It’s that time of year again where bloggers all over push themselves to write as they work through the alphabet. This will be my second year participating in the April A to Z Blog Challenge! The theme of this challenge for 2023 is Resilience. What a perfect word when I think of what being anContinue reading “A to Z Blog Challenge 2023”
Category Archives: Writing Journey
The Kindness Machine Turns One!
The Kindness Machine officially turns one today! It is wild to think that it has been out into the world for an entire year and I am so grateful to each and every reader and supporter. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. My favorite moments over the past year: 1. ReadingContinue reading “The Kindness Machine Turns One!”
Book Birthday Giveaway
On March 22, 2023, The Kindness Machine will officially turn one! Help me celebrate with this Instagram Giveaway, filled with kindness goodies. Check out all the amazing items included below. Giveaway Includes:A signed copy of The Kindness Machine by author and illustrator Kindness card by PadgettcovidartBe Kind bracelet set by happy.by.usKindness colored pencils CrayolaKind Lips Kind LipsKindness is aContinue reading “Book Birthday Giveaway”
Random Acts of Kindness Day 2023
When I first began this writing journey with The Kindness Machine, I envisioned a kindness ripple. That sounds nice, right? One kind action triggers another kind action like the ripple of a stone tossed in a pond. However, almost a year later since the book has been released, one of the reoccurring comments from readersContinue reading “Random Acts of Kindness Day 2023”
50 State Challenge…COMPLETE!
In March of this year, The Kindness Machine officially launched on March 22nd. I set a goal to see if, with the help of my readers, we could get a copy of the book into a Little Free Library in all 50 states. I believe that LFL’s are a perfect way to promote literacy inContinue reading “50 State Challenge…COMPLETE!”
12 months. 12 authors.
For the past 12 months, I have written a monthly newsletter that goes out to my subscribers. Each month, I featured an author to showcase their amazing work. Please support these wonderful women by clicking on the links below to explore their websites and purchase their books. You can always request books from your localContinue reading “12 months. 12 authors.”
First Author Visit!
As a teacher, I spend a lot of time in a school building. However, last week I spent time as not only a teacher, but as an author as well. To say that last week filled my cup is an understatement. I had the opportunity to read The Kindness Machine to each grade level, kindergartenContinue reading “First Author Visit!”
Thank you!
It has been a very exciting week post book launch! First and foremost, thank you to everyone who purchased a copy of The Kindness Machine, who shared with friends/family and all who sent kind messages. This book launch has been something I have dreamed about for years and it did not disappoint. I am veryContinue reading “Thank you!”
Book Launch Day!
Cue the music! Cue the happy dance! Today I celebrate the launch of The Kindness Machine! March 22, 2022 will forever be the book birthday for my first book. Today I celebrate this book with my husband, the illustrator who helped bring this book to life! We celebrate with our kids, who the book isContinue reading “Book Launch Day!”
Tomorrow is launch day!
March 22, 2022 has been on my calendar for months. Tomorrow, The Kindness Machine officially releases into the world! Thank you to everyone who has already preordered. I hope you enjoy your copy and read it often. Please share pictures on social media and use #thekindnessmachine. I would love to read your review on AmazonContinue reading “Tomorrow is launch day!”
Christina Dankert 