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My First Book: Zōsan
My first book, Zōsan, which successfully raised funds to self-publish on Kickstarter back in 2015.
It started out as just a few illustrations tied to a Japanese folk song, but ended up being a full narrative of over 8000 words.
Like Tamaishi, there was an audiobook. You can listen to a sample as well!
Storytime
First classroom reading. Contemplating more. I can fold origami with older kids, talk about the process of artwork, and play portions of the audiobook.
It was a little scary at first but the kids listen more intently than I first thought they would. And they loved to talk about what they like to draw or what they like to write.
My last job — 12 years ago almost — was one that I cherished. I saw the lives of kids transformed by writing and art. It was very fulfilling. This small 20 minutes tapped back into that.
I have always been pretty clear about my vision for doing this: it’s legacy, lessons for my boys encoded in an artifact for them to keep. It’s messages of hope and inspiration for them and anyone who reads them. Stories of curiosity and wonder, and a reminder that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. I saw that light in these kids’ eyes as they listened and laughed.
Show and Tell
I recently found out that a young reader of Tamaishi took the book to school for show and tell.
To me, there is no greater thrill: that someone loved my book so that she would bring it to school to show it to everyone, to proclaim she knows the author, is an honor beyond any other prize I could receive.
I know that I do not write to everyone; but I also know that who I am writing for is out there and perhaps unbeknownst to me. They are out there and I hope to find them: the imaginative, playful kid; the inner child of an adult who never really grew up. I’m so very happy to have found one.
I don’t receive a lot feedback about my books. I do so appreciate every bit that finds its way to me. The fact that many came back to support my sophomore effort is not lost on me. But I can’t outdo this anecdote. I wouldn’t assume this has happened often. But what a special thing it is.
Upcoming Events
Indie Reads TV: Episode 20!
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
I’ll be taping an interview with Diana Kathryn Plopa, talking about Tamaishi, and the follow up book, Where All the Little Things Live.
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Buy Michigan Now Festival
Sunday, August 4, 2019
10a – 1:30p
I’ll be part of the Michigan Author tent sponsored by LivnFresh.
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Christmas in Clawson
Saturday, November 9, 2019
All Day
Clawson High School
For the third year running, I’ll be participating in the Christmas in Clawson craft show. This is an awesome event. Kid friendly, tons of crafts and things for the holidays!
Books & Authors @ Leon & Lulu
Sunday, March 24, 2019
10a – 5p
Leon & Lulu
96 W. 14 Mile, Clawson, MI 48017
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Brighton District Library Local Author Fair
Sunday April 14, 2019
2p – 4p
Brighton District Library
100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116
On Vanity Publishing…
Before Tamaishi, I knew virtually nothing about the world of traditional publishing. In the span of several months I spoke with other authors, and even went far down the path with what the industry calls a “vanity” publisher.
Audiobook version 2.1052019
I’ve made a new burn of the audiobook. Listening to it in the car, the audio was too low on Lost. The impact of the music was … well, lost… so I raised the levels and it still doesn’t overpower the narrator. I did a similar thing with Perfect is Not back in December.
If you are interested in this new version, contact me (me at iantm dot com) and I can setup a download for you.
Listen
Listen to this sampler of the Tamaishi audiobook, then head over to my book site to purchase: Select “Tamaishi Audiobook CD” if you want the MP3 CD, or just use the “Tamaishi (Download only) to grab the whole thing in a .zip file).
All files are ©2018 Ian Tadashi Moore, all DRM Free. Please support independent artists like myself; don’t share the files!
Save the Date: October 28 and November 10, 2018
Come out to two upcoming events for the official launch of my new book, Tamaishi!
Sunday, October 28
Leon and Lulu Books and Author Fair,
96 w. 14 Mile Clawson, MI 48017
Leon and Lulu is Metro Detroit’s Award winning lifestyle retail store. Come check out Tamaishi and other in this wonderful former skating rink!
Saturday, November 10
Christmas in Clawson
Clawson High School
101 John M Ave, Clawson, MI 48017
Christmas in Clawson is a huge crafters fair in the high school. With over 160 artists, food, raffles and baked goods! I’ll have books, prints and more!
Book fairs Fall 2018!
I am pleased to announce that I am a part of at least two fairs this fall:
Sunday, October 28, 2018
10a-5p
León & Lulu books & Authors event
Saturday, November 10, 2018
9a-5p
Still waiting to hear if I can be a part of the Brighton public library a local author fair, and I will be submitting to the Plymouth author fair next year. Hopefully more opportunities to come!
Tamaishi Sampler!
At long last, all eleven chapters are laid out, which means I can put forth a sampler of the audiobook. It’s not done yet, but at this point I am tweaking levels and panning and timing over the rest of September.