Gretchen Zimmer, Fort Mill, SC Children's Book Author, Releases First Book
Gretchen Zimmer has worked for years honing her craft and perfecting a series of children's books coined The Seasonal Stories for Life Series. Her first book, Accepting Apples, was released on March 17, 2010.
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PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 18, 2010 –
Much can be said over the tenacity and dedication that any writer needs to have in order to achieve success. Gretchen Zimmer knows all about that and in her case, it has paid off. A Fort Mill, South Carolina native and former elementary school guidance counselor, Zimmer has worked for years honing her craft and perfecting a series of children's books coined The Seasonal Stories for Life Series. Her first book, Accepting Apples, was released on March 17, 2010. "These books were originally written to help children through experiences that they are facing in their day-to-day life. Childhood can be really difficult and it's those years that shape the person they are going to become when they are adults. My stories allow children to learn a lesson and know they are not alone in the challenges they face when they wake up to go to school, when they interact with their friends and family, and when they plan for their future," stated Zimmer. Accepting Apples, the first in the series, encourages children to accept others for their differences and make their own choices without being influenced or intimidated by others. The story, which follows the interaction of four personified apples while they are swinging on their limb, is beautifully illustrated by Austin, Texas-based illustrator, Ryan Durney. Durney, who is an established children's book illustrator signed on to the project and is interested in being around for the long haul. "When Gretchen's editor and publicist, Amanda Clark, originally contacted me and told me the story, I was so excited and I wanted to be part of the project. Furthermore, I see the potential in all of Gretchen's work, and I am eager to get started on the next in the series," stated Durney. Amanda Clark, owner of Grammar Chic, Inc., a Lake Wylie, SC-based literary consultancy, who works as Zimmer's editor and publicist has arranged the work since the beginning stages and is pleased to see the results come to fruition. "Gretchen was my friend before she was my client. Being in this business, you hear a lot of 'I wrote a book.' However, when Gretchen showed me the manuscript and then when I read the rest of the series, I knew there was potential, especially when you consider Gretchen's background and the lesson that she is looking to teach," stated Clark. The project was started in late Summer of 2009 and was picked up by Manassas, Virginia-based publisher EDGE Publishing Company in late 2009. Phil Vera, President of EDGE Publishing Company was impressed with the high quality of both the manuscript and the illustrations and agreed to publish and market the book on the spot. "Gretchen is a talented writer and the illustrations that compliment the book are eye-popping. They jump off the pages at you, my kids personally loved it," stated Vera. "I anticipate Gretchen having a long career and a long-standing relationship with EDGE." Copies of Accepting Apples are now available online on the author's website at www.zimmerauthorworks.com and through EDGE Publishing Company at www.edgepublishingcompany.com. The author is available for personal appearances at schools, organizations and other family and children related activities to discuss her work and her books. Zimmer Author Works can be contacted at: www.zimmerauthorworks.com or (803)548-3133. Gretchen Zimmer can be contacted via email at: gretchen.zimmer@zimmerauthorworks.com EDGE Publishing Company is located at: 8939 Sweetbriar St., Manassas, VA 20110. You can reach the friendly staff at EDGE Publishing Company by calling: 703-724-9235 or faxing: 703-935-0428. President Phillip Vera can be reached by email at: pvera@edgepublishingcompany.com. EDGE Publishing Company is online at www.edgepublishingcompany.com. Amanda Clark, President of Grammar Chic, Inc., can be reached online at www.grammarchic.net or at 803-831-7444 or at info@grammarchic.net. ABOUT: Gretchen Zimmer is the author of a series of children's books. Her first book, Accepting Apples, was released on March 17, 2010 and is available through her company website at www.zimmerauthorworks.com. EDGE Publishing Company is Gretchen Zimmer's publisher. For additional information or a sample copy, Contact: Phil Vera, (703) 724-9235 or pvera@edgepublishingcompany.com. For media appearances or press inquiries, please call Amanda Clark, President of Grammar Chic, Inc, (803)831-7444 or info@grammarchic.net.
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