Interviewed for Publication of Stubby, the Magic Pencil

I had the pleasure of being interviewed on Friday afternoon.  While sipping mint iced tea I discussed my writing and Stubby, the Magic Pencil with the editor of the Two Rivers Tribune. For all those interested, the interview will appear in this Tuesday's paper.

Happy writing all.

Stubby, the Magic Pencil as a Kindle Book!

Not only is Stubby, the Magic Pencil, now available as a trade paperback through lulu.com, the story is now also available as a Kindle Book on amazon.com.

I must say that formatting for a Kindle Book is a lot easier and quicker than formatting for a trade paperback.  Those headers and footers can be tricky since some pages don't get them.

I also hooked up with my cover illustrator, Michelle Hays, yesterday.  She was delighted to receive her copy of Stubby. 

Enjoy the weekend all.

Publication of my new book: Stubby, the Magic Pencil

I am delighted to announce the publication on my new book Stubby, the Magic Pencil.  This is my first middle reader book for children ages 8-11.  Currently the book is available through the publisher at Lulu.com.  Follow this link:  <a href="http://www.lulu.com/commerce/index.php?fBuyContent=14927619"><img src="http://static.lulu.com/images/services/buy_now_buttons/en/book.gif?20140805085029" border="0" alt="Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu."></a>

Soon it will be available for purchase through Amazon.com and by order through book stores.

I thank all of those who have supported my writing over all these years. 


Here is the official press release:

Release Date: September 2014

Title: Stubby, the Magic Pencil
Author: Heather Hobson
ISBN: 978-1-312-32837-2
Publisher: Lulu Enterprises, Inc.

Available in trade paper back or e-book at www.Lulu.com, Amazon.com, or order through your local bookstore.

Author’s Blog: HeatherHobsonwriter@blogspot.com
Author’s e-mail: HHWriter@gmail.com


Stubby, the Magic Pencil
by Heather Hobson


    Rachel breaks her pencil during a test. Her teacher hands her a short pencil with gnaw marks to use.  Disgusted, Rachel attempts to rid herself of the pencil, but it keeps returning.  She soon discovers it possesses a talent she does not have: the ability to tell stories. 

    As Rachel holds the pencil, and it writes, the pencil reveals a tale about a kidnapped unicorn.  The unicorn's friend, Prince Jacob, sets out to rescue the unicorn.  Jacob convinces the wizard-kidnapper to take him on as an apprentice.  While working for the wizard, Jacob discovers the horrible truth: his unicorn friend has been transformed and sent to another world.

     This delightful tale is written for children aged seven to eleven and deals with the themes of self-esteem and loyalty.



Heather Hobson has dedicated the past twenty-five years to developing her writing, especially The Conrad Chronicles.  She possess a BA in history from the University of San Francisco and a teaching credential through Mills College.  Her publishing credits include The Conrad Chronicles: Revolt, Callings: Tales of the Conrads of Karna and many short stories, as well as poetry. She is a member of the Siskiyou County Writer’s Club. Stubby, the Magic Pencil is her first children’s book.

Ms. Hobson currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two wonderful dogs,
Maggie and Boomer.

Michelle Hays of Willow Creek is the cover artist for this book. She is a graduate of Trinity High School in Weaverville and has taken art classes from  the Art Institute of Portland, Oregon.