The Ruby Red Slippers, tippety tapping its way around the world, one book fair at a time...

Our publisher has just returned from the Abu Dhabi book fair, where the Ruby Red Slippers was very well received.  More information to follow on the success of these shows.  Meanwhile, here's a copy of the sell sheet used to promote The Ruby Red Slippers in Abu Dhabi.

The Ruby Red Slippers honored in the 2010 ‘Readers View Awards’

Three Strategic Book Group Authors Finalists in 2010 ‘Readers View Awards’


February 14, 2011 – Strategic Book Group is proud to congratulate authors Dee Dee Fox, Mike Saxton and Larry Seeley, all of whom are finalists in the ‘Readers View Literary Awards’.

The Ruby Red Slippers, by Dee Dee Fox, placed in the highly competitive Early Reader category. In this charming children’s book about a magical pair of shoes, a young girl learns the joy of giving and, in the end, of receiving. (ISBN: 978-1-60976-006-9 www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheRubyRedSlippers.html)
Mike Saxton’s 7 Scorpions: Rebellion is one of three finalists in the Science Fiction category. In Saxton’s exciting first book of a trilogy, Earth is turned upside down by the brutal attack of a dictator known as Zodiac. The series introduces Vincent Black, an unlikely hero who must fight Zodiac and succeed over nearly insurmountable odds to save the planet. (ISBN: 978-1-160911-286-8 www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/ 7Scorpions-Rebellion.html )
Mystery/Thriller finalist Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves is written by author Larry Seeley, who used his personal experience in the high-stakes arenas of business and gaming to create this suspense-filled tale of murder, revenge and redemption. (ISBN: 978-1-60976-099-1 www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/GypsiesTrampsAndThieves.html )

Initial judging was done by Reader Views reviewers. The final winners will be determined by a jury of judges; winners will be announced in March, 2011. More information at http://www.readerviews.com/Awards2010Finalists.html

Author, DeeDee Fox, meets young girl who was inspiration for The Ruby Red Slippers

The book, The Ruby Red Slippers, by DeeDee Fox, was inspired by a true story in which a little girl outgrew her very special sparkly red shoes.  In real life, the little girl's name is Madison Isham.  After growing out of her shoes, Madison gave them to her friend, Tatum MacLachlan, (the author's niece). 

While the story has been changed somewhat, the message which inspired the book, The Ruby Red Slippers, remains: When you share with others, good things come back to you.

Recently, the author had the opportunity to visit Bonsall Elementary School, in Bonsall, California, where she met Madison Isham for the first time. 

Author, DeeDee Fox, with her niece,Tatum MacLachlan, (left) and Madison Isham (right)





Internet Talk Radio Interview - The Ruby Red Slippers

Click on the link below to tune in and listen to DeeDee Fox, author of "The Ruby Red Slippers" talk about her book, her illustrations, and the inspiration behind her writing.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/strategic-book-club/2010/09/14/dee-dee-fox-author-of-the-ruby-red-slippers

Beijing Bound!

Our book has completed yet another phase of the lengthy process of becoming available to the consumer.  We are still on target for all our deadlines in order to have The Ruby Red Slippers available for purchase by the end of July or early August.

And now, more exciting news for The Ruby Red Slippers.  Our book will be presented at the Beijing Book show this August.  This show is newer than many other international book shows, but it has already become one of the largest bookshows in the world.  - Now that it is required for all children in China to learn English, there is considerable demand for children's books that are written in English.  This should position us well for lots of exposure in a market which is ripe for the picking.

For more information on The Ruby Red Slippers, written and illustrated by DeeDee Fox, visit her website at http://www.rubyredslippers.org/