Stubby in the Paper!

Today, thanks to some well-read friends, I learned that my interview regarding Stubby, the Magic Pencil with Allie Hostler of the Two Rivers Tribune had been printed.  I am grateful for the chance to spread the word about my newest published book. Thank you, Allie.

This week the interview can read via the paper, which can be purchased in stores around Hoopa and Willow Creek.  Next week, you will be able to read it on-line at Two River's Tribune's website.

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.

Stubby, the Magic Pencil is almost done!

Life took over this summer, and I didn't get as much writing done as I had hoped, but my new book, Stubby, the Magic Pencil is almost available for purchase. The release date is looking like the first week of September.  I'm excited.

The cover artist that was chosen is new to the world of book covers.  Her name is Michelle Hays.  One of her art inspirations is Japanese animation. When you see the cover for Stubby, you will see this influence on her work.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Ah Summer! Writing time!

I am finally free to write full-time again. I love summer for that freedom.

Already my fingers are working away on a couple of projects. Before the end of this summer I shall have another book in print. This past week I connected with a young artist who has agreed to do the cover art for my manuscript Stubby, the Magic Pencil. The book is in the process of being polished and formatted for printing. This will be the release of my first children's chapter book.

In addition I am continuing to writer another mid grade chapter book about a dragon and edit one of the Conrad novels.

I have a busy summer planned.

Happy writing and playing everyone.

Successful Adoption: Meet Boomer

After much searching and streams of paperwork for rescues that got us no where, we finally found our new beloved family member.

Boomer-Jack Russell Mix Pup

Meet Boomer (named after Lt. Boomer, played by Herbert Jefferson Jr. in Battlestar Galactica-1978). He's a five month old Jack Russell mix that is growing by the day. He has gained 5 pounds in the two weeks he has lived with us.

We located our wonderful pup at Greater Rural Rescue (Grrs) in Hoopa. They were super easy to adopt from. I called them up, made an appointment, and brought Maggie down. While someone watched Maggie I went and checked out the kennels. I picked eight dogs for Maggie to meet.  One by one she met the dogs. Some really liked her and she shrugged them off. Others she liked, but they ignored her. Then she met Boomer and there was a click.

Boomer was found at about a month old with his mother and sisters wandering along the Highway in Hoopa.  Luckily the Greater Rural Rescue had space and took them.  His sisters have been successfully adopted. I heard his mother may have been adopted this past Wednesday.

Yet, if you are looking for a dog The Greater Rural Rescue has many. They also have a very reasonable adoption fee of $35 and minimal paperwork.  You can find their most of their dogs listed on Petfinder.

Boomer and Maggie with green alien eyes