Award-winning author, Darcy Pattison, discusses how to find surprising success independently publishing your children's book: writing, layout and design, marketing, and more.
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Children’s book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for children. See her books at MimsHouseBooks.com
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