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:
- EITHER a personalized signed copy of THE CASE OF THE STINKY STENCH
- OR a written critique of your picture book manuscript (Josh values this at an estimated $1 billion)
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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June 13, 2017 at 10:32 am
Brenda Maier
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.
June 13, 2017 at 10:32 am
danielledufayet
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. 🙂
June 13, 2017 at 10:33 am
Donna Boock
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!
June 13, 2017 at 10:36 am
Lynne Marie
Always a fan. So glad to watch your continued success and can’t wait to get a whiff of the stinky stench! XO
June 13, 2017 at 10:38 am
megcason1
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!
June 13, 2017 at 10:41 am
CindyC
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
June 13, 2017 at 10:41 am
katrinamoorebooks
Loved hearing about the tour, Josh! Thanks for continuing to inspire kids and writers 🙂
June 13, 2017 at 10:41 am
storyfairy
Oh, wow! “The Case of the Stinky Stench” sounds like a great book! 😛
June 13, 2017 at 10:42 am
authordebradaugherty
What a fun and exciting book tour! Thanks, Josh, for sharing.
June 13, 2017 at 10:44 am
Michele Blood
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.
June 13, 2017 at 10:46 am
Pat Miller
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!
June 13, 2017 at 10:48 am
Angie
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!
June 13, 2017 at 10:50 am
Mary Warth
Congrats Josh! What a fun tour. Thanks for sharing your success!
June 13, 2017 at 10:50 am
Mike Karg
Congrats on your travels…next, the world!
June 13, 2017 at 10:52 am
polly renner
Love Josh’s humor and picture books. Would love to win one of his billion dollar critiques:> That’s a steal!!
June 13, 2017 at 10:53 am
Dawn Malone
Love books with silly humor. Great post!
June 13, 2017 at 10:55 am
Lisa Katzenberger (@FictionCity)
Sounds like an amazing journey!
June 13, 2017 at 10:57 am
Tammi Truax
Well done Josh! Pls pick me for a critique. I know you can / will tell me if my story stinks,
June 13, 2017 at 10:58 am
fspoesy
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.
June 13, 2017 at 10:59 am
dbyatt
Wow, what a tour! I would LOVE to win the $1 billion critique! 😉
June 13, 2017 at 11:05 am
Lindsay Hanson Metcalf
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!
June 13, 2017 at 11:06 am
Flower Trellis
A billion dollar critique for me! Let’s race for it!
June 13, 2017 at 11:07 am
C.L. Murphy
Wow, Josh, you are on fire! It’s no surprise that kids and their keepers find you irresistible! Congrats!
June 13, 2017 at 11:07 am
shaunalavoyreynolds
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!
June 13, 2017 at 11:12 am
Sheri Radovich
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.
June 13, 2017 at 11:13 am
Lynn Alpert
It was great to meet you at Novel Neighbor and chat a little about writing books!
June 13, 2017 at 11:14 am
Linda Hofke
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.
June 13, 2017 at 11:17 am
Erin Pearson
Thanks for sharing the details of your inspiring book tour. Amazing creativity and variety.
June 13, 2017 at 11:17 am
Katie Giorgio
What great pancake products! Thanks for sharing!
June 13, 2017 at 11:30 am
Carleen M. Tjader
What an awesome tour! And thank you for a generous offer.
June 13, 2017 at 11:31 am
kassy Keppol
thank you for sharing
June 13, 2017 at 11:37 am
pacomontoya
Wow, so cool. What an awesome experience! Thanks for sharing that!
June 13, 2017 at 11:43 am
Mary Wagley Copp
Wonderful post and great books!
June 13, 2017 at 11:44 am
Wendi Silvano
The tour sounds like a total blast! I can’t wait to read the new book!
June 13, 2017 at 11:52 am
Kathleen Wilcox
My granddaughter loved your refrigerator humor in Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast. Looking forward to reading the sequel with her. Blessings!
June 13, 2017 at 11:58 am
Sylvia Mary Grech
Congratulations to you! And thank you for your generous offer and the 12 Step Guide to Writing Picture Books!
June 13, 2017 at 12:04 pm
Penny
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.
June 13, 2017 at 12:05 pm
Cathy Stenquist
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!
June 13, 2017 at 12:08 pm
Gabi Snyder
What a great book tour — sounds fun (and exhausting). Can’t wait to read THE CASE OF THE STINKY STENCH!
June 13, 2017 at 12:09 pm
Denita Johnson
Great book tour, so excited for you. Thanks for sharing.
June 13, 2017 at 12:12 pm
Becky Scharnhorst
So fun to read about your book tour and see all the photos! Congratulations on your continued success!
June 13, 2017 at 12:18 pm
Karin Larson
What a terrific tour and experience! Congratulations and best of luck to you.
June 13, 2017 at 12:23 pm
Jenna Woloshyn
Thanks for sharing your story, and congrats on the new book!
June 13, 2017 at 12:23 pm
viviankirkfield
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. 😉
June 13, 2017 at 12:26 pm
Gregory E Bray
Sounds like a fun tour. I’m looking forward to your Stinky Stench, book that is.
June 13, 2017 at 12:29 pm
Carolyn Davis
I have enjoyed watching your journey! Sure wish you could make it closer.
June 13, 2017 at 12:30 pm
Maria Oka
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.
June 13, 2017 at 12:32 pm
Angela De Groot
The sweet stink of success 😉 Congrats! And thanks for sharing.
June 13, 2017 at 12:32 pm
KatyD
I loved reading this. Congrats, Josh, on ALL of your success!
June 13, 2017 at 12:32 pm
karenhenryclark
Wonderfully fun reading. So happy to see your successful rise from the slush pile.
June 13, 2017 at 12:36 pm
Sandy Lowe
Go, Josh! Stinkiness sometimes seems to be what life is all about.
June 13, 2017 at 12:41 pm
danielle hammelef
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 $!
June 13, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Jen
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!
June 13, 2017 at 1:10 pm
Monica Grove
Thank you makin a stop in Olney! I loved getting to be the Giant!
June 13, 2017 at 1:20 pm
SpeechVine
Thanks so much for sharing. It’s great to see hard work paying off!
June 13, 2017 at 1:35 pm
Anne Bromley
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.
June 13, 2017 at 1:43 pm
Viviane LB
Great story about how your tour got to happen! We love your books. We just got the Stinky Stench one…
June 13, 2017 at 1:44 pm
authorheathermcbride
Loved reading about your tour! Such a great idea and fun too!
June 13, 2017 at 1:46 pm
Maria Marshall
Excellent interview. Congrats Josh. I love these two books. Can’t wait to read your new ones! 🙂
June 13, 2017 at 1:57 pm
mycandacejean
Thanks for letting us tag along on your tour with all the details in this post! We love Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast.
June 13, 2017 at 2:12 pm
Ashley Bankhead
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.
June 13, 2017 at 2:14 pm
Deb OBrien
Congratulations on your great success. I am so happy for you.
June 13, 2017 at 2:29 pm
Judy Sobanski
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!
June 13, 2017 at 2:52 pm
David McMullin
I’m sure the tour was a lot of work, but it also seems completely awesome. What a wonderful opportunity.
June 13, 2017 at 2:54 pm
kiwijenny
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.
June 13, 2017 at 3:00 pm
seschipper
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! 🙂
June 13, 2017 at 3:15 pm
Kathy Mazurowski
Congratulations on the successful book tour. It had to be so fun for you and the kids who meet you.
June 13, 2017 at 3:31 pm
Meghan Burch
It is great to see how much the bookstores put into their events.
June 13, 2017 at 3:37 pm
Erika Wurn Hitchcock
How exciting a new book! Been wanting to read the first adventures of Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast.
June 13, 2017 at 3:56 pm
Myrna Foster
Wow. Three different schools in one day? That’s a lot of kids! 🙂 This was fun to read. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
June 13, 2017 at 3:58 pm
supermario6
Yeah! Putting kids and authors together–what could be better?!
June 13, 2017 at 3:59 pm
kathrynrammell
Those pancake cupcakes!! Congrats on a successful PB and tour!
June 13, 2017 at 4:38 pm
Kaye Baillie
My heart exploded reading this amazing post. I would explode entirely if e won a critique.
June 13, 2017 at 5:02 pm
Helen
Congrats on your success. Best of luck with your new book.
June 13, 2017 at 5:27 pm
creslibrary
Our students love your picture book humor. Best wishes on your book tour!
June 13, 2017 at 5:32 pm
mkresk
That doesn’t stink at all. Congratulations on your sweet successes!
June 13, 2017 at 5:56 pm
tinamcho
That is awesome you were able to go on a book tour, all starting from the slush pile! Congratulations!
June 13, 2017 at 6:04 pm
2cookscraftingbooks
What a great story! Thanks for sharing, Josh!
June 13, 2017 at 6:10 pm
Virginia Law Manning
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!
June 13, 2017 at 6:12 pm
amshahen1
Josh, it has been such a pleasure hearing your story! Slush pile!!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring. 🙂
June 13, 2017 at 6:18 pm
Sherri Jones Rivers
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.
June 13, 2017 at 6:22 pm
caroliverson
I love your humor and I’m sure kids do too. Wish I had that talent, but alas and alack, no.
June 13, 2017 at 6:51 pm
Bryan P Avery
Awesome story. I had no idea Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast got there start in the slush pile!
June 13, 2017 at 6:55 pm
Claire Bobrow
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!
June 13, 2017 at 7:03 pm
Ms Victor Reads
So not a diva- you are awesome and make all of your presentations come to life (witness our Skype)!
June 13, 2017 at 7:10 pm
Jaclyn Kruzie
Congratulations on your success! Me and my kids love your books 😊
June 13, 2017 at 7:12 pm
Helen Kampion
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…
June 13, 2017 at 8:51 pm
Jenny
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.
June 13, 2017 at 9:02 pm
just 1 marion
Sounds like kids and adults alike love not only your books, but your presentations also.
June 13, 2017 at 9:05 pm
julielacombeauthor
Don’t forget us in Texas! Thanks for sharing what its like. Keep crankin’ out the fun!
June 13, 2017 at 9:50 pm
Elisa Karp
Omg those cupcakes!!! I can’t even. Congrats – what an inspiring tour!!
June 13, 2017 at 9:56 pm
Jennifer Bower
What an awesome book tour! Thanks for sharing your adventures and great success. I am looking forward to reading and sharing The Stinky Stench!
June 13, 2017 at 10:19 pm
carole calladine
What fun! Thanks for sharing your journey..
June 13, 2017 at 10:32 pm
setwiggs
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!
June 13, 2017 at 10:40 pm
Juliana Lee
I got my copy today! Loved it! Poor misunderstood Fruitcake. So glad he got the help he needed. 🙂
June 13, 2017 at 11:27 pm
Sandy
Thanks for sharing about your tour. I love your work!
June 13, 2017 at 11:52 pm
lillyarts
Stinky Stench I want it I want it I want it!!!
June 14, 2017 at 12:01 am
Katrina Ávila Munichiello
Love hearing about Josh’s adventures and successes. I’d be thrilled to win the critique!
June 14, 2017 at 12:21 am
Heather Kelso
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!
June 14, 2017 at 4:04 am
Emma
Great read – thank you! I love the special on-theme touches at the bookstores!
June 14, 2017 at 4:56 am
michelle gajda
My class absolutely devours anything by Josh Funk…..except of course, his stinky stench fruit cake…..
June 14, 2017 at 6:48 am
Diane Tulloch
I love this inspiring post and your travels Josh. I would so love to win the billion dollar critique 😉
June 14, 2017 at 7:44 am
Jennifer Phillips
Love your energy and creativity. And glad you were able to connect directly with more of your readers!
June 14, 2017 at 8:09 am
Mary Worley
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!
June 14, 2017 at 8:19 am
Cathy Breisacher
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.
June 14, 2017 at 8:47 am
jodieparachini
What a tour! Congrats.
June 14, 2017 at 8:48 am
jodieparachini
What a great tour. Congrats!
June 14, 2017 at 8:50 am
Judy Bryan
Love your energy and humor, Josh! Congratulations on your success!!!
June 14, 2017 at 10:11 am
jennawaldman
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!
June 14, 2017 at 10:44 am
Katie Evans
Josh your enthusiasm for what you do is contagious! Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us.
June 14, 2017 at 10:57 am
darlene koppel
Congratulations on your tour! What an opportunity!
June 14, 2017 at 11:07 am
Nancy Ramsey
Great post! Loved hearing about the tour! Congratulations on all your success!
June 14, 2017 at 11:36 am
justcomposeyourself
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_.
June 14, 2017 at 11:48 am
ptnozell
What a wonderful whirl-wind tour. I feel doubly lucky now to have seen you at both NESCBWI 17 & NJSCBWI 17.
June 14, 2017 at 12:09 pm
Mirka
Thank you for sharing. Really interesting read.
June 14, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Susie Sawyer
How wonderful for you AND your readers!! And HIP HIP HOORAY for Sterling, who invests in and believes in its authors!! Congratulations!
June 14, 2017 at 2:36 pm
wyszguy
Love all the creative ideas your visitors came up with! I’m gonna have to find me some flapjack lip gloss!
June 14, 2017 at 3:37 pm
Natasha Wing
My upcoming release is with Sterling, too! Glad they supported your book tour. Encouraging!
June 14, 2017 at 8:46 pm
Marty Bellis
What a schedule! Love that this all started as a slush pile submission!!
June 14, 2017 at 4:20 pm
Heather Pierce Stigall
You must be exhausted! But it sounds like you’re having fun and everyone is enjoying the Stinky Stench. Congratulations on your success!
June 14, 2017 at 4:50 pm
Sharon
Writing books and getting them published-a dream come true
Sharing them with your readers and seeing the first-hand effect-priceless
How exciting!
June 14, 2017 at 5:24 pm
Lisa Venditelli Karmel
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.
June 14, 2017 at 5:50 pm
susanappsbodilly
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.
June 14, 2017 at 7:20 pm
laura516
Super fun! And what a name for a sequel 🙂
June 14, 2017 at 7:33 pm
angel l. chu
Sounds amazing!! NEED those pancame cupcakes in my life 💕🥞
June 14, 2017 at 8:26 pm
Tara Lazar
I want to know if they had maple frosting. Josh Funk, help us out with the details…
June 14, 2017 at 7:54 pm
Andrew Lefebvre
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.
June 14, 2017 at 8:47 pm
Marty Bellis
What a schedule! And love that this all started as a slush pile submission!! Congratulations.
June 14, 2017 at 9:31 pm
ThisKidReviewsBooks
I’d love to win! The book looks awesome! 🙂 What a cool tour!
June 14, 2017 at 11:03 pm
Beth Anderson
What a terrific tour visiting with all those kids!
June 14, 2017 at 11:54 pm
kelliejanebyrnes
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! 🙂
June 15, 2017 at 6:40 am
Sherry Fellores
Sounds like such a fun tour…thanks for sharing 😀
June 15, 2017 at 7:56 am
Ryan Roberts
Wow! This didn’t make me want to make it as a picture book author at all. (Said in sarcastic voice)
June 15, 2017 at 8:10 am
Shannon Hall
This was both amazing and inspiring to read. Congratulations on your success and best of luck in the future.
June 15, 2017 at 8:24 am
Holly Niner
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!
June 15, 2017 at 8:48 am
Nancy Furstinger
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:-)
June 15, 2017 at 10:10 am
Valarie Giogas
What a great opportunity. Sounds so cool and well deserved.
June 15, 2017 at 11:08 am
magnoliasandmanuscripts
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.
June 15, 2017 at 11:22 am
picturebookplaydate
So nice to see how supportive Sterling was for you! Hope you make it to Texas next time!
June 15, 2017 at 12:11 pm
Nadine Gamble
Everything in the World of Josh Funk looks FUN, FUN, FUN!
June 15, 2017 at 12:48 pm
Julie Pepper
I see Los Angeles need not worry, but what about Northern California? We would welcome your stinky stench anytime!
June 15, 2017 at 2:09 pm
Beth Schneider
I’m sure the kids had a blast. You’re presentations look very entertaining!
June 15, 2017 at 2:56 pm
lydialukidis
What an amazing story! I’m sure this make the kids super happy 🙂
ps the traveling masseuse is coming soon lol
June 15, 2017 at 7:39 pm
Wendy Doxey
Thanks for the inspiration Josh, and for the laughs! Congratulations on your author success ☺
June 15, 2017 at 9:10 pm
MaDonna
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.
June 15, 2017 at 9:24 pm
leandrajwallace
Those cupcakes were so perfect!! Awesome to see the enthusiasm all over for L.P. & S.F.T. Oh, & also L. C.! 😄
June 16, 2017 at 8:42 am
Rosie Russell
Congratulations Josh Funk! Your books look like a ton of fun for young readers and adults! Safe travels through your tours!
June 16, 2017 at 11:33 pm
Jody
Loved reading your PiBoIdMo about rejections and then getting to read your published book!
June 17, 2017 at 7:30 am
Candy
I love a stinky mystery!
June 18, 2017 at 10:13 pm
The Gowster
I love this cute contest that Josh Funk is hosting.
A critique worth a billion is why I am posting!
June 19, 2017 at 9:12 am
Amanda Sincavage
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!
June 19, 2017 at 11:03 am
Lucky Jo Boscarino
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.
June 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm
Cinzia
Congrats Josh! Cant wait to see your latest.
June 20, 2017 at 1:31 pm
Mary rudzinski
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!
June 21, 2017 at 10:07 am
Rachelle
Thanks for sharing.
June 26, 2017 at 10:42 am
Lauri Meyers
I’m becoming a huge Josh Funk poetry fan after hearing him sing at NJ SCBWI!
June 26, 2017 at 2:08 pm
JillDanaBooks
Thanks for sharing your book tour experience with us. Congrats! 🙂
June 27, 2017 at 6:12 pm
bluelily17
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_____.
June 27, 2017 at 6:13 pm
bluelily17
iPhone corrections… sigh. Should have said ‘what a fun’ look at….
June 30, 2017 at 8:40 am
Harold's
eBay s fun look into the fantastic world of book tours! !
July 17, 2017 at 7:19 am
maxlcrepeau
eBay s fun look into the fantastic world of book tours! !
August 26, 2017 at 3:23 am
nicholasjlennox
eBay s fun look into the fantastic world of book tours! !
September 13, 2019 at 10:28 am
Carole Calladine
Too funny! Looking forward to the sequel starring Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast. Wonderful journey. Thanks for sharing.