Missed you all!

Been away for a while and a bit out of touch.  The nasty flu that has been going around hit my house full force. All four of us took turns being sick, we like to share, but we are all better now!

I am currently working on a third book, with the working title, Nightmares and Ivory. ""Nightmares and Ivory," is centered around Calbert's brother Jason and is full of action, comedy, danger, suspense, fear and the beings of first love and is geared toward YA.  Nightmares and Ivory is due out in the spring of 2013.

Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy/Facing the Bully  is being developed into a series of books dealing with a variety of social issues facing young students, with a dab of humor here and there.

The series is called, "The Adventures of Calbert." Volume One t is already available on NOOK, "Facing the Bully," and yes, it is the same book as "Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy." Volume two is scheduled to be out early summer 2013.

New Addition to our family

Calbert continues to have one adventure after another.  Today it just happens to the case of the missing gloves. =)  I am starting a series entitled 'The Adventures of Calbert,' the first in the series is "Facing the Bully."  After a little re-tweaking Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy (Facing the Bully), it has been released as Facing the Bully (The Adventures of Calbert).  Here's a little look at the new guy!

Off to the Big Apple

I will be heading to New York City early Friday morning for a two day conference/pitch.  I will be speaking to producers and agents about Calbert and Facing the Bully.  Very exciting.  I have never been to New York and am very grateful to have this opportunity!  Never know what might become of the trip, I will also have the opportunity to meet other authors, which I think is pretty cool. =) 

Great Fun!

Just finished, what I would consider, a good showing at my book signing.  I love talking with and meeting people, so this was right up my alley!  Pulled in about $100, not a bunch, but $100 more than I had when I left home!  And that is after the bookstore took their cut.  Slowly but surely, this ship will be launched!

Book Signing Tomorrow!

 Having a local book signing tomorrow evening.  I am excited, the weather is suppose to be great, so the turn-out hopefully will be good.  Last weeks signing was held in weather that was well over 100 degrees, so this one will be much more comfortable.  We had a great time bowling today.  My oldest seems to be a natural, as he is at most sports.  My other two just had fun, as it should be!

What's Next....

I am just days away for publishing another book.  This one is a short, humorous antidote about lawn mowers.  The title of my new book is "Lawn-Mower Chronicles" I hope others find it as funny as my friends and I do. =)  I have had the worse luck with lawn tractors and haven't been shy about posting it all on Facebook.  This book is built around my posts and my friends comments to those posts.  Keep watching!

Back up and Running!

Just finished approving Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy...Facing the Bully and it is back on the market once again!  YAY!  Already have ideas for my second book...can't wait to see how the next one turns out!

Big News on Calbert!!

Had a wonderful experience with my critique.  She was full of wonderful information and suggestions for me as a newbie and I am very grateful for her assistance.   Her suggestions were right on the mark!  I since have made a few changes and Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy (her suggestion to make him older) is in the process of being printed as I write this post.  It will be available within the next week here!  And will hit Amazon soon after!  Sure hope I proof read everything well!!! 

For a preview, and a chance to rate the book, click here.

Lisa Head Tackles the Subject of School Bullying in her New Book

The story of Calbert, an average school boy and how he deals with Ernie, the certified school bully

 Calbert: The Second-Grade Cowboy written by Lisa Head tells the story of an average school boy named Calbert who is fond of playing a cowboy with his buddy Roland during the weekends but is afraid to go to school during weekdays because he always must find a way to face down Ernie, the certified school bully. Ernie makes life unbearable for Calbert in many ways, but he especially enjoys picking on him for being an adopted child. He always makes fun of Calbert for being adopted and says that neither Calbert’s birth mom nor his adoptive mom wanted him and his brothers.

The "Real" Calbert unknowingly helps with idea for the second book.

"Mom, have you ever been on a double Decker bus?" "No, I haven't."  "What about a double Decker train?"  "Yes, I have.  My seat was on the bottom deck, but we were able to go up stairs and look out windows of the top deck." In response to that he responds, "Well, when I ride in a double Decker train, I'm going to sit on the top deck.  That way I can fight off any 'bad guys' that try to get on the train." 

So, Calbert the Cowboy...here we go again! =)