June 13, 2017 10:23 am
Hey, Tara! Thanks for letting me share about my Stinky Stench!
(Umm, P.U., but OK…?)
Over the last year and a half—ever since first book LADY PANCAKE AND SIR FRENCH TOAST was released—a small handful of bookstores around the country reached out to me asking if I’d be interested in visiting to do readings and signings.
For those in and around New England (my home), I tried to make it happen. But occasionally, a store far out of driving distance asked. And while I was honored, I didn’t have any imminent plans to travel to New Orleans or St. Louis or Los Angeles*.
Well, word got back to my amazing publicity and marketing team at Sterling Publishing. In preparation for the release of the sequel, they offered to send me on a short tour to celebrate THE CASE OF THE STINKY STENCH and they even worked it out that I could visit a bunch of those stores that had contacted me!
So for the first two weeks of May I traveled from Boston to Allentown, PA to Asheville, NC to New Orleans to Kalamazoo, MI taking a detoured route through Indiana and Illinois to St. Louis, then finishing up in Baltimore.
I had seven bookstore events: The Novel Neighbor, Octavia Books, Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, Bookbug, The Ivy Bookshop, and two Barnes & Nobles (Allentown, PA and Portage, MI).
At Bookbug they made these cupcakes:
And I got to hang out with a bunch of nErDcampMI friends.
At the Novel Neighbor, they ordered special Flapjacks Lip Gloss:
At The Ivy Bookshop, it was standing room only!
But the best part was that I got to visit 19 schools in those ten school days.
Some days I visited three different schools. Other days I’d stay at a single school all day and do multiple presentations.
Sometimes I’d be reading to a single class or grade at a time. Other times I presented to entire elementary schools—from 600 students in the gym to 200 students in the auditorium to 150 students in the library to 20 preschoolers in the art room—I tried it all.
One school got creative with life-size minecraft and Pirasaurs!
Sometimes I had slides and a microphone.
Other times I had neither. Luckily I’m not a diva …yet (traveling with a personal masseuse is totally acceptable, right?).
One school that I had Skyped with previously got me to read my poem about my cat that poops all over the house.
So I’d like to thank Sterling for everything! From the tour all the way back to taking a risk on the slush pile submission in 2013 that was Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast (yes, it was a slush pile submission – Sterling accepts unsolicited submissions via snail mail – see guidelines here).
*Don’t worry, Los Angeles. I promise I’ll get out to you eventually!
Josh is giving away YOUR CHOICE:
Leave one comment below to enter. A winner will be randomly selected soon!
Josh Funk writes silly stories and somehow tricks people into publishing them as picture books – such as Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast and its sequel The Case of the Stinky Stench along with Pirasaurs!, Dear Dragon, It’s Not Jack and the Beanstalk (9.19.17), Albie Newton (Spring 2018), Lost in the Library: A Story of Patience and Fortitude (2018), and more coming soon!
Josh is a board member of The Writers’ Loft in Sherborn, MA and was the co-coordinator of the 2016 and 2017 New England Regional SCBWI Conferences. He’s written a free 12-Step Guide to Writing Picture Books available on his website here.
Josh grew up in New England and studied Computer Science in school. Today, he still lives in New England and when not writing Java code or Python scripts, he drinks Java coffee and writes picture book manuscripts.
Josh is terrible at writing bios, so please help fill in the blanks. Josh enjoys _______ during ________ and has always loved __________. He has played ____________ since age __ and his biggest fear in life is being eaten by a __________.
Find out more about Josh at his website joshfunkbooks.com and on Twitter at @joshfunkbooks.
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So nice to see a picture book author asked to tour! I love how flexible you were to make this happen for all of the kids.
By Brenda Maier on June 13, 2017 at 10:32 am
Wow! Good for you! It sounds like a very rewarding book tour. I am very happy for your success -so well deserved! I especially love your bio. 🙂
By danielledufayet on June 13, 2017 at 10:32 am
Oooooh! As Best Smelling Author, how would I ever choose between your stinky stench and a billion dollar manuscript critique? Seriously, Awesome tour – thanks for sharing!
By Donna Boock on June 13, 2017 at 10:33 am
Always a fan. So glad to watch your continued success and can’t wait to get a whiff of the stinky stench! XO
By Lynne Marie on June 13, 2017 at 10:36 am
Josh, thank you for sharing the details of your book tour! What a thrill to see so many kids (and adults) excited about your work. Thank you again!
By megcason1 on June 13, 2017 at 10:38 am
Love hearing about your story Josh! And it was great meeting you in NJ earlier this month at the SCBWI conference. Can’t wait to see how you stink it up in the new book.
Cindy
By CindyC on June 13, 2017 at 10:41 am
Loved hearing about the tour, Josh! Thanks for continuing to inspire kids and writers 🙂
By katrinamoorebooks on June 13, 2017 at 10:41 am
Oh, wow! “The Case of the Stinky Stench” sounds like a great book! 😛
By storyfairy on June 13, 2017 at 10:41 am
What a fun and exciting book tour! Thanks, Josh, for sharing.
By authordebradaugherty on June 13, 2017 at 10:42 am
I just bought my copy last week. Loved the story and the rhyme, and the great illustrations. I especially loved the fold out bit at the end with the map of the frig.
By Michele Blood on June 13, 2017 at 10:44 am
That kind of trip must have been exciting AND exhausting. Grand of you and Sterling to do it. Wishing you much success with STINKY STENCH!
By Pat Miller on June 13, 2017 at 10:46 am
What a fun book tour! Love it! I know those in the audiences (and even behind the scenes) will remember being inspired by your visit. Just think, how many will allow that excitement to get them to write their own stories? And read more books? Whoo-hoo! Congratulations!
By Angie on June 13, 2017 at 10:48 am
Congrats Josh! What a fun tour. Thanks for sharing your success!
By Mary Warth on June 13, 2017 at 10:50 am
Congrats on your travels…next, the world!
By Mike Karg on June 13, 2017 at 10:50 am
Love Josh’s humor and picture books. Would love to win one of his billion dollar critiques:> That’s a steal!!
By polly renner on June 13, 2017 at 10:52 am
Love books with silly humor. Great post!
By Dawn Malone on June 13, 2017 at 10:53 am
Sounds like an amazing journey!
By Lisa Katzenberger (@FictionCity) on June 13, 2017 at 10:55 am
Well done Josh! Pls pick me for a critique. I know you can / will tell me if my story stinks,
By Tammi Truax on June 13, 2017 at 10:57 am
Thanks for a great summary of what must have been an amazing tour! Also thanks for the great prizes. I’ve got my fingers crossed.
By fspoesy on June 13, 2017 at 10:58 am
Wow, what a tour! I would LOVE to win the $1 billion critique! 😉
By dbyatt on June 13, 2017 at 10:59 am
Pick me, pick me! *waves hand* I feel like a $1 billion critique would be a good thing to put in a query letter. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your journey – sounds amazing!
By Lindsay Hanson Metcalf on June 13, 2017 at 11:05 am
A billion dollar critique for me! Let’s race for it!
By Flower Trellis on June 13, 2017 at 11:06 am
Wow, Josh, you are on fire! It’s no surprise that kids and their keepers find you irresistible! Congrats!
By C.L. Murphy on June 13, 2017 at 11:07 am
Only a $billion? You’re underestimating yourself, Funk! I love getting a peek at school visits, because they’re something I hope to do some day. Thanks for sharing!
By shaunalavoyreynolds on June 13, 2017 at 11:07 am
So encouraging to hear the success stories and how they came about with travel and independent book stores and schools that benefitted from your tour. Can’t wait to see who wins a book or a critique. Thanks for sharing.
By Sheri Radovich on June 13, 2017 at 11:12 am
It was great to meet you at Novel Neighbor and chat a little about writing books!
By Lynn Alpert on June 13, 2017 at 11:13 am
How nice that they made the tour possible. I bet those out-of-the-way locations were thrilled to have you. It stinks that my town wasn’t one of the tour stops but…
yay! I now have a chance to win a signed book. Or a $1 billion critique!!! That doesn’t stink.
By Linda Hofke on June 13, 2017 at 11:14 am
Thanks for sharing the details of your inspiring book tour. Amazing creativity and variety.
By Erin Pearson on June 13, 2017 at 11:17 am
What great pancake products! Thanks for sharing!
By Katie Giorgio on June 13, 2017 at 11:17 am
What an awesome tour! And thank you for a generous offer.
By Carleen M. Tjader on June 13, 2017 at 11:30 am
thank you for sharing
By kassy Keppol on June 13, 2017 at 11:31 am
Wow, so cool. What an awesome experience! Thanks for sharing that!
By pacomontoya on June 13, 2017 at 11:37 am
Wonderful post and great books!
By Mary Wagley Copp on June 13, 2017 at 11:43 am
The tour sounds like a total blast! I can’t wait to read the new book!
By Wendi Silvano on June 13, 2017 at 11:44 am
My granddaughter loved your refrigerator humor in Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast. Looking forward to reading the sequel with her. Blessings!
By Kathleen Wilcox on June 13, 2017 at 11:52 am
Congratulations to you! And thank you for your generous offer and the 12 Step Guide to Writing Picture Books!
By Sylvia Mary Grech on June 13, 2017 at 11:58 am
I’m a big fan of Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast and I was thrilled to get a copy of The Case of the Stinky Stench before its release date at the new B&N in Edina. Keep up the good work. (I’m sure Mpls St Paul would love to see you too. They have two great independent children’s bookstores-The Wild Rumpus and The Red Balloon.
By Penny on June 13, 2017 at 12:04 pm
I could see on Facebook that you were busy Josh, but that is amazing to hear about. Thinking of all those little children getting to meet a real author and getting to enjoy your books is a goal I think all of us writers are shooting for. Thank you for sharing it gets us all excited about working harder on our manuscripts. Congratulations!
By Cathy Stenquist on June 13, 2017 at 12:05 pm
What a great book tour — sounds fun (and exhausting). Can’t wait to read THE CASE OF THE STINKY STENCH!
By Gabi Snyder on June 13, 2017 at 12:08 pm
Great book tour, so excited for you. Thanks for sharing.
By Denita Johnson on June 13, 2017 at 12:09 pm
So fun to read about your book tour and see all the photos! Congratulations on your continued success!
By Becky Scharnhorst on June 13, 2017 at 12:12 pm
What a terrific tour and experience! Congratulations and best of luck to you.
By Karin Larson on June 13, 2017 at 12:18 pm
Thanks for sharing your story, and congrats on the new book!
By Jenna Woloshyn on June 13, 2017 at 12:23 pm
Love that you got to inspire kids, Josh! For sure, you inspire all of us! Congrats on a super book tour.
BTW, it was awesome finally getting to meet you at NESCBWI – it was a fabulous conference and I’m so glad I went. 😉
By viviankirkfield on June 13, 2017 at 12:23 pm
Sounds like a fun tour. I’m looking forward to your Stinky Stench, book that is.
By Gregory E Bray on June 13, 2017 at 12:26 pm
I have enjoyed watching your journey! Sure wish you could make it closer.
By Carolyn Davis on June 13, 2017 at 12:29 pm
Wow!! What an awesome tour! And yes, Los Angeles is waiting for you! My girls love your book and would love to hear you read it in person. 🙂 Can’t wait to read the sequel.
By Maria Oka on June 13, 2017 at 12:30 pm
The sweet stink of success 😉 Congrats! And thanks for sharing.
By Angela De Groot on June 13, 2017 at 12:32 pm
I loved reading this. Congrats, Josh, on ALL of your success!
By KatyD on June 13, 2017 at 12:32 pm
Wonderfully fun reading. So happy to see your successful rise from the slush pile.
By karenhenryclark on June 13, 2017 at 12:32 pm
Go, Josh! Stinkiness sometimes seems to be what life is all about.
By Sandy Lowe on June 13, 2017 at 12:36 pm
What an amazing tour! Thank you for sharing the talks, interactions, and pancake cupcakes with us. I am working on my first picture book manuscript and would definitely need the help of your critique–it would be worth a billion $!
By danielle hammelef on June 13, 2017 at 12:41 pm
I love how children’s book authors support each other! My students and I are huge fans of Lady Pancake, Sir French Toast, and now Inspector Croissant. Thank you for inspiring the writing lives of my students!
By Jen on June 13, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Thank you makin a stop in Olney! I loved getting to be the Giant!
By Monica Grove on June 13, 2017 at 1:10 pm
Thanks so much for sharing. It’s great to see hard work paying off!
By SpeechVine on June 13, 2017 at 1:20 pm
Wow! What a tour and greatly deserved! Thank you for sharing all those delicious details with us. Wishing you great success and I hope you finally make it to Los Angeles.
By Anne Bromley on June 13, 2017 at 1:35 pm
Great story about how your tour got to happen! We love your books. We just got the Stinky Stench one…
By Viviane LB on June 13, 2017 at 1:43 pm
Loved reading about your tour! Such a great idea and fun too!
By authorheathermcbride on June 13, 2017 at 1:44 pm
Excellent interview. Congrats Josh. I love these two books. Can’t wait to read your new ones! 🙂
By Maria Marshall on June 13, 2017 at 1:46 pm
Thanks for letting us tag along on your tour with all the details in this post! We love Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast.
By mycandacejean on June 13, 2017 at 1:57 pm
This was such a great post to read. Thank you for sharing it with us. What a great opportunity to do a book tour. That sounds awesome. I am excited to read your new book. My kids loved the first one. It was also a great hit to read aloud in my sons classroom. Thanks again.
By Ashley Bankhead on June 13, 2017 at 2:12 pm
Congratulations on your great success. I am so happy for you.
By Deb OBrien on June 13, 2017 at 2:14 pm
Getting to see what happens on a book tour is fun! Congrats on all your success, Josh! I’m sure many kids were entertained and inspired by your books and presentations!
By Judy Sobanski on June 13, 2017 at 2:29 pm
I’m sure the tour was a lot of work, but it also seems completely awesome. What a wonderful opportunity.
By David McMullin on June 13, 2017 at 2:52 pm
I propose a toast to Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast and I can’t wait for the stinky sequel. I will never open my fridge door in a cavalier way ever again. Well done.
By kiwijenny on June 13, 2017 at 2:54 pm
Enjoyed your post!! Thanks for sharing. Now that the school year is coming to a close, I intend to visit our local B&N to meet Lady P and Sir FT! 🙂
By seschipper on June 13, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Congratulations on the successful book tour. It had to be so fun for you and the kids who meet you.
By Kathy Mazurowski on June 13, 2017 at 3:15 pm
It is great to see how much the bookstores put into their events.
By Meghan Burch on June 13, 2017 at 3:31 pm
How exciting a new book! Been wanting to read the first adventures of Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast.
By Erika Wurn Hitchcock on June 13, 2017 at 3:37 pm
Wow. Three different schools in one day? That’s a lot of kids! 🙂 This was fun to read. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
By Myrna Foster on June 13, 2017 at 3:56 pm
Yeah! Putting kids and authors together–what could be better?!
By supermario6 on June 13, 2017 at 3:58 pm
Those pancake cupcakes!! Congrats on a successful PB and tour!
By kathrynrammell on June 13, 2017 at 3:59 pm
My heart exploded reading this amazing post. I would explode entirely if e won a critique.
By Kaye Baillie on June 13, 2017 at 4:38 pm
Congrats on your success. Best of luck with your new book.
By Helen on June 13, 2017 at 5:02 pm
Our students love your picture book humor. Best wishes on your book tour!
By creslibrary on June 13, 2017 at 5:27 pm
That doesn’t stink at all. Congratulations on your sweet successes!
By mkresk on June 13, 2017 at 5:32 pm
That is awesome you were able to go on a book tour, all starting from the slush pile! Congratulations!
By tinamcho on June 13, 2017 at 5:56 pm
What a great story! Thanks for sharing, Josh!
By 2cookscraftingbooks on June 13, 2017 at 6:04 pm
I love this idea of trying all types of events early on in your career. Mixing it up probably taught you so much! I enjoyed meeting you at the NJ conference. Thank you for the bookmarks and signing my book!
By Virginia Law Manning on June 13, 2017 at 6:10 pm
Josh, it has been such a pleasure hearing your story! Slush pile!!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring. 🙂
By amshahen1 on June 13, 2017 at 6:12 pm
Being flexible sounds like one of your strengths. So glad you had a chance to meet your fan clubs from all over. Lots of fun yet to come.
By Sherri Jones Rivers on June 13, 2017 at 6:18 pm
I love your humor and I’m sure kids do too. Wish I had that talent, but alas and alack, no.
By caroliverson on June 13, 2017 at 6:22 pm
Awesome story. I had no idea Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast got there start in the slush pile!
By Bryan P Avery on June 13, 2017 at 6:51 pm
Love Josh Funk’s books. I’m sure he’s pretty nice, too :-). I wish Sterling would send him out to visit us in San Francisco!
By Claire Bobrow on June 13, 2017 at 6:55 pm
So not a diva- you are awesome and make all of your presentations come to life (witness our Skype)!
By Ms Victor Reads on June 13, 2017 at 7:03 pm
Congratulations on your success! Me and my kids love your books 😊
By Jaclyn Kruzie on June 13, 2017 at 7:10 pm
If I win the critique, I hope it stinks to high heaven with good comments and suggestions. Love hearing Josh reading his Lady Pancake/Stinky Stench books. He does it from memory!! So cool…
By Helen Kampion on June 13, 2017 at 7:12 pm
Only a year and a half!? Wow. I’d love a billion dollar critique since you clearly know how to make it in this business.
By Jenny on June 13, 2017 at 8:51 pm
Sounds like kids and adults alike love not only your books, but your presentations also.
By just 1 marion on June 13, 2017 at 9:02 pm
Don’t forget us in Texas! Thanks for sharing what its like. Keep crankin’ out the fun!
By julielacombeauthor on June 13, 2017 at 9:05 pm
Omg those cupcakes!!! I can’t even. Congrats – what an inspiring tour!!
By Elisa Karp on June 13, 2017 at 9:50 pm
What an awesome book tour! Thanks for sharing your adventures and great success. I am looking forward to reading and sharing The Stinky Stench!
By Jennifer Bower on June 13, 2017 at 9:56 pm
What fun! Thanks for sharing your journey..
By carole calladine on June 13, 2017 at 10:19 pm
Josh,
I just read Pirasaurs. Loved it. Who would have thunk of dinosaur pirates but You? I would die or ransom my dog if he were still living for a picture book critique. Don’t disappoint me!
By setwiggs on June 13, 2017 at 10:32 pm
I got my copy today! Loved it! Poor misunderstood Fruitcake. So glad he got the help he needed. 🙂
By Juliana Lee on June 13, 2017 at 10:40 pm
Thanks for sharing about your tour. I love your work!
By Sandy on June 13, 2017 at 11:27 pm
Stinky Stench I want it I want it I want it!!!
By lillyarts on June 13, 2017 at 11:52 pm
Love hearing about Josh’s adventures and successes. I’d be thrilled to win the critique!
By Katrina Ávila Munichiello on June 14, 2017 at 12:01 am
How lovely you get to spread your “stench” around the east coast. 😉
I am inspired by you and excited to read all of your picture books!
By Heather Kelso on June 14, 2017 at 12:21 am
Great read – thank you! I love the special on-theme touches at the bookstores!
By Emma on June 14, 2017 at 4:04 am
My class absolutely devours anything by Josh Funk…..except of course, his stinky stench fruit cake…..
By michelle gajda on June 14, 2017 at 4:56 am
I love this inspiring post and your travels Josh. I would so love to win the billion dollar critique 😉
By Diane Tulloch on June 14, 2017 at 6:48 am
Love your energy and creativity. And glad you were able to connect directly with more of your readers!
By Jennifer Phillips on June 14, 2017 at 7:44 am
You packed so much into those days. I was happy to see it included schools and indies and B&N. They’re lucky you can adjust to different audience sizes so well. Congrats!
By Mary Worley on June 14, 2017 at 8:09 am
Thank you for always being willing to pay it forward and help others who are on this same journey. I love how you share other people’s publishing news and I enjoy reading about the things that have helped you before and after your books were published. Congrats and best wishes to you for continued success.
By Cathy Breisacher on June 14, 2017 at 8:19 am
What a tour! Congrats.
By jodieparachini on June 14, 2017 at 8:47 am
What a great tour. Congrats!
By jodieparachini on June 14, 2017 at 8:48 am
Love your energy and humor, Josh! Congratulations on your success!!!
By Judy Bryan on June 14, 2017 at 8:50 am
Cupcakes and lipgloss, awesome. Speaking in front of 600 elementary school students?! Makes me nervous just thinking about it! Congratulations on your latest book and tour!
By jennawaldman on June 14, 2017 at 10:11 am
Josh your enthusiasm for what you do is contagious! Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us.
By Katie Evans on June 14, 2017 at 10:44 am
Congratulations on your tour! What an opportunity!
By darlene koppel on June 14, 2017 at 10:57 am
Great post! Loved hearing about the tour! Congratulations on all your success!
By Nancy Ramsey on June 14, 2017 at 11:07 am
Thank you for your energy, enthusiasm and writing wisdom! 🌟🌟
Josh is terrible at writing bios, so please help fill in the blanks. Josh enjoys FINGER PAINTING during NAPTIME and has always loved SMELLY THINGS. He has played BATMAN since age 25 and his biggest fear in life is being eaten by a GIANT TUB OF BUTTER_.
By justcomposeyourself on June 14, 2017 at 11:36 am
What a wonderful whirl-wind tour. I feel doubly lucky now to have seen you at both NESCBWI 17 & NJSCBWI 17.
By ptnozell on June 14, 2017 at 11:48 am
Thank you for sharing. Really interesting read.
By Mirka on June 14, 2017 at 12:09 pm
How wonderful for you AND your readers!! And HIP HIP HOORAY for Sterling, who invests in and believes in its authors!! Congratulations!
By Susie Sawyer on June 14, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Love all the creative ideas your visitors came up with! I’m gonna have to find me some flapjack lip gloss!
By wyszguy on June 14, 2017 at 2:36 pm
My upcoming release is with Sterling, too! Glad they supported your book tour. Encouraging!
By Natasha Wing on June 14, 2017 at 3:37 pm
What a schedule! Love that this all started as a slush pile submission!!
By Marty Bellis on June 14, 2017 at 8:46 pm
You must be exhausted! But it sounds like you’re having fun and everyone is enjoying the Stinky Stench. Congratulations on your success!
By Heather Pierce Stigall on June 14, 2017 at 4:20 pm
Writing books and getting them published-a dream come true
Sharing them with your readers and seeing the first-hand effect-priceless
How exciting!
By Sharon on June 14, 2017 at 4:50 pm
What is that stinky stench? Oh a PB. I’ve read your tips on writing PBs. Thank you for posting them. They were very helpful. Sounds like a fun tour. I love your sense of humor n I bet the kids did too.
By Lisa Venditelli Karmel on June 14, 2017 at 5:24 pm
What a great tour! AND you are such a flexible speaker… adapting and adjusting to each group. Wish you could visit just a bit farther west to Wisconsin! We have some stinky cows and cheese you could visit.
By susanappsbodilly on June 14, 2017 at 5:50 pm
Super fun! And what a name for a sequel 🙂
By laura516 on June 14, 2017 at 7:20 pm
Sounds amazing!! NEED those pancame cupcakes in my life 💕🥞
By angel l. chu on June 14, 2017 at 7:33 pm
I want to know if they had maple frosting. Josh Funk, help us out with the details…
By Tara Lazar on June 14, 2017 at 8:26 pm
Sounds like an amazing tour! Wish one of those had been at my local indie bookstore. Both of the lady pancake books are fantastic read aloud.
By Andrew Lefebvre on June 14, 2017 at 7:54 pm
What a schedule! And love that this all started as a slush pile submission!! Congratulations.
By Marty Bellis on June 14, 2017 at 8:47 pm
I’d love to win! The book looks awesome! 🙂 What a cool tour!
By ThisKidReviewsBooks on June 14, 2017 at 9:31 pm
What a terrific tour visiting with all those kids!
By Beth Anderson on June 14, 2017 at 11:03 pm
Thanks for sharing Josh, and for arranging the blog Tara. So good to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the book came about and some of the marketing involved. I love how creative the bookstores got with the cupcakes and lip gloss too!
I’m very excited to have the chance to enter this comp too, woohoo! 🙂
By kelliejanebyrnes on June 14, 2017 at 11:54 pm
Sounds like such a fun tour…thanks for sharing 😀
By Sherry Fellores on June 15, 2017 at 6:40 am
Wow! This didn’t make me want to make it as a picture book author at all. (Said in sarcastic voice)
By Ryan Roberts on June 15, 2017 at 7:56 am
This was both amazing and inspiring to read. Congratulations on your success and best of luck in the future.
By Shannon Hall on June 15, 2017 at 8:10 am
This business demands patience and perseverance, so wonderful to see a slush pile author make it to the big world of book tours! Thanks for sharing and keep writing those funny quirky books!
By Holly Niner on June 15, 2017 at 8:24 am
Fabulous! How marvelous that Sterling pulled your ms from slush pile and sent you on that awesome tour…hope you come to my neck of the woods soon:-)
By Nancy Furstinger on June 15, 2017 at 8:48 am
What a great opportunity. Sounds so cool and well deserved.
By Valarie Giogas on June 15, 2017 at 10:10 am
Glad to see you made it down to New Orleans! No doubt you ate well… no stinky stench’s there! Thanks for providing a glimpse into your promotion process.
By magnoliasandmanuscripts on June 15, 2017 at 11:08 am
So nice to see how supportive Sterling was for you! Hope you make it to Texas next time!
By picturebookplaydate on June 15, 2017 at 11:22 am
Everything in the World of Josh Funk looks FUN, FUN, FUN!
By Nadine Gamble on June 15, 2017 at 12:11 pm
I see Los Angeles need not worry, but what about Northern California? We would welcome your stinky stench anytime!
By Julie Pepper on June 15, 2017 at 12:48 pm
I’m sure the kids had a blast. You’re presentations look very entertaining!
By Beth Schneider on June 15, 2017 at 2:09 pm
What an amazing story! I’m sure this make the kids super happy 🙂
ps the traveling masseuse is coming soon lol
By lydialukidis on June 15, 2017 at 2:56 pm
Thanks for the inspiration Josh, and for the laughs! Congratulations on your author success ☺
By Wendy Doxey on June 15, 2017 at 7:39 pm
This is such a great story on your continued journey as a published author. Thanks for taking the time to share your tidbits from the tour.
By MaDonna on June 15, 2017 at 9:10 pm
Those cupcakes were so perfect!! Awesome to see the enthusiasm all over for L.P. & S.F.T. Oh, & also L. C.! 😄
By leandrajwallace on June 15, 2017 at 9:24 pm
Congratulations Josh Funk! Your books look like a ton of fun for young readers and adults! Safe travels through your tours!
By Rosie Russell on June 16, 2017 at 8:42 am
Loved reading your PiBoIdMo about rejections and then getting to read your published book!
By Jody on June 16, 2017 at 11:33 pm
I love a stinky mystery!
By Candy on June 17, 2017 at 7:30 am
I love this cute contest that Josh Funk is hosting.
A critique worth a billion is why I am posting!
By The Gowster on June 18, 2017 at 10:13 pm
Congrats Josh! Sounds like your books and personality contributed to some amazing connections and fun groups of people! We will be awaiting your Cali visit!
By Amanda Sincavage on June 19, 2017 at 9:12 am
Can’t wait to read your new book! And thanks for the tip on Octavia Books in NOLA, I’ll stop in next time I’m in town.
By Lucky Jo Boscarino on June 19, 2017 at 11:03 am
Congrats Josh! Cant wait to see your latest.
By Cinzia on June 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm
Very inspiring! Finally catching up on email after a week of nomadic existence, and this blog re-centered me to focus on writing once again!
By Mary rudzinski on June 20, 2017 at 1:31 pm
Thanks for sharing.
By Rachelle on June 21, 2017 at 10:07 am
I’m becoming a huge Josh Funk poetry fan after hearing him sing at NJ SCBWI!
By Lauri Meyers on June 26, 2017 at 10:42 am
Thanks for sharing your book tour experience with us. Congrats! 🙂
By JillDanaBooks on June 26, 2017 at 2:08 pm
eBay s fun look into the fantastic world of book tours! I can’t wait to read the stinky stench. Hopefully sooner than later….
I’ll take a crack at his bio:
Josh enjoys __hearding cats_____ during ___spooky thunderstorms_____ and has always loved __checking out castles that tend to appear during spooky thunderstorms________. He has played _____kazoo_______ since age _2_ and his biggest fear in life is being eaten by a ___dragon that lost it’s dentures_____.
By bluelily17 on June 27, 2017 at 6:12 pm
iPhone corrections… sigh. Should have said ‘what a fun’ look at….
By bluelily17 on June 27, 2017 at 6:13 pm
eBay s fun look into the fantastic world of book tours! !
By Harold's on June 30, 2017 at 8:40 am
eBay s fun look into the fantastic world of book tours! !
By maxlcrepeau on July 17, 2017 at 7:19 am
eBay s fun look into the fantastic world of book tours! !
By nicholasjlennox on August 26, 2017 at 3:23 am
Too funny! Looking forward to the sequel starring Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast. Wonderful journey. Thanks for sharing.
By Carole Calladine on September 13, 2019 at 10:28 am