My New Mermaid Book is Out!

The last few days have been a whirlwind!
It’s been (mostly) all about the new mermaid book!

I wanted to share a description, the launch timeline, and give you an overview of the upcoming events.

About Three Tailed Tales: Dolphin in Danger

This isn’t your typical mermaid book!

There are multiple Three Tailed Tales events coming up in September and October

Where do ocean animals turn when they’re in trouble or need help?
Three sister mermaids, who will gladly give up an afternoon of sunbathing to rush to the rescue!

To save Kyla, who’s trapped behind a glass wall, the mermaids need a solid plan and a lot of luck.

Waves crash against a cliff on one end of the wall, and there’s a rock boarder on the other, making it impossible for a mermaid to get in or a dolphin to get out.

Every effort to get past the wall fails until, finally, Talia finds a way through. Unfortunately, once she’s in, Talia can’t get back!

With time running out, Rain comes up with a risky plan that will require all of their strengths – Talia’s new power, Star’s distraction, and the help of a few other animals.

But will it be enough to save Fin’s mother?

If you love fantasy, magic, and a little underwater mayhem, this book is for you!

Young readers will be inspired by Rain’s creativity, Talia’s courage, and Star’s determination.

Dive into the wondrous world of Three Tailed Tales, where anything is possible – as long as you trust your instincts and work as a team!

What Readers Are Saying

“The colorful illustrations complement the imaginative story.”

“The dialog between the 3 sisters is playful and authentic.”

“Charlize Glatz illustrates this adventure with her own unique and colorful style.”

“Seriously, such a sweet
little story.”

“Author Chris Elle Dove combines her love of nature with a soaring imagination.”

“Children who like magical stories will enjoy this book.”

Three Tailed Tales - the imaginative new Mermaid book - released in August 24

The Rolling Launch

Three Tailed Tales has been launching in different forms on different days.

  • The paperback was hot on its tail – it hit the shelves on August 30
  • The hardcover is available for preorder and will publish on September 24th.

Upcoming Events

The virtual launch party is on September 24th from 7-8:30 EST.

You can sign up on Facebook.
Or join here, through this link.

Chris will be launching her new mermaid book in person at Book People in Richmond, Virginia, on October 5th from 12 – 4:00 pm.

Charlize is doing an event at Gingerbread House Toys in Bloomington, Illinois on September 28th, from 10 am – 12:30 pm.

What Will the Mermaids Do Next?

That is a great question… whatever it is, you’ll be the first know!

Picture Book Update: Four Out, One on the Way!

A lot has been happening… I thought I’d take a few minutes to catch you up.

A lot has been happening… I thought I’d take a few minutes to catch you up. My four picture books have been doing well! Last year I shifted my primary focus from promoting online, through this site and social media, to getting my books into local stores and doing author signing and reading events. It’s been nice to meet readers in person. Since my first children’s picture book was published just as the interaction restrictions of the pandemic were being instituted, this was the first time I was able to regularly engage in these types of activities. Now I’m trying to strike a better balance between time and energy spent interacting with my readers on and offline.

Other noteworthy updates include:

My fourth picture book,What Kind of Witch is Willow, was released on Sept 27, 2023!

In a world where magic whispers on the wind and wonder waits in every shadow, young Willow wakes, her heart brimming with dreams. Today, Willow will mix potions with Emma, the earth witch, and attempt to soar with Anya, the air witch. She’ll try to kindle courage like Felicity, the fire witch, and move waves with Winter, the water witch. But spells go awry – lotions make people itch, flights remain grounded, mermaids stay silent, and chaos reigns in the kitchen.

Join Willow as she discovers that the greatest magic lies not in the wand but within one’s heart.

If you don’t have one already, grab a copy of What Kind of Witch is Willow, today!

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Gabby Loves Letters was posted on the Greenway
at Catawba Meadows Park!

Gabby Loves Letters, the alphabet picture book companion to Gabby Makes a Friend, was posted on the Morganton Greenway, at the Catawba Meadows Park entrance, from October of 2023 until mid-January of 2024. I am incredibly grateful to the Burke County Public Library Foundation for making it happen!

If you do not have one already, grab your copy of Gabby Loves Letters!

Did I Mention that I Relocated from North Carolina to Virginia!

After running around for a year, to get my picture books into all of the local stores, I moved. I am in the Richmond area now and ready to hit the ground running, get the pages turning, put my books on the shelves! So far, my picture books are at the Book People and Barnes & Noble in Short Pump. Additionally, Willow can be purchased at MommaLuna, where I just had my first area event!

Three-Tailed Tales: Dolphin in Danger is coming along!

Three-Tailed Tales: Dolphin in Danger will (most likely) be released this fall! It’s a chapter book about three mermaids – Rain, Talia, and Star – who use their unique abilities to try and save Kyla, a dolphin in distress.

I’ll be sure to let you know when I have an official date!

Bonus update: I Have a New Logo!

That’s all I have to report (for now). I hope you have an amazing day!