On publishing Edmus and Ferdmus Leave Home this Spring

In the Spring of 2019, there was a flood that affected a little town on the island where we live. This flood was really tough on the community, but it was really something to see people show up to help their neighbours clean up and get on their feet again. I mean real people on the ground.

The Story

It stayed with me. My little girl is always asking me to tell her stories. Sometimes she develops the characters first and asks me to tell a story about them. Sometimes I just pull something from within — something I wouldn't have known was in there if she hadn't asked.

This one, “Edmus and Ferdmus Leave Home Mindfulness for Children”, I pulled from the within.

I'm not putting my little girl in the public eye. When she's older, she can decide what's public and what's private, but until then, it's all private. That means I can't co-author with her or share her awesome characters, but I hope to write some of her ideas, so that she can publish them when she's ready.

Illustrations

I don't know why reindeer came up, but I really love these characters. I hope you do, too. And this is where I sat with this story for the past four (4) years. Yes, for sure, parenting as I do means I didn't have the time, energy or attention to get it out to you. Still, when I did sit down to being them to life with illustrations, they neevr turned out quite right. Finally, literally two (2) weeks before publishing, as I sat beside my little one who was colouring, there they were.

It's important to me that I do my own illustrations. I loved drawing, colouring and painting as a child, and I'm not sure where that went, but these stories have truly begun to awaken my own inner child in ways I couldn't have imagined.

A little Extra

I try to include facts and where to find them in my books, as well as a few reflection questions at the end. This time, I've included a little extra. I hope you and your little ones enjoy!

Why Children's Books?

It's what I'm living right now. I do have more adult inspiration books at hand, sitting in my mind and database for well over eight (8) years, some of them.

I think as i’m in the moment with homeschooling, connecting with other homeschooling families, engaging in what interests my daughter, my children's stories are showing up like hares in Spring, and I'm happy to run with that. I will likely not publish them all, but I'll try to write them down so they don't disappear.

You're not promoting?

I do in small ways when I can, but as a single parent, I don't get time to promote as I would have in my previous life. I've also genuinely simplified my life after a few health scares, so nothing that makes my plate even a little heavy, stays. If the time isn't there, in the flow of things, it's not there. It comes in its time. That I know to be true.

I do believe that when something is truly loved, it is shared. And as with so many things in life, until I can better promote, those who need thos book will find it. ✨

A million thanks to those who already have found Edmus and Ferdmus loveable and begun to share them with others. 💖💝

On Children

Children really are magic, each of the ones I've met. Plus, biased or not, I truly believe my little one to be a gift among gifts, to this world. And that is all her. Her heart remains huge no matter what. I can only hope to help her develop the resilience needed to allow her to keep that heart throughout life.

With everything happening out there to force children into adult situations, adult decisions and adult lifestyles well before any aspect of their being has even begun to properly recognize themselvest—he Self—I ask that if you're in a position to, please protect our children. Allow them to be children.

As always

In love, light and shadow (not toxicity), embracing all aspects of ourselves 🌺 Embrace what resonates and release what doesn't, always the inherent invitation here.

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About Crystal-Marie

Crystal-Marie Sealy, MBA, is a dedicated mom, first, a two-time best-selling author and keynote speaker. She occasionally offers paid virtual keynotes for women and author readings for children. Crystal-Marie's focus is "Authenticity for Gentle Resilience" through self-acceptance, intuition and the feminine, honouring individual sovereignty. Her first children's book, "The Brave Little Puffer Fish Authenticity for Children", has rave reviews and a five-star rating on Amazon, and she has recently published her second children's book, “Edmus and Ferdmus Leave Home Mindfulness for Children”. Previously, as strategy consultant, president and founder of Crystal-Marie Sealy—previously Successiory (2011-2019)—Crystal-Marie's signature "Mindful Entrepreneurship for Mindful Affluence™" empowered service and intuition-based professionals, but this service is currently on hold. Connect with Crystal-Marie, if this resonates with you and your audience, at www.CrystalMarieSealy.com