August | 2020 | "CAT'S BOOK LIBRARY 4 READERS"

Hello and Welcome to Mom’s, Dad’s, and Grandparents too!
Cat is hoping you will share this post with your kids. Meet my friend and awesome author, Lance Nevis. But to children, he is known nationally as “Big Red Chicken™” and has many adorable children’s books you can read to the kids in your home this summer into fall. Even the adults get some tickles and giggles.

So here is a little more about Big Red, about how he began writing children’s books way back in 2007. He self-publishes them himself as he founded ‘Animal Rain Productions’ back in 2010. He helps give back to autism research.

Here is a message from Big Red aka,. Lance Nevis as he shares in his own words a wee bit more!

“I have long dreamed of doing something to make a difference. I have always had an artistic side playing music, singing, and writing my whole life. My hopes are that one day these books will help raise money and awareness towards the fight against autism …as all the books are dedicated to my autistic nephew Michael Nevis Jr., and my hopes are that with the help of supporters, readers, and the social media age that I will be able to help raise money and awareness for autism.“

“These are poetic books with fantasy inspired by some of my life events. They promote imagination and artistic stimulation. I have been told that some of the words are difficult yet I believe they encourage the building of vocabulary. Kids are smart and inquisitive as they will ask how to pronounce words and when they learn a word, they will then ask what it means if they do not know them.”

“The story of me writing these books start way back as letters to my daughter. See, there was a time in my life that my struggles with alcohol brought me some trouble which caused my daughter and me to be separated. I could not stand the fact that I was putting her through this and vowed that I would get her out this as fast as I could.”

“Certain officials had told me the rules of letter writing while she was in this situation. I thought about it for a while and my first book Animal Rain was born in 2007. I have since then started my own publishing company which is called Animal Rain Productions and have a total of five books released, two of which are new releases and are color-combo books.”

Now, about my nickname, one-day on a fishing trip three years ago a little boy was running up and down the shore insisting that I was Big Red Chicken™ LOL, his Dad said, “Son, you don’t know him well enough to call him that.” The boy then said, “No Dad, that’s Big Red Chicken!” Since then it has stuck. So I hired an attorney and trademarked the name, “Big Red Chicken. ™”

“My books are made to bring people together and instill imagination in the minds of children. Although it has been a struggle getting noticed, I have endured and continue to believe in my dream that one day these stories will be in the hands of many and bring joy and a smile to them all!”

“Thank you for all the support that has been given to me on this incredible journey.

God Bless, Big Red Chicken …A special “Thanks” to my Mom and Dad who sometimes think I am a little crazy but yet continue to support me.”

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About The Author ~ Lance E Nevis

Lance E. Nevis, is a popular best-selling So. Oregon author of delightful children’s storybooks + Colorbook Combos books. He writes under the pen name of “Big Red Chicken™”…His children’s books are unique reads and combo color books. Lance is the Founder/Owner of Animal Rain Productions as he began writing and publishing children’s books as a way to give back and support children “touched” by autism. He has many published colorful fun books with vibrant colors, fun characters, and stories that rhyme, some from his childhood.

Big Red shares, “I was born in Sacramento in 1964, and I had long dreamed about doing something to make a difference. I have always had an artistic side playing music, singing, and writing my whole life. I hope that these books will help raise money and awareness for the fight against autism.

“My first book is titled “Animal Rain,” published in 2007, since then, I founded and started my own publishing company called “Animal Rain Productions.” All my books are available online on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and my new official website. I continue to believe in my dream that one day these stories will be in the hands of many and bring joy and smiles to both young and old!”

Lance writes and publishes all his books to bring people together and instill and open children’s imaginations! A house painter by day, Lance has five kids, and when he’s not working, he enjoys fishing on the ‘Mighty Rogue River’ and spending time with family. He resides in Southern Oregon.

Come connect with the author as Lance is on Social Media!
Website, Join Author’s Newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Amazon

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I couldn’t be more excited to share this news for my dear friend and fellow critically acclaimed Author, Max Ivey known as “The Blind Blogger & Poscast Host of “What’s Your Excuse.” He began writing a travel series with the first book titled, “The Blind Blogger’s NYC Adventures” + How you can make your dreams come true.

He has now just released book two of the series titled, “The Blind Blogger’s First Speaking and Signing Adventures + How you can conquer your fears. See, Max never let’s his disability of no sight which happened when he was 12-years-old. Yes, it may take him more planning when he needs to travel, but he has such a inspiring desire to accomplish his life and career goals that he goes full board when he sets his mind to it!

So, I’m excited to share I helped Max with submitting his new book through the literary influencers, Readers Favorite for an editorial book review. And he grab a high solid 4-star awared review! Let me share more about who Maxwell is and all the many hats he wears as he is a pretty multi-faceted guy. Cat is very blessed to have him as a good friend and I enjoy suppoting all that Max does as he supports me!

About The Author:

Born and raised outside Houston, TX, critically acclaimed author Maxwell Ivey, Jr, is a prolific self-help writer who lost his sight at the age of twelve. He’s known around the world as ‘The Blind blogger,’ and the founder and host of his popular podcast called “What’s Your Excuse.” Max enjoys networking and connecting others, is a hilarious motivational and inspiring speaker, a veteran of over 255 podcast interviews, a podcast guest talent agent too! He offers a coarse called “8 Weeks to Podcast Rockstar. Yes, this blind man wears many hats and is multifaceted.

Ivey has several books to his credit, including his newest travel series with the first book titled The Blind Blogger’s NYC Adventures. His newly released second book of the series, The Blind Blogger’s First Speaking and Signing Adventures, and has him sharing his travels in memoir form about overcoming obstacles, not just with having no sight. Still, he helps others conquer their fears in career and life. All of his books are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and many online book retailers.

Maxwell is a unique Amtrak aficionado who enjoys travel by train and won the 2016 Amtrak Residency Award in place for writers working on their literary projects while traveling with Amtrak crisscrossing the country to many speaking events and book signings. From humble beginnings, Max grew up in a family of carnival owners as he wanted to continue in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps and be part of the family business.

Max graduated from college and became heavily involved in the Eagle Scouts. At the same time, he worked in the family business alongside his brothers until his father succumbed to lung cancer. Faced with his own mortality, Max made some life-altering changes. He underwent gastric surgery and lost over 250 pounds, which inspired him to write his first two books. He learned how to blog using software for visually-impaired people. Overcoming many obstacles, Max built an online presence and now shares his experiences on “The Blind Blogger (dot) net.”

Today, Max is an inspirational and personal motivational coach who runs a little business by buying and selling carnival equipment and amusement park rides. Still a native Texan, Max loves to sing and spend time with his unique and crazy dog, a “Greymation” named Penny (half Greyhound, half Dalmatian). His hobbies are reading, singing, and blogging are among Max’s favorite things to do. He especially enjoys helping others find their bliss in life. Max and Penny reside in Conroe, TX.

Hire Maxwell as he is available for inspirational speaking events, Keynote for virtual and in-person conferences.

Visit and connect with Max on Social Media!
Website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Amazon, Linkedin

The New Release & Readers Favorite Review:

Reviewed by Donna Parrey for Readers’ Favorite

Author Maxwell Ivey Jr. describes his book, The Blind Blogger’s First Speaking and Signing Adventures, as “part memoir/part self-help” and the two genres are inextricably entwined. Max takes us along on his journey from Texas to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Florida, sharing his successes, his troubles, and his life lessons along the way. The book is structured somewhat chronologically, although there are occasional re-routes to examine a back story along the way.

Most of the 32 chapters are a quick read and each includes priceless “key takeaways” at the end. While the storyteller may be unsighted, he has a keen vision for extracting opportunities to learn and grow from his experiences, and we are the beneficiaries. In his last chapter, he gathers all 95 inspirational key takeaways as a handy reminder for readers that they, too, can overcome obstacles and achieve more than they may have thought themselves capable of doing.

Right from the first page of chapter one, it was clear to me that Max Ivey could sense authors’ insecurities and wanted to help us erase them. He’s been there, done that. Through honest and sometimes humorous anecdotes, we learn about how the blind author plans for success, solves problems and gets things done. In The Blind Blogger’s First Speaking and Signing Adventures, Ivey combines family history, new acquaintances, travel adventures, and personal insights to give readers a full picture of this man and his mission.

He teaches and entertains with stories about canned oysters, singing doo-wop, and facing every author’s fear: what if you had a book signing and nobody came? One of his key takeaways after chapter ten is “God will put people in your path that you are destined to meet.” Perhaps this is why you have found Maxwell Ivey’s book. To reference his carnival days, you might be a “lucky duck.” Well worth the read!

Come visit Author, Maxwell Ivey’s Amazon page to view and purchase all his books today!

Here is an amazing podcast Max was a guest on and with the “Fabulous Ms. Jena Rodriguez” and her show “Brave Masters” …