Published March, 2013
Description:
When a secret agent dog,
Dogon, informed four best friends that Nina has a bad horrible scratch
and she won't be able to play her musical instruments, they must quickly
come and make her feel better. While deciding what to do next, there's a
veritable blizzard of ideas put forth, and the girls have to sift
through them all to come up with a plan of action. Together they create a
magical world full of adventures where every obstacle can be overcome
with mutual support and joint creativity. Magic in Us is an inspiration
for children to learn and grow into well-rounded individuals, to realize
the power of friendship, to learn about the value of problem solving
and discover hidden talents. It told by 10 years old Natalie Tinti. She
is not only a multi-awarded talented writer, she is also an amazing
artist!
Guest Post
One Day of My Writing
Saturday morning…is my writing time (if I don’t have any
events or presentations). The first thing first: I make myself comfortable on
the bed with a lot of pillows then I open up my miniature computer to find my
recent work. Right now it’s The Wanted.
I’m so close to finishing it! But completing a story seems to always be the
hardest part of the whole writing process for me; I start giving up slowly when
I’m getting closer and closer to the conclusion.
“Okay, let’s do this! I need only 5000 words, just 5000 more
to wrap it all up, it’s less than 1/6th of the book. I’m going to
complete it today! I know I can do it,” I try to cheer myself up. I really want
to get it over with and start the next book and then the next book and next…There
are so many ideas in my head and so little time to
create.
I stare at the white screen as if I’m waiting for it to
write on its own. “Come on,” I try to make my fingers start typing away. I put down a word and just erase it. Bummer!
My mind is already in another dimension creating a different story. I try
another way to bust myself and get in the mood to finish this book, the one I
am so close to finishing. What else can I do? Okay, I’ll read a couple of
chapters of my manuscript. Usually after different ways of trying to find the
perfect writing mood I get too much on the story that I can’t even think
creatively. Few hours past and still I haven’t put down a word. I stare at the
screen some more, slowly giving up at this writing thing today. Maybe tomorrow…
Then I just switch subject, go on Google and start listening
to k-pop. It brought me to the dancing mood! I dance to myself in my head as I
listen to the songs. Great! That’s was I need! I pull out my story again and
start running my fingers across my keyboard. My dancing fingers go with the
sound of the beat and I’m carried away. This is what usually gets me in the
mood! Thanks k-pop, now I’m even closer on finishing my book, The Wanted.
At age thirteen Natalie Tinti is a multi-award winning author, illustrator, of 12 children’s books and an inspirational public speaker who promotes varied uplifting messages for her peers as well as their parents. Despite this early success as an artist Natalie was recommended to repeat Kindergarten as her teacher thought she didn’t have adequate language function and memory recall. However, this apparent set back would later serve as a valuable growth experience in her social awareness and desire to help her classmates. Natalie’s books gave her a platform for speaking at various venues where she promoted the empowerment of children to include: the value of social skills for overall happiness and as a tool in dealing with bullies, appreciating one’s unique talents and personality to bolster self-confidence, and challenging children of all ages to build friendships by having the courage to include others.
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