Reptile Rescue!

Freckles the Bunny Series and Rescues

Freckles the Bunny Series is about to place two of Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary's adoptables into the next book! This idea is courtesy of Anastasia Drogaitseva, my wonderful illustrator! We are also working on book 5 now. We have some pets in there (Pets in Books - see Freckles' website for details under the sales page) and a few rescued animals. Keep an eye out for a preview over the next month.

Sherlock Merchandise

I am working on putting together some Sherlock merchandise so keep an eye out!

A Message from Sherlock

Picture
Copyrighted Material
0 Comments

"Sherlock, the Cat Who Couldn't Meow" Updates, Surprises and More!

1/13/2014

0 Comments

 

Sherlock Book Updates

Book # 1: Sherlock, the Cat Who Couldn't Meow book coverCopyrighted Material
Sherlock's book is close to release! We are just waiting on the last of the cover and from the looks of things, it will be well worth the wait! Awesome job Anastasia, as usual!!
Here is a sneak peak at the back cover!

The stamp is near complete as well and if everything goes as planned, I am hoping to have his book available for sale online, on Amazon.com this week! Once it is, I will be ordering some books for myself and taking pre-orders for signed copies.

Did You Know?

Picture
Did you know that before I even thought of creating a series for Sherlock, I'd already begun creating other things for him? The Facebook fan page called, "Stuff the Cat Doesn't Want You to Know" has many photos of him and his friends. It was made in fun but also so that Vickianne could practice tubing photos and practice using Photoshop. You can find it here:
https://www.facebook.com/StuffTheCatDoesntWantYouToKnow

To Have a Contest or to Not Have a Contest

I am currently debating about having a contest to win a free copy of Sherlock's first book. If you think we should, then click like on the website's post (either on the website or Facebook). If we can get about 20 likes on the posting between the two locations, I will hold a contest for a free copy of the first book.

Meet the Real Animals of Sherlock the Remarkable Cat Series

Have you seen the video? If not then please take a look! It is just a few of the great reasons to adopt instead of buying a new pet!
0 Comments

Facebook Updates

1/10/2014

0 Comments

 

Facebook Additions

I've added a few things in the NOTES section of the Facebook fan page. In these you will find:
1. Quotes of Sherlock Cat
- Sherlock tries to have a positive attitude and wants to share advice with his readers.

2. Photo Contest Rules
- This is rules for any free book contests we may have at a future date.

3. Book Reviews for the Series
- While we don't have any book reviews yet, we do have a place for them now.

4. Book Titles and Prices
- This is only partially done. We are just waiting to confirm the price and the link for Createspace.

I've added a few selections in the page TABS too.
1. A Youtube Tab
- that features our latest video. We have these on Freckles' fan page as well.


2. An Author's App Tab
- Lists books from the series as well as how to buy them and a free chapter or two.

3. Pinterest Tab
- We're now on Pinterest!
Please note that each series has a separate account.

4. Goodreads Tab
- A list of all the books I've written as well as reviews of other author's books done by my daughter and I.


Free 1st Two Chapters and Sneak Peak

The free first two chapters that I offered on the website has been updated! It has been edited and also shows the Table of Contents so that you get a sneak peak at the book. I've also uploaded them on fan page in the Author's app tab! As soon as the cover is done, I will be posting a flip book preview onto the website so stay tuned!

Book Details

1. I've ordered a stamp and expect it soon. The stamp will allow Sherlock to "sign" his books just as Freckles does her's. The stamp is an actual print of Sherlock's and all signed books bought off of this website are signed by the author and him.

2. The cover is closer to done. This means that we will be releasing far sooner then expected so pay attention for any news updates about the book's release. I expect it will now be out no later then the middle of this month!
0 Comments

2 New Videos

1/6/2014

0 Comments

 
We've put together two new videos for you today! One of them is is about the real animals from the stories. Many were unwanted and have a special story to share. It's a nice introduction to who they are as well as why adopting a pet is so wonderful! All of our adopted ones in the book came from the Humboldt & District SPCA.

The second is for a song that C.J Bunnycakes sings while she makes buns. She is the bakery owner where Sherlock works. The name C.J Bunnycakes came from my friend with those first initials. She is from England so C.J is an English Lop who keeps tripping over her ears. I had originally only written one verse but a few people heard it and liked it so much that I was asked to do a whole song. The song is now at the back of the book and this video is here for whoever would like to know the tune or sing with it. The song is called, "C.J's Bun Song."
0 Comments

New Years and New Updates

1/3/2014

0 Comments

 
    New Year and New Stuff01/03/2014

    0 Comments


     
    It has been a very busy time for us here between Christmas and a new book series. I'm afraid that it's been too busy to post. I am late in saying this but to all those that celebrate, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Christmas went well for us though we are still not back in our home. We were with family though and together so one could not ask for more. Now for some updates on what I have been busy with:

    1. Sherlock the Remarkable Cat Series
    • I finished writing his first book last night. The book is titled, "Sherlock, the Cat Who Couldn't Meow" and it is the first in the series. It is in need of editing and a cover but the plan is still to have it published and on Amazon by the end of this month. Once the cover is complete, I will be sure to post it online.
    • Sherlock has been racking in fans! Between the interest and Freckles' website being so full of stuff, a site was created for him. http://sherlock-the-remarkable-cat.weebly.com/
    • Sherlock's series is a chapter book series which means no illustrations. The page count before edits is 73 written pages. The book's estimated sales price will be $8. All of this could change yet.
    • There is still a preview on Sherlock's website (before it was on Freckles' site but on sherlock's page. His page no longer exists). It is unedited and some stuff has been added but be sure to check it out! The first two chapters are included.
    • We will be offering school readings for this as well though I have yet to determine how to present it yet.

    2. The Author's Website
    • The website has been changed a bit as I've added new page choices above. The choices now include direct links to both series websites. This required a total makeover.
    • While the website's domain name will stay as it is, the cover title is now listed as Vickianne and Anastasia's to keep from confusing Anastasia's stuff with mine. I would like to make sure that her art is seen and this seemed like a great way to get people to notice her and realize that the work is hers and not mine.
    • Photos and Videos have all been placed onto one page instead of two on that website.


    3. Book Reviews
    • It seems that I have little to no time to do reviews for other authors anymore. At least not for chapter books. My daughter has offered to take on this role and has been doing a great job of it. While some of it is slow, she is far faster at this then I am with lack of time. She has already done two reviews on her own (videos still need to be done) and has had compliments on them. Great job!


    4. Freckles the Bunny Series
    • Freckles is now on her 5th book this year! This book should be out near the end of February. The book is entitled, "Freckles and the Cost of Popularity." Learn more about it by visiting her website. A video preview should be out sometime later this month.


    5. All Websites
    • There was a glitch with the Pinterest link on the websites that I hadn't been aware of. These are fixed now! You can find us here:  http://www.pinterest.com/frecklesbunECRZ/
    • Freckles and Sherlock's sites link to each other and my personal one will take you to both. I have not included a link back from the series sites to my personal author's website.


    6. E-Books
    • I have not yet added anymore books on Smashwords (nor updated) as I am currently waiting for my husband to read the contracts for putting them on Kindle. I will bring you news at a later date to let you know if the e-books go on Amazon or if I add more onto Smashwords, or both.


    Well that is all of the news here. We hope all of our readers and fans are well!

    Vickianne
0 Comments
    Sign Up for Book Updates

    Archives

    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    February 2016
    October 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014


    RSS Feed


    Categories

    All
    4 Paws Games And Publishing
    7
    Adopt
    Amazon
    Anastasia Drogaitseva
    Animal
    Annaheim
    App
    Apple
    Author
    Award
    Barnes And Noble
    Book
    Book Cover
    Book Preview
    Boots
    Bruno
    Calendar
    Canada
    Cat
    Chapter
    Chapters
    Character
    Charlie
    Christmas
    C.J Bunnycakes Song
    C.J's Bun Song
    Contest
    Copyright
    Coupon
    CreateSpace
    Cudworth
    Donate
    Duck
    E Books
    E-Books
    Erika Elizabeth
    Erika-Elizabeth
    Facebook
    Fire
    Flip Book
    Flipkart
    Freckles
    Freckles Book # 5
    Freckles The Bunny Series
    Free
    Frog
    Fundraising
    Games
    Gift Certificate
    Goodreads
    Humboldt
    Humboldt And District Kinettes
    Humboldt Spca
    Illustrator
    Indigo
    Itunes
    Kato
    Lanigan
    LeRoy
    Library Reading
    Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary
    McNally Robinson
    Merchandise
    Mousepad
    Mouse Pad
    Muenster
    Mugs
    New Year
    Paypal
    Pet
    Pets In Books
    Photos
    Picture
    Pinterest
    Posters
    Pre Order
    Pre-order
    Pre-Order
    Preview
    Price
    Prices
    Product
    Publishing
    Quotes
    Regina
    Regina Fan Expo
    Reid-Thompson Public Library
    Rescue
    Rescue Animals
    Reviews
    Running Rabbit Farm Rabbit Rescue
    Sale
    Salem
    Saskatchewan
    Saskatchewan Writers Guild
    Saskatoon
    Scribd
    Series
    Sherlock
    Sherlock Book # 1
    Sherlock The Remarkable Cat Series
    Short Stories
    Signed
    Sing-a-long
    SK
    Smashwords
    Song
    Stolen
    Story Reading
    St. Patrick's Day
    TD Canada Trust
    Teacher
    Tiger
    T-shirt
    Vickianne Caswell
    Videos
    Viscount
    Volume 1
    Wakaw
    Watson
    Website
    Willy's Happy Endings
    Youtube


    Website Designed by 4 Paws Games and Publishing
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Characters
  • Teachers
  • Freckles the Bunny Series
  • Pets and Rescues
  • 4 Paws Games and Publishing