Ninja Ned

Happy Holidays from Ned!

Hi all!
Ned and company hope all your wishes come true for a yin-yang sort of holiday season! 

What does Ned want for Christmas? More drawing paper for his comic series, the XBox One, a set of nunchuks, a high school algebra text book, the bluray for The Lego Movie .... cause it's awesome ... an archery set (yes, he knows that could be asking for trouble), more advanced coding classes, another visit with Tora Khan (because seriously, if he does get those 'chuks, he's going to have some questions) a new toothbrush and ... more reviews on his books! (Hint? What hint? Where?)

Don't forget that the ebook version of Ned's first book, Reluctant Hero, is just .99 through January 2nd, 2015 on Amazon.com  and BN.com!

Gift Idea for Kids

According to a survey organized by PlayCollective and Digital Book World, over 47% of parents plan to purchase an ereader device for their kids this holiday season. And why not? Reportedly, about 67% of kids ages 2 to 13 currently read ebooks. Might an ereader be a good idea for your child? CNET compares some of the best of 2014.

And if you do purchase an ereader, how great would it be to have some books already loaded and ready for reading? Naturally, Amazon and Barnes & Noble are more than capable of pointing out some good titles for kids of all ages. But we'd like to offer some suggestions and make note of some specials!

MIDDLE GRADE:

The first two books of our The Secret Path of Ned the Ninja middle grade series ....

Please Note: Book One, Reluctant Hero, will be just .99 on Amazon.com and BN.com from December 19th, 2014 through January 2nd, 2015! (ebook only)

   

YOUNG ELEMENTARY:

An oldie, but a goodie...
The Little Red Hen by JP MIler

A rather magical story... Chalk by Bill Thomson  (just $2.00 on Amazon!)

YOUNG ADULT / TEEN:

Check out a fabuloius collection of Fantasy and Dystopian ebook titles by the Infinite Ink Authors collective! You'll discover some new YA authors, exciting new worlds, and books you won't want to put down. Kea Alwang is one of the authors, and Treehugger, the first book of her SciFi Fantasy series, is currently just .99 for Kindle! 

     

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thoughts on Self Acceptance

Henry  David Thoreau once said, “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears; however measured or far away.”

How cool is that? So what happens to the person who gathers the courage to follow that unique combination of beats without allowing others to trip him up? He or she finds self acceptance--a peace brought about by doing what comes natural. Let's face it: Following the crowd can be exhausting if you're not into it. 

As Ned Herts follows the ups and downs of his secret path, marching to his own drum, the authors hope readers will relate to his struggles and find the strength to forge their unique paths. In addition to the first two books of Ned's middle grade series ....

   
Click images above to purchase on Amazon.com!

... here's a great picture book for even younger children!  No, we didn't write it, but we wish we had!

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Kea Alwang and Melissa Mertz at The B Hive Organic Salon

What is the B Hive? It's an organic salon in Hillsdale, NJ that is hosting local vendors who sell handmade items. Check them out!

Here's their event flyer:

Ned Makes the News!

Hi all! Melissa and Kea are so pleased to share an article about Ned's series on NorthJersey.com!

 

ToyConNJ Appearance

Sunday, October 19th, from 8:00 until 3:00 pm, Ned's coauthors will be at ToyConNJ in Parsippany, NJ. Kea Alwang and Melissa Mertz will be selling and signing books.

Whether you get there or not, we are so appreciative of the excitement Ned's fans have shown for Head in the Game.  Please don't forget to enter Ned's raffle for a chance to win fun prizes! 

 

 

Launch Giveaway for Head in the Game (The Secret Path of Ned the Ninja Book 2)

Woo-hoo! 12:01 a.m. has arrived and so has Ned's second book, Head in the Game! 

You can find it on Amazon.com and BN.com.

Celebrate with us! Enter our launch giveaway!
(Giveaway entry at bottom of post.)

You can win...

1) A karate Prize Pack
(includes 1 $10 AMC Theaters Gift Card,
1 hachimaki (karate headband),
1 2-sided Ned the Ninja Mug, 1 white belt)

    

 2) 1 print copy of Ned's first book, Reluctant Hero.

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The Secret Path of Ned the Ninja ... Book Two Cover Reveal!

Get ready! Get set! Ned Herts continues on his rather unique path in book two,

The Secret Path of Ned the Ninja: Head in the Game:

The authors, Kea and Melissa, thank their awesome cover illustrator, C. Spliedt, for a phenomenal job! Can't wait to see what Ned and Cracker Jack are up to? The book officially launches on October 15th at Amazon.com and BN.com.

Ned the Ninja's New Book Announcements!

Ned is so excited ... and a little nervous over some BIG news!

1) Book Two ... The Secret Path of Ned the Ninja: Head in the Game ... officially launches October 15th!

2) Head in the Game's Cover Reveal is this Saturday, 9/20/14! You can view the new cover here and on Facebook.

 

 

And the winners are.....

Ned has had such a fantastic summer...thanks to the awesome readers who took him along on their summer adventures. Our two favorite shots have been chosen! The winners will receive a print copy of Ned's next book, Head in the Game.

And the winners are....
The Shanley Family
The Shrager Family

Ned was so thrilled to see an MMA event and he loved sitting in a king's throne!!!
Thank you guys!!