Towanda Mckie

Biography

Towanda Mckie is a native of Baltimore, Maryland but currently resides in York, Pennsylvania. She is a certified teacher, literacy advocate, and writer. Towanda's goal is to not only bring attention to the illiteracy rate across the globe but to advocate for literacy services for those who have fallen behind.

Towanda and her family promotes reading by writing stories that are interesting and funny, they also promote events that celebrate reading and show the importance of literacy at home, and they do book reviews with the hope that someone is inspired to visit the library or bookstore for books to read.

Towanda loves to write, laugh, and spend time with her family which includes her husband, Andrew and their two children, Tyler and Kayla.

Kayla Mckie is in eighth grade and also writes with her mom. They have written one book together, Addy Goes to Grandma's House and are working on their next children's book with plans for the release in February 2015. Towanda and Kayla are both working on individual projects.

Please follow them on Facebook,Twitter and YouTube as Mckie Works. You can also contact them through their website @ http://www.mckieworks.com/Contact-Us.html.

Smashwords Interview

Describe your desk

My desk is the size of a small kitchen table. It has a table fan, radio, and a lamp so that I can work at night and not disturb my husband's sleep. I also have a small basket with pens, pencils, tape, sticky notes, colorful stick pens, paper clips, etc. My desk looks like one that you would find in an office. Most of the time everything stays organized but when I get into a midnight writing session it's a different story. I also have a scented candle that I burn when I feel overwhelmed. The scent helps to relax me.

When did you first start writing?

I have always loved writing. As a child and teenager I wrote short stories but never kept them. I wrote in journals and scribbled whenever I had a chance. I am now beginning to publish some of my work.

Where to find Towanda Mckie online

Website: http://www.mckieworks.com
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://www.mckieworks.com/blog.html

Where to buy in print

http://www.amazon.com/Addy-Goes-To-Grandmas-House/dp/1449090257/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406315069&sr=8-1&keywords=addy+goes+to+grandma%27s+house

Books

Addy Goes To Grandma's House-2nd edition by Towanda Mckie

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 1,400. Language: English. Published: February 22, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Family / General, Fiction » Children’s books » Family / General

Addy is eight years old and in the third grade. Join Addy as she goes through her school day anxiously waiting for it to end. You see, Addy is going to her grandma’s house this weekend and she is so excited that she cannot think of anything else. Addy’s excitement is funny, heartwarming and will bring memories back to those who have also visited their grandma’s house. This story tells about the lo

Cassie's Birthday Wish by Towanda Mckie & Kayla Mckie

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 990. Language: English. Published: February 9, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, Fiction » Children’s books » Imagination & Play

Cassie is eight years old and wants nothing more than a puppy for her next birthday. She has asked her parents for a puppy what seems like a thousand times. Cassie is willing to do anything to prove to her parents that she is ready to take care of a puppy. Will Cassie convince her parents to give her this birthday wish?

I Almost Strangled My Teenager! by Towanda Mckie

Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 33,050. Language: English. Published: August 23, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » General

The Randolph family is focused on raising their two children, Aden and Kimberly with Christian values. This family finds themselves facing one challenge after the other as their teenage son, Aden rebels in every way imaginable and Kristin’s dad suffers a tragic accident. Aden skips class, steals, lies and walks a thin line to being a criminal.

Addy Goes to Grandma's House by Towanda Mckie & Kayla Mckie

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 1,620. Language: English. Published: July 26, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Family / General

Addy is eight years old and in the third grade. Join Addy as she goes through her school day anxiously waiting for it to end. You see, Addy is going to her grandma’s house this weekend and she is so excited that she cannot think of anything else.

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