Hayley has been entertaining and educating children across the country since 2002.
Her range of educational, interactive concept books have earned over 50 national and international book awards and cover subjects ranging from manners and kindness, to math and geography, to music and emotions. School presentations include curriculum for teachers grades K-4th. Over the years Hayley has been invited to speak at book stores including Barnes and Noble, Borders and Bookmans, and for the last few years Hayley has been a featured author at the Children’s Learning and Play Festival which garners crowds of 10,000 and up.
Hayley was recently interviewed on the Author Learning Center alongside authors Stan Lee and R.L. Stine, and she had the honor of presenting keynote presentations for the Readers Favorite International Book Awards and the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Conference among others.
Hayley is an active member The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers and the Florida Authors and Publishers Association.
WEBSITE & SOCIAL LINKS:
Website: www.HayleyRose.com or www.TheThankfulSeries.com
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fifothebear
Facebook: https://facebook.com/booksbyhayleyrose
As a book bloggin’ and book luvin’ Princess, I’m always curious to find out how authors got the ideas for their books. Can you tell us how you got the idea to write your book?
The Thankful Series came about after the loss of my parents. I not only had to cope with the grave loss, but I also had to deal with the anxiety and depression. Not one for self-medicating, I turned to a more effective measure to deal with my sadness – gratitude.
What I learned about gratitude, gratitude
journaling and coloring was remarkable.
I came to understand that being grateful was victimless because it isn’t
self serving. Scientifically proven to rewire the brain to make you happier, I
wanted young children to feel the same positive emotions I was feeling by just
expressing gratitude.
The Thankful Unicorn: Dream is an award-winning, groundbreaking coloring journal designed to promote positivity, improve self-esteem, calm anxiety and inspire creativity.
Can you give us an excerpt?
The Thankful Unicorn: Dream is a coloring gratitude journal. What you’ll find inside is:
Daily Gratitude Prompts: Giving thanks is scientifically proven to reduce stress, improving physical and mental health. Gratitude also promotes positive self-esteem and opens up conversations between peers and adults.
My Dreams and Goals: Charting out your dreams and goals keeps you focused and motivated.
What I Love About Myself: Writing down what you love about yourself leads to better self-esteem and builds confidence.
Daily Affirmations: Stating a daily affirmation can reduce stress and helps to keep you motivated while staying positive.
Coloring: Whimsical unicorn and pegacorn scenes to color. Coloring is proven to reduce stress, promote creativity, and helps with decision making.
If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would that be?
Read as much as you can in the genre you write in. Have a great support team of other writers to bounce ideas off of. Take classes on everything from writing to marketing.
What would you say is one of your interesting writing quirks?
Unfortunately, I’m not aware of any writing quirks.
Do you hear from your readers? What do they say?
I get a lot mail after a school visit. Most of the letters are kids wanting to be authors or illustrators when they grow up, and thanking you for the visit. The pictures they draw are the best though. Really warms the heart.
What is the toughest criticism given to you as an author?
I haven’t really had any, but it’s all in the eye of the beholder. Unless it’s constructive and makes the book better than I pay no mind to it.
What has been your best accomplishment?
Every book seems to be my best accomplishment. It’s like a new birth.
I was invited to present at the International Readers Favorite Book Awards and The Rising Stars Conference at ASU. Those were two pretty big events and I was honored to be invited.
Do you Google yourself?
Nope
How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?
Maybe two or three. I don’t really count.
Fun question – if you were princess or prince, what’s one thing you would do to make your kingdom a better place?
Actually, I would require everyone journal and practice gratitude. Gratitude is scientifically proven to rewire the brain to make you happier. Can you imagine what a wonderful kingdom that would be…if everyone was happy all the time…
Do you have anything specific that you would like to say to your readers?
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this interview. I would love to connect on social media and all my books are available on Amazon.
www.facebook.com/booksbyhayleyrose
The Thankful Unicorn is a groundbreaking and uplifting coloring journal designed to build confidence, improve self-esteem, calm anxiety and inspire creativity!
You and your kids will love this 132 page, glittered, hard-bound book filled with whimsical unicorn scenes, positive actions and motivational quotes that will be sure to delight even the young at heart, leading to a more confident, kind and creative human.
A great activity to unwind before bed and awake refreshed with a positive attitude. Perfect for ages 5 to adult.
The Thankful Unicorn is a Moms Choice Awards® Gold Recipient and has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services by the Moms Choice Awards® –Moms Choice Awards®
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