The Queen and the Cats: A Story of Saint Helena - Blogger Kit

Hi friend! If you’re here, it probably means you’re looking for some content to help me promote The Queen and the Cats in some way. The book comes out on September 14—the feast of the Holy Cross. Any press during the two weeks following September 14th (Sept. 14- 30) would be HUGELY helpful (and of course after that too — but the first week is when I have the best shot at making it to the top of the charts).
THANK YOU — from the very bottom of my heart. I feel enriched every day by the relationships I have formed online (and subsequently off) — thank you so much for being a part of The Queen and the Cats!
This page is a jump-start to provide you with anything you might need to help spread the word about my book — bios, fun facts, sample tweets, and past interview Q&A. Please reach out if there is anything I can do to help! I look forward to returning the favor in any way that I can.
Note: please send me the link/s to anything you do – I want to make sure your blog gets lots of love on our Around the Web page.
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Useful Links:

Twitter: @CaleeL
Blog: CaleeMLee.com
Publisher’s website (this!): xistpublishing.com
Book Tour Schedule - Coming Soon
Amazon page for book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FCFF94
Barnes & Noble page for book: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Queen-and-the-Cats/Calee-Lee/e/2940013176904
Click here for link page for Amazon Kindle apps:
Click here for link page for Barnes & Noble Nook apps
Like (and tag) The Queen and the Cats on Facebook

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Sample tweets:

• Get it while it’s hot! @CaleeL’s book, The Queen and the Cats, is out! Less than $5 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FCFF94 [click to tweet]
• Excited to announce the launch of a new beautiful & affordable Catholic Childrens Book by @CaleeL! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FCFF94 [click to tweet]
• So excited to announce that @CaleeL’s book is out! A beautiful & affordable Orthodox Children's Book!  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FCFF94 [click to tweet]
• Celebrate the feast of the Holy Cross with this $4.99 children's book by @CaleeL  Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FCFF94 [click to tweet]
• Catholic Moms: Looking for a children's book about the True Cross? Grab a copy of @CaleeL’s book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FCFF94 [click to tweet]
• Christian Moms: give your girl a REAL royal rolemodel in @CaleeL's book, The Queen and the Cats. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FCFF94 [click to tweet]
• Any other 140-character gem of your choice

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Book Description:
Queen Helena has brought the greatest of gifts to the people of Cyprus. But when she tries to present the treasure, the Queen discovers that the local churches have been infested with a deadly problem. It’s up to Queen Helena and a little village girl to come up with a solution that will make the churches safe once more.
The Queen and the Cats tells a little-known, but dearly loved story of Saint Helena, mother to Emperor Constantine. After discovering the location of the True Cross in the Holy Land, Saint Helena visited the island of Cyprus.
Featuring 24 full-color illustrations and a charming story that will introduce little princesses to this royal saint. Ages 4-8. Available in print and ebook formats.

Fun Facts about the book:

• The ebook formats are perfect for downloading to a laptop, smart phone or iPad and they’re only $4.99
• Saint Helena really did send cats to the island of Cyprus. There’s even a breed of cat called the St. Helen that is traced back to her gift.
• The paperback version is only $11.99. How much did you pay for your last Catholic or Orthodox children’s book?
• Does your daughter love princesses? Cats? Kids can’t resist this combo and parents love that their little girls learn a true story about the True Cross.

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Sample blurb you can use to plug the book:
I’m excited to announce that my friend Calee Lee’s book The Queen and the Cats: A Story of Saint Helena hits stores this month. As Calee describes it, “this story brings Saint Helena to life in a way that is both accessible and enjoyable for little ones. The lives of the saints provide so many rich stories for our children. I’m thrilled to have partnered with illustrator Turbo Qualls to bring this story to Catholic and Orthodox families around the world.”
While this captivating picture book is geared towards kids ages 4-8, older siblings will be quick to take over the read-aloud duties and littler ones will not be able to resist the 24 full-color illustrations. This is the first story of its kind to be available in ebook format (the Kindle version is less than 5 bucks and works on phones, tablets, laptops and more) and you can purchase a print copy on Amazon for $11.99.
You can read more about Calee on her blog at CaleeMLee.com or follow her on Twitter @CaleeL.
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Calee M. Lee Bio:
Calee M. Lee holds her BFA from New York University and her MA from California State University, Fullerton. She has worked extensively as a freelance writer, editor and video producer.  Calee lives and works in Southern California and attends Saint Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine, California with her husband and two children.
Calee’s books include, The Queen and the Cats: A Story of Saint Helena and the edited collection We Love BUGS: 31 Classic Insect Poems for Kids.
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Serious Calee Facts:

• The 2009 trip to Cyprus that inspired this story was blogged for the Orthodox Christian Network.
• I’ve been a working writer for the last 8 years since I received my BFA from NYU but this is my first children’s book.
• I love being an early-adopter when it comes to new technological means of distributing content. Example: I wrote and directed one of the very first video “web series” before they were even called that. It was viewed by over a hundred thousand people in 2006 and led to some surprising friendships with fans from all over the world.
• My husband and I converted to Orthodox Christianity in 2007, 5 days before our daughter was born.
• Turbo and I were part of the Generation Orthodox podcast aired on the Icon New Media Network and the Orthodox Christian Network from 2008-2009.

Fun Calee Facts:

• I love doing craft projects with my daughter. Unfortunately, my drawing skills extend to pumpkins, stick people and rainbows.
• I hate traveling but my gypsy blood seems to necessitate it.
• Even though I loved New York and I loved living the rural life, my heart belongs to the suburbs.
• My favorite thing in the world just might be reading a book, poolside.

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Looking for something that isn’t here — or interested in doing something new?
Get in touch with me! Calee [at] xistpublishing [dot] com