Linda Hansen loves combining art and nature. After retiring from her career as the Executive Director of a non-profit, she has finally found time to follow her creative passions. She is currently working in watercolor and is both the author and illustrator of two creative children’s picture books. A good friend and neighbor of Linda’s urged her to write a book. Linda realized she could start a new journey by combining her love of painting with another new adventure in life... writing. Linda grew up in St. Louis, MO and currently lives in FL with her husband and two dogs- very close to the small pond where the true story of Otto the Otter, A Big Surprise takes place and, on the street where Little Lost Dog, Looking For His Home was found. Linda’s first book, Otto the Otter, A Big Surprise was published in 2021 when it became available on Amazon, local stores, Barnes & Noble, and nature preserves. The Mote Aquarium is using her book as part of their Sea Me Read program. Linda thought her writing a book was going to be ‘one and done’, but her second book, Little Lost Dog, Looking for His Home, became available on Amazon this past October. http://lindahansenauthor.com The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.com If you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below. https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow Please help The Douglas Coleman Show continue to bring you high quality programs like this. Go to our Fundrazer page. https://fnd.us/e2CLX2?ref=sh_eCTqb8

Little Lost Dog, Looking for His Home is the true story of Little Lost Dog who was found walking on the street of a subdivision one day. The story is about everything a family did to find the little dog’s owner… until one special day. The book is about how important the commitment to dog ownership is as a member of the family. It tells the story of how to ensure your dog is properly identified with a collar and tags and to consider having them microchipped for easier identification if they are found. It is valuable for children and families to know this information. Children, 4-8 years old, will like this story because it is about a lost dog and they will want to know what happens to him. If you would like to own a copy of this book it is available in online stores everywhere, simply type in the title to find it. Here is a link to help you out: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Lost-Dog-Looking-Home/dp/1737830876/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= This author also has their own website and Facebook page at: https://www.lindahansenauthor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lindahansenauthor/

My guest today grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to Largo, Florida, seven years ago, where she currently lives. She took art classes in high school but couldn’t follow her passion for art until she retired. She jokes that she is going to be the next Grandma Moses. There is a retention pond next to her home in Florida, and of course, there are the expected frogs and turtles, but the biggest surprise and joy is ‘their’ otter, whom they have named Otto. It is because of Otto that a good friend and neighbor urged my guest to write a book. She realized she could start a new journey by combining her love of painting with another new adventure in life... writing. She has written and illustrated her first children’s picture book, Otto the Otter, A Big Surprise. Welcome to Authors Over 50, Linda Hansen.

Linda Hansen clicked Publish on her first children's book and you can publish your children's book in 2022 as well - just like Linda. Check out this short video where we interview our newest published author as she provides tips and words of encouragement for new and aspiring authors. Check out Linda's book: Otto the Otter: A Big Surprise by clicking the link below: https://amzn.to/3rbRNfR Thanks for watching the video [Publish Your Children's Book in 2022 - Just Like Linda!]. I hope it encourages you to reach for your dreams - regardless of experience, age, or when others tell you it cannot be done. If you would like help, feel free to set up a free consult at: https://www.selfpubmadesimple.com #books #authortube #selfpublishing -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Unlock the Secrets: Free Self-Publishing Course with April Cox" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgvqL5J9Yys -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

Book Trailer for Otto the Otter by Linda Hansen- purchase it at www.Linda Hansen author.com!!

Bedtime stories and nap time stories for toddlers and older children are a great way to spend time together with family while reading your favorite story. OTTO THE OTTER, A BIG SURPRISE By Linda Hansen https://www.lindahansenauthor.com/ottotheotter This is the true story of Otto the Otter, a North American River Otter who visited one family’s small pond every day. The family loved watching him and taking pictures of his antics. Then one day, Otto brought them the most amazing surprise! You too can read your own copy of this book again and again at any time of day. 🌞📚🌛 Book Link: https://www.lindahansenauthor.com/product-page/otto-the-otter-a-big-surprise-hardcover kids book read aloud, #kids books read aloud, read a loud story, read along books, read with me books, story book, #Storytime read aloud, children's story, books for kids, #book stories, bedtime story read aloud, #bedtime stories book read aloud, bed time story book, read along, #readaloud, #kidsbook , Bedtime story, childrens bedtime stories, children's books read aloud, #books for kids, #bedtime stories for kids, read a loud story, stories read aloud for kids

Welcome to today's read aloud story for kids, Otto the Otter: A Big Surprise! "This is the true story of a North American River Otter who visited one family’s small pond every day. The family loved watching him and taking pictures of his antics. Then one day, Otto brought them the most amazing surprise!" ✍️ 🎨 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY Linda Hansen 🦦💧🦦💧🦦💧🦦💧🦦💧🦦💧🦦💧🦦 👋 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲! Where we make story time into a fun, immersive experience for kids of all ages! Here we read aloud all kinds of children’s books. Your kids will always find a story that they love and will listen to over and over again. Welcome to the Young Reader’s Story Time Family! 🙏📚 Please support the Authors and Publishers of these amazing books by purchasing a copy to add to your home library. The physical book will help to really immerse your young reader into the story and help instill a love for reading! Thank you SO much for watching! Make sure to subscribe to never miss a new storytime video ☺️ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 📚𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞: https://amzn.to/3y13Y1r ✅ 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHzvv8KPZ0QLnfprD6eUQ_w?sub_confirmation=1 ‼️ 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦: https://doppys.com/collections/free-printables-for-kids ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ **As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide free kids book read aloud videos for you every week! #readaloudstoriesforkids #kidsbooksreadaloud #readaloudstory

Buy Otto the Otter: https://amzn.to/3cKeW4v After retirement from a fulfilling career, Linda Hansen decided to take up watercolors as a hobby. But when a friend encouraged her to write a book - something she'd never before considered - Linda decided to combine both new interests and wrote & illustrated her first children's book (Otto the Otter)... at age 77! She's an inspiring example that there's no such thing as too late or too old. Take a listen to this inspiring & enjoyable conversation about her book & her journey. About Linda (From her website) Linda Hansen grew up in St. Louis and currently lives in Florida. She works in watercolor and acrylics. Her style is often filled with bold color and though her work is not abstract, it is often thought of as being like the work done by the Fauve artists of Paris. Linda has a lifelong love for animals. Currently, Linda and her husband own two dogs, ‘our girls’. Since moving to Florida, Linda has helped save a great grey heron, an anhinga, a snowy egret, and a grackle nestling. Recently, they rescued a lost dog and found him a loving home. #ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNO TRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3 Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQ Path To Authorship Audio Course: https://avid.fm/authorshipwithelsa/take-the-first-steps-on-your-path-to-authorship Elsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.