Bully and Victum Trapped Together!

Calbert and Ernie enter the storage room.  The door closes behind them.  Suddenly, the fire alarm starts blaring and the boys realize they are trapped in the storage room, as the school burns around them.  There is only one way out, though a small window high in the room.  Ernie lifts Calbert up and pushes him out through the window.  As Calbert runs from the burning building, Ernie wonders if the boy, he has mistreated so badly, will continue to run to safety or will he come back to get me?

Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy (Facing the Bully)

Through the Eyes of a Child!

This story is told through the eyes of a third grader named Calbert.  He must face Ernie everyday at school.  Until the day comes when a teacher, not knowing about the relationship between the two boys, sends them on an errand to the storage room.  Calbert: The-Third Grade Cowboy (Facing the Bully)

How would you Feel?

How would you feel if the boy you bullied, day in and day out, would untimely decide if you would live or die?  Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy (Facing the Bully)

Calbert vs. The Bully!

Thought-provoking and entertaining as well, Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy tackles a timely and serious subject of school bullying to which parents of children and children themselves can actually relate with. Go and grab this arresting read!

Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy: Facing the Bully

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Mission Disney World!

I am using all the funds from my books to take my boys to Disney World.  A bit like killing two birds with one stone, I love to write and could get a vacation out of it too!  How cool would that be?  Working my third book, but this one is going to take some time, in chapter 4 but have barely scratched the surface of this book.  This book is about Jason, Calbert's older brother.  That is Calbert of Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy/Facing the Bully!  My new web-site is up and running.  Check it out!
http://www.calbertthethirdgradecowboy.com/

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!

Time to go Bowling!

I signed the kids and myself up for free summer bowling.  The boys don't know it yet, be we will be heading out soon.  I think they will be very excited.  Last year we signed up for the same program and went at least once a week, not so much this summer.  Have a Great Day! 

Can you Believe It!

I received an email, between taking care of boys with sunburns, from a local bookstore owner, who wants me to contact her for a book signing!  Now that is what I call exciting!!

Calbert!?

Both of my two oldest boys think they are Calbert.  I decided they could be anyone they wanted to be in the story, because that is the point of a story anyway.  A good story gets the reader involved.  However, my second-grade son greeted me in the car with, "Why did you write that part, it made me cry."  I asked him what part of the book he was talking about.  He was talking about the "Trouble on the Bus" chapter, where Ernie is picking on Calbert about being adopted.  As he continued to read he found himself enjoying the book even more.  Happy reading to my little guy!

Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy...Facing the Bully

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Perfect gift for those second and third-graders on your list!  Calbert and Ernie have to put away their feelings about each other and work together in order to survive a deadly situation.  Will they manage?

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!

Bullying

What is a young boy to do when he is being bullied at school and is afraid to tell anyone?  Adoption is a tough step for a child anyway, but when he starts to be bullied because of it the damage is deep.

It's REAL

Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy is now available on Amazon!  Unbelievable!  I am so excited!  If you are on Facebook, please LIKE @
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Great Day!!

CALBERT: THE THIRD-GRADE COWBOY is now AVAILABLE!!  This is so exciting, my first book in print.  Mine are ordered and on their way to me.  Now for the real test...will others what to read about Calbert?  I believe they will, Calbert and I have spent a lot of time together and I love him.

Get Ready!!!

Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy...Facing the Bully, will, hopefully, be ready to purchase by Monday!  That is if I don't find more typo's.  Wonder how many proof-readers and editors it takes to get it right, but would be a lot worse without all the proofing!! The book already came to me for last proof and I found several mistakes (I hope I got them all, this time).  I had to resubmit the interior and will hopefully have that back by tomorrow.  This is SO MUCH FUN!  I can't wait to start the next book!  

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.

Adventure is in the air!

Reviewing the final cover and interior to my new book. Never knew it would be this exciting!

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! =)