Introducing...

When her mother retired and started a raspberry farm, Donna Thornton found her hundred-acre wood. Starting with a baby donkey named Druplet, Donna wrote a picture book as a gift for her mother. This led to a publishing contract, another picture book, and another. Now, Donna is retired and is setting the personal goal of a book a year.

On this month’s episode, learn about the art of doing local events. From how to setup your table, to helping out nonprofit organizations through your book events, Donna will teach you the power of pouring into your local community.

And if you want to check out other episodes, just click here. You’ll want to keep reading to find more resources below and how to enter the giveaway! You can listen to the whole conversation here, or on Spotify, Apple, or Amazon Music.

The Podcast

Anna Raats - The Write2Ignite Podcast

Since 2009, Anna Raats has worked for Ambassador International. From designing the interiors of books, to becoming the Chief Operating Officer of the publishing company, Anna knows a thing or two about publishing books. On this month’s episode, Brenda and I sit down and ask her the burning questions on every writer’s mind. From how many copies a first time author normally sells, to how many social media followers is enough. And in the meantime, you’ll meet one of the nicest people in the publishing world.Anna has been gracious enough to offer a $25 gift card to Ambassador International’s retail store as the giveaway. Here is how you enter: email us at info.write2ignite@gmail.com

1. Anna Raats 45:31
2. Cindy Lynn Sawyer 47:41
3. Jarm Del Boccio 50:49
4. Brenda B. Covert 40:52
5. Lori Z. Scott 45:48

Giveaway

Donna has been gracious enough to offer a copy of The Easter Donkey as a giveaway. Here is how you enter: email us at info.write2ignite@gmail.com

Or, you can comment on this blog post.

Resources

Donna’s local artist: Kay Rugh https://www.facebook.com/iHeartRughArt

The author that Donna is loving right now: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi https://www.allenlevi.com/the-book

The non profits and churches Donna does signings with are:

Brookgreen Gardens

Knights of Columbus

Friends of the Waccamaw Library

Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church

The Kiwanis Club of Pawleys Island, SC

Friends of the Waccamaw Library

Pawleys Island Christian Academy

First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach