Hey look! I wrote a book!
I am happy to announce that I just published a book I have been working on for three years and I am kicking off a blog tour for it right here!
The Adventures of Tomato and Pea Book 1: A Bad Idea is a 72 page chapter book meant for kids ages 5-10.
Here is what it is about –
“For years the evil villain Wintergreen had tried to destroy super crime-stopper, Tomato and his sidekick, Pea, and take over planet Oarg. In a plan gone wrong, Wintergreen traps himself along with his arch-nemesis in a runaway rocket ship that crashes on a strange planet called “EAR-TH”. Now these perennial enemies must learn to work together to survive the dangers on this strange world. Hungry birds, enormous snakes and the giant inhabitants of EAR-TH stand between this brawling bunch of aliens and finding a way home.”
The reviews have been pouring in:
“This is the best book I have ever read.” Erik’s dad.
“Erik is such a good writer and he’s so handsome too.” Erik’s grandmother.
“Erik, get out of my room. I am not writing a review.” Erik’s sister, Josie.
Please stop by these AWESOME blogs for reviews, interviews and give-aways as part of the tour.
September 9th Michelle Isenhoff’s blog – Book review
September 10 KidLit Reviews – Book review
September 11th Mother Daughter Book Reviews – Book review
The Story Readig Ape – Guest post by me (Erik)
September 12th Catherine Johnson’s Blog – Book review
September 13th Julie Grasso’s Blog – Book review
By Word of Beth– Book review and giveaway
September 14th Diane Tulloch’s blog – Book review
September 15th Vivian Kirkfield’s Picture Books Help Kids Soar– Book review
September 16th Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog – Interview and Q&A with commenters and giveaway
September 17th Reading with Rhythm – Book Review
September 18th Julie Rowan-Zoch’s blog – Interview
September 19th Dr. Nana Plum of On the Plum Tree blog (AKA Dr. Niamh Clune) – Book review in rhyme!
September 20th S.W. Lothian’s blog – Book review
My book is available at:
CreateSpace
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon Canada
If you read my book, just remember, if it seems like it was written by an eleven-year-old… it was!
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Congratulations, Erik!
Thank you Ms. Newman!
I just ordered a copy of your book. Looking forward to reading it to my son. (I think he’ll think it’s super cool that an 11 year old wrote it.)
Thank you Ms. Newman! I hope your son likes it. 🙂
Congratulations, Erik! I LOVE all of your reviews. They are very inspired and hilarious. And of course – honest.
Thanks Cupcake! 😀
Congrats! Sounds like a cool book…
Thank you Ms. Bradley – that means a lot!
YAY! And HERE is the blog tour. 🙂 Best of luck with the tour. It is fun book and a great read. Nice work.
~Cool Mom/Christine M.
Thanks Cool Mom! 😀
It is *a* fun book. 😉
Thanks for saying that again – I’m honored! 😉
Congratulations! I’ll be reading the reviews with baited breath — and probably order one for my nephews.Tony Russo [aka — ZAK CORBIN]
Thanks Mr. Russo! 😀
HIP HIP HOORAY! Congratulations, Erik! I’m excited to be part of your blog book tour so I can tell people how much I love THE ADVENTURES OF TOMATO AND PEA: A BAD IDEA!
TH TH THANKS! 😀 I can’t wait to read your post! 😀
Wow! This is awesome! Can’t wait to read it!
Thank you Ms. Pickett!
That is so wonderful! Great job Erik, I’m so proud of you. I can’t wait to read it. You’ve been so helpful to me and so many other authors that I will certainly follow the tour and purchase your book. Best of luck!
Paul R. Hewlett
Thank you Mr. Hewlett! You’re a great author – and pen-pal. 🙂
I think I remember this as a pitch at Susanna Hill’s blog. I remember thinking it the most wonderful sounding alien adventure. I’m so glad to see you’ve turned your hard work into a dream come true.
Congratulations!!
Thanks Ms. Brown! I did submit it to WWYRI, and got a lot of feedback – in fact, I used that feedback to win the Pitch Pick, and then I updated it and that is now my summary that you see at the top of the post! 😀
Congratulations on your book release, Erik! You are so funny – I love your reviews 🙂 Looking forward to following your tour and hopefully having stop #10 organized and ready on time 🙂
Thank You Ms. Hill! I accidentally made the mistake of putting my toe on Josie’s bedroom floor… I got the reply… Well, she didn’t even read the book… 😉
Congratulations, Erik! I’m so proud of you! I know you’ve been working on Tomato & Pea for a long time now and I can’t wait to read it myself and recommend it to all of my friends who have kids 5-10!
Thanks a lot Milady Cookie! 😉
Congratulations!!
Thanks! 😀 Please come again!
Congratulations! That is awesome.
Thank you Miss Darshana! 😀
Hooray for Erik! Congratulations, what a fun post.
Thank you Ms. Johnson! 😀
I am so excited about this! Congratulations, Author Erik!
Thank you, Writer Marple! 😀
Congratulations Erik, looks great!
Thank you Ms. Strykowski! Please come again!
Congratulations, Erik! Loved the reviews. It got me laughing! Love your humor. Looking forward to reading your book and the blog hop book tour.
What? Humor? Those reviews are true (at least, I hope they are)! 😉
Congratulations, Erik, much success! I’ll be sure to read, review and promote your new book. Good on You! :0)
Thank you Ms. Sadd!
I’ve waited a long time to say this, Erik…
WOOO-HOOOO!
(Love the reviews, lol!)
THANK YOU Mrs. Isenhoff!!! 😀
You’re certainly an inspiration to all of us. I love the cover and the title and am looking forward to reading the book. I’m lucky to work with kids newly adopted out of the foster system, so showing them your site and what you’ve done will be inspiring to them, too!
Thank you Ms. Corcoran!
I’ll happily join the huge chorus of Congratulations, Erik! I’m delighted to be a part of your blog tour, and I’m looking forward to reading all the other posts. Woohoo for YOU!
Thank you Ms. Stilborn! 😀 Thank you for helping out!
This is so cool, Erik! Many many congratulations!
Thank you Ms. Jha!
Way to go, Erik! I hope you sell loads and loads of books! 🙂
Thank you Ms. Haberman!
What a great line up you have for your blog hop. I will be checking them out. I love your reviews so far especially the one from your grandmother! Good luck with this book.
😀 Thank you Ms. Foster!
ERIK! Congratulations! This looks awesome! Have a great blog tour, and I already know you’ll have a successful book launch. ~Miranda
Thank you Ms. Paul! 🙂
Your first book!!! Congratulations Erik!!!! You’re amazing and I can’t wait to read it. I’m buying a copy for my 9 year old. Jennifer
I hope your child likes it (and you too 😉 )! 🙂 Thank you Ms. Alvarez!
Oh, Erik. I have someone in your target market. If I have the technology to buy your book, I will. I’m skipping over to Amazon to see if there’s a version I can buy.
I hope your Curious Kids like it! 😉 😀
I just ordered it from Amazon yesterday and am waiting patiently (ok, not so patiently) for it to arrive!
Yay! 🙂
Wow Erik you are an amazing kid ! Way to go. I can’t wait to read it : )
Thanks Aunt India! 🙂
I am looking forward to the reviews and reading your book! Loved your family’s comments — especially Josie’s comments. I thought she’d look up to you with awe — she just burst your bubble and keeps you humble. 🙂 I wish you much success and will follow your blog tour. Glad Michelle is first.
🙂 Josie is a good critic! 😀
YAY, ERIK! Congrats!
Thank you Ms. Fritz!
Congratulations Erik! I love your reviews from your family – especially your sisters! 🙂 Good luck with the tour. I’ll be reading along .
Thank you Ms. Jensen!
Congrats Erik! My kids and I loved it! 🙂
Thanks! I’m glad they like it! 🙂
Weird. I left you a comment earlier but it is no longer here. Well, once more let me say CONGRATULATIONS ERIK!!!
Weird. We checked Spam, but it wasn’t there. Did you not hit “Comment” or something like that and then close the post? Hmm…
Holy cow! Congratulations Erik! You must be excited. Can’t believe the blog tour you have set up. Awesome! Best of luck!
Thanks Ms. Peterson! I am so excited! 😆
You are so cool, Erik! And I love your reviews up there and am glad your dad and your granny think it’s the best book ever written!
I think Josie liked it too, she just wouldn’t say. 😉
That’s sisters for you! I bet she is bursting with pride.
If by “bursting with pride” you mean rolling her eyes and ignoring me when I talk about my book, then yes, she is bursting with pride! 😉
LOL! Erik’s Grandmother! I hope she was pinching your cheeks when she said that.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! 😀
hee hee – How did you know she was pinching my cheeks?!? 🙂
We have got to do the interview soon. Hopefully, I can send you my questions by this weekend. 🙂
YAY! I can’t wait! 🙂