27
Jul
2020
A GREAT DEAL ON AMAZON!
By Cindy Murray on July 27, 2020 in My Posts with No Comments
Click on the AMAZON BUTTON for easy purchasing. “Sophie and Scottie’s Adventures of the Monarch Mystery” is only $6.99 on Amazon! A fun chapter book to read in the classroom or at home for students ages 7 to 12. Join Sophie and Scottie as they solve an epic mystery with lots of action, adventure, a […]
7
Nov
2019
Calling all Teachers – Author Visit Information
By Cindy Murray on November 7, 2019 in My Posts with No Comments
Calling all teachers in the Dallas, TX area! I’m looking forward to an author visit to your school. Review my Author-Visit information page and send me an email! Ya’ll have a great 2021-2022 school year!
25
Apr
2019
B4R Bookstore enables you to Order Signed Copies!
By Cindy Murray on April 25, 2019 in My Posts with No Comments
Books 4 Readers Bookstore allows everyone to order my books that I will sign, starting at just $6.99! Once I receive the order, I sign and ship the books. If you have special requests on how to sign them, just email me at cindy@cindycmurray.com and I will fulfill your request.
5
Jan
2019
INTERVIEW with Indie Beacon Radio
By Cindy Murray on January 5, 2019 in My Posts with No Comments
My interview on the Indie Beacon Radio podcast on January 8th was really fun! Their website is – IndieBeacon.com. The link to the interview can be accessed by clicking here. I discussed my writing journey as well as my book series – The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie. This book series is perfect for children ages 7 […]
18
Nov
2018
Sophie and Scottie’s Adventures of Sweet Tooth Rock Receives a 5-Star Review!
By Cindy Murray on November 18, 2018 in My Posts with No Comments
Reader’s Favorite has recognized the third book in “The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie” book series with a 5-star review! This review encourages middle grade children ages 8 to 12 to read this delightful book that is full of action and adventure. “The writing is highly skilled with an easy flow from one magical scene to another.” Please go to: […]
8
Jul
2017
Author Visit
By Cindy Murray on July 8, 2017 in My Posts with No Comments
“I love, love your third book!” I recently presented to Mrs. Glynn’s 4th/5th grade class regarding all three of my books in The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie Book Series. I talked about writing techniques, plot development, character ideas, and the publishing industry. Mrs. Glynn (one of Poway Unified School District’s 2015 Teacher of the […]
8
Oct
2016
Sophie and Scottie’s Adventures of Something’s Fishy receives 5-Star Review!
By Cindy Murray on October 8, 2016 in My Posts with No Comments
I’m happy to announce that Readers’ Favorite has recognized the second book in my book series, “Sophie and Scottie’s Adventures of Something’s Fishy“, with a 5-star review! This review validates that this adventure-mystery is perfect for readers ages 8 to 12. Read the review at: https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/sophie-and-scotties-adventures-of-somethings-fishy
8
Oct
2016
READERS FAVORITE RECOGNIZES “SOPHIE AND SCOTTIE’S ADVENTURES OF THE MONARCH MYSTERY” SILVER AWARD
By Cindy Murray on October 8, 2016 in Press Releases with No Comments
Readers Favorite recognizes “Sophie and Scotties Adventures of the Monarch Mystery” in its 2016 international book award contest. SAN DIEGO, CA – 10/07/2016 (PRESS RELEASE JET) — The 2016 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries. Readers’ Favorite has become the fastest growing book review and award […]
24
Sep
2016
Barnes and Noble Now Carries Book Series
By Cindy Murray on September 24, 2016 in My Posts with No Comments
Barnes and Noble is carrying The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie! If it’s not in their store, store clerks can order the books for you. Perfect for children ages 7 to 12 and are rated “G.” Each book of full of action, adventure, a touch of science, and a bit of magic!
30
Aug
2016
The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie Book Series WINS GOLD FAMILY CHOICE AWARD 2017
By Cindy Murray on August 30, 2016 in My Posts with No Comments
All three books in the series are now 2017 Gold Family Choice Award Winners. Judges scores are calculated mathematically in 11 different areas. These books SCORED 100 out of 110! The Family Choice Spokesperson describes this as “EXTRAORDINARY SCORES!” This book set is rated “G” and is full of action, adventure, a touch of science, […]
16
Dec
2015
AUTHOR BOOK EVENTS 2022
By Cindy Murray on December 16, 2015 in My Posts with No Comments
AWARD WINNING ADVENTURES OF SOPHIE AND SCOTTIE BOOK SERIES EVENTS SCHEDULE: Year of 2022 I will be selling my books through independent book stores. If you can’t find The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie on the shelves, ask the book store manager to order them from Ingram. I am selling signed books at the on-line […]
7
Nov
2015
Sophie and Scottie’s Adventures of the Monarch Mystery gets 5-Star Review!
By Cindy Murray on November 7, 2015 in My Posts with No Comments
I’m excited to share that Sophie and Scottie’s Adventures of the Monarch Mystery has received a 5-Star Review from Readersfavorite.com. Their website is one of the fastest growing review sites for authors on the internet and is the recipient of the “Honor Excellence” and “Best Website for Authors” awards by the Assoc. of Independent Authors. […]
10
Jul
2014
Monarch Butterflies
By Cindy Murray on July 10, 2014 in My Posts with No Comments
One of the best recognized butterfly species on earth is the Monarch Butterfly. Each November hundreds of millions of butterflies from the U.S. and Canada migrate to a mountainous region 60 miles west of Mexico City near Angangueo, Mexico. This phenomenon is considered one of the greatest migrations on earth. Too learn more about the […]
5
Aug
2021
YEAR OF THE READER 2022
By Cindy Murray on August 5, 2021 in My Posts with No Comments
It’s time to give your electronic devices are rest for 30 minutes a day and read! A great place to find books is at B4R Bookstore – This is where you will find “The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie” Book Series that is perfect for ages 7 to 12. Full of action, adventure, a touch […]
14
Jul
2021
July Guest Blogger
By Cindy Murray on July 14, 2021 in My Posts with No Comments
It was fun to be this month’s guest blogger – I chat about Sophie and Scottie, their adventures, and why I decided to write children’s books. Enjoy! Just click on Turning Mountains into Molehills.
30
Apr
2021
Love to Promote Literacy
By Cindy Murray on April 30, 2021 in My Posts with No Comments
Always fun to read to students at an author visit! You can hear a pin drop when I read from “Sophie and Scottie’s Adventures of the Monarch Mystery.” The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie Book Series is full of action, adventure, a touch of science, and a bit of magic! Starting at $8.99 on Amazon […]
25
Feb
2020
Booking Author Visit
By Cindy Murray on February 25, 2020 in My Posts with No Comments
Here is a great way to learn about and book me for a school visit at Authorbookings.com. To invite me to your school: https://www.authorbookings.com/members/cindy-c-murray. I love to talk with students about being a good citizen, writing techniques, goal setting, character development, and other fun topics we can chat about. I can also be reached at 1-858-337-1102. The Adventures […]
6
Nov
2019
Fun Reading for the Family
By Cindy Murray on November 6, 2019 in My Posts with No Comments
This fun family is ready to join Sophie and Scottie in “Sophie and Scottie’s Adventures of the Monarch Mystery” to solve an epic mystery in the 5-star rated chapter book as well as a Silver Medal Winner in the Children’s Adventure category from Readers’ Favorite. The monarchs have vanished in Mexico and the girls are […]
5
Jul
2019
Gift Giving Grandma!
By Cindy Murray on July 5, 2019 in My Posts with No Comments
This gift giving Grandma has bought the set of “The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie” for her two grand children. They’ll have great summer adventures as they read these books! Each book is perfect for kids ages 7 to 12 and is full of action, adventure, a touch of science, and a bit of magic! […]
9
May
2019
Self Publishing Tips
By Cindy Murray on May 9, 2019 in My Posts with No Comments
Here are some helpful hints about self publishing. Just click on this picture to read it and email me if you have any questions at cindy@cindycmurray.com

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