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Belle
12-08-2007, 07:44 PM
Los Lonely Boys has given four other authors and me permission to publish our two-part novels about them.

Miko and Lil “Onda” Bus and Miko and Lil “Onda” Bus (Again) are two halves to a madcap story about a small mouse, Miko, who lives on the Los Lonely Boys’ tour bus. His life is quiet and serene — until the Boys board the bus to go on tour. When he meets his girlfriend, Lil, Miko thinks he is the happiest mouse of all. That’s before everyone realizes the mice can speak ‘human’. They are all led on one adventure after another because everyone wants those mice!

These books are available for purchase through Lulu (http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=955669) and at my website (www.blackwolfbooks.com). You can also buy them from Hastings in Stephenville, TX (if you’re in the area). All proceeds from book sales go to First Candle/SIDS Alliance, a charity which Los Lonely Boys supports.

I want to take a moment to thank Henry, Jojo and Ringo Garza, along with their manager, Kevin Wommack, and their promoter, Gigi Greco, for putting up with me bugging them for so long, and for being such good sports in allowing us to use them as characters in the novels.

The other four authors and myself met on the LLB forum. We started this chain story in July of 2005! C.M. Ulmer (Cree) lives in Florida, Ruth Simard (MamacitaRuth) in Nebraska, Stephanie Crail (Banderchick) in Pennsylvania, and Melanie Baird (Mel) in Austria. English is Melanie’s second (or third) language, and her bravery at writing in another language astounds me.

All the writing, artwork, editing, and formatting have been donated — which leads me to another huge thank you! Our cover artist, Kelly Christiansen of Cyberwizard Productions (darkwolf1_us@yahoo.com) is a fellow Texas author with me. She has been a godsend in designing not one, but TWO covers absolutely for free.

I want to thank another contributor, as well – our very own VelvetSky0222 volunteered her efforts by making a write-up explaining La Onda, Los Lonely Boys’ street team. (Some street team members show up in the story.) The write-up is in both books. Thank you, Jeanette, for telling everyone just how hard La Onda works for the music and the band they love!

If you’re looking for a great gift idea, or for a fun read, and are willing to help out a charity at the same time, please purchase these books. If you’d like to read excerpts, you can do so at my website. Just look for the “Miko and Lil” link on the left or click here for excerpts:


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senoRita
12-09-2007, 01:27 PM
I got the novels for my young neices. I'm certain the cute stories about LLB and the mice will hold their interest and keep them reading and improving their reading skills.

To that I say ORALE ! ! !

Belle
12-18-2007, 09:35 AM
Woohoo! The books just showed up on Amazon.

Please, please, oh, please, if you've bought and/or read these books, and are an Amazon customer, leave a review on Amazon for us. Just click on the links below. We would be so grateful. :) :D

Book 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Miko-Lil-Onda-Magnolia-Belle/dp/0615156959/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1197988051&sr=1-2)

Book 2 (http://www.amazon.com/Miko-Lil-Onda-Bus-Again/dp/0615156355/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1197988051&sr=1-1)

ArtAttack
12-28-2007, 01:59 AM
Congratulations, Ladies, on the books. Saw them in the flesh and they look GREAT! Noticed they are now on the Onda Store for sale as well. Want to remind everyone that the proceeds go to a great cause on top of the fact that the book is adorable!

Again, way to go!

Belle
02-12-2008, 01:39 AM
Here's an e-mail I just got from Gigi about her giving the presentation copies of Miko and Lil to the Boys... (Sounds like Jojo is busy being a songwriter. Wish I was a fly on the wall tonight!) :D

"Hey Ladies,
Just wanted to let you all know that the guys loved the books and took theirs to the their kids. They were already familiar with them and knew what they were before I could even tell them. I didn't get any photos because my camera died before we could get all we wanted. We had much to cover and it all had to be done in between work at the studio. They were much too in the moment with Tres shooting video of them and you will all see what I mean when you see it. But they were very thrilled and excited to give them to their kids.

They also loved the banner and Tres did take a picture with that because Kevin stepped in with it when we just happen to have them all together for a moment. The CD is just about done and we heard a tune that Jojo wrote and sang and it's amazing. The Del Castillo guys were there hanging out so lots going on. I took them all of the Christmas cards and they were very impressed as well.

Wanted to give you a quick update there.

Thanks,
Gigi"

SadFlower
02-12-2008, 07:28 PM
Alright Belle! I am so happy that The Boys received your books and was able to give them to their kids. What an honor it must be for you. Congratulations on the recognition you all deserve.

With the news of the CD almost being finished and a new song by JoJo has made my day. Thanks for the update :)


Sara

Tasina
02-16-2008, 02:19 PM
That's such great news girl. . so happy for you (and the kids :) )

and Rita is probably beaming about the banner.

Belle
02-17-2008, 01:26 PM
Tasina, thanks! Yes, the Miko and Lil authors are very happy to hear that. Last year, I managed to get a galley (or draft) of M&L book 1 to the Boys. I heard Henry read it and thought it was very funny.

I appreciate them letting us write them into such improbable situations: hanging upside down outside a motel window, having their pants rip on an ice skating rink. Oh, and what we did to them in their big wrestling match, complete with tights and masks, swinging on ropes like Tarzan... :p

The thing that meant the most to me personally, though, was them signing the dedication page to the First Candle/SIDS charity. It brings such a strong feeling of unity.

The Boys have heard this a thousand times, but here it goes again. They are so generous and open hearted with their time and talent, it affects everyone they touch.

cre8ivepoet
02-19-2008, 05:31 PM
I appreciate them letting us write them into such improbable situations: hanging upside down outside a motel window, having their pants rip on an ice skating rink. Oh, and what we did to them in their big wrestling match, complete with tights and masks, swinging on ropes like Tarzan... :p


Who in the WORLD would write stuff like that?? :eek: ;) :rolleyes:

Belle
02-19-2008, 07:26 PM
Cree, girl. You so bad...!

cre8ivepoet
02-21-2008, 05:24 PM
I prefer imaginative...

shashavjc
03-10-2008, 06:42 PM
wow i HAVE been gone for a while huh?!
I just purchased the first book and cant wait for it to get here
lets hope i get it in time for my show next week :) maybe i can get
them to sign it NO Wait better yet i just so happen to have the
addresses of most of the authors, a signed copy :D
kidding you know i love you all so much!

Im excited about getting my nose into this book as soon as i can im going
to get the second one again :D Great job ya'll!
I love how the book are going to a great cause too! Leave it to La Onda to make an impact where its needed

Belle
03-10-2008, 09:26 PM
Vicki - it's on its way. Hope you get LOTS of great autographs. :D