The “Story Behind the Story” of Lou’s Zoo

Who’s New At Lou’s Zoo My original story idea was going to be about opposites, and zoo animals, but the story changed after a few names that came to mind like Mickey the Meek Monkey, Peter the Chatty Parrot, Kimo the shy Koala or Gina the gentle Giraffe were a few of the first names and then the animals […]

Enjoy all my books available for purchase right here!

I am so excited to introduce you to all my books launched this year 2022. It has been a busy year for sure, but I couldn’t wait to share these stories with you. In March we launched Rylee The Young Rocketeer and shortly after that was John’s Camping Adventures. Following in August Who’s New In […]

Kickstarter Survey

Happy Tuesday to my wonderful backers! I wanted to reach out to you regarding the surveys I sent to you on July 5, 2022.   The backer surveys have been sent out and Great Job Backers! we have already received 25 out of 80 surveys back.  If you haven’t completed the survey, please do so […]

Who’s New At Lou’s Zoo is Now Funded!

What a wonderful experience this has been! After 28 days, $5339 in pledges, 80 wonderful, supporting backers, and 106% funded, I earned a Project We Love badge within a day after launching my very first KS campaign and I can’t wait to launch another. I want to thank all of my backers for helping me […]

Kickstarter Specials ~ Five Days to Go

  Exciting News! We made it to 80% funded this evening, and just over $4000. Our Goal is $5000. We are soooo close! Not much time left to preorder, so I included my 3 simple steps to placing your order. DM me if you have any questions. Thank you for your support and looking forward […]

It begins with an idea…..

As an indie author, my favorite part of the process is after the story is written, the illustrator begins sketching and transforming the manuscript into a colorful and magical story more beautiful than I ever imagined. An illustrator is one of the most important expenses of your project. Never cut corners by hiring based on […]

We are 38% funded on my Kickstarter for Who’s New At Lou’s Zoo

Happy Monday Morning! Thanks again to everyone who has supported my Kickstarter campaign. We are 6 days in, 38% funded with 34 backers and looking to make my next goal to 50% funded by the end of this week. Have a great week and be sure to share my Kickstarter posts whenever possible. I hope […]

Who’s New At Lou’s Zoo Kickstarter Campaign

A new guest is coming to Lou’s Neighborhood Zoo, and the animals are excited to meet their new guest. They’re wondering if the mysterious, new guest will look like them. Will they be colorful or have beautiful strips, tall or short, or maybe thin or stout, fearless or shy like them? Mickey, the meek monkey […]

Who’s New At Lou’s Zoo Kickstarter Campaign is 26% FUNDED!

Happy Friday everyone it’s time to celebrate! We are 26% FUNDED by 29 Backers at the beginning of day 4 of my Kickstarter Campaign. Thank you so much for supporting me and my campaign. Please share this post with your friends and family to help us get to 40% through the weekend! https://www.kickstarter.com/…/joan…/whos-new-at-lous-zoo  

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