Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children’s books. Whether it’s pirates, princesses, spies, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children of all ages.
Her best-selling book, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes! has reached number one on Amazon in March of 2020 and has remained in the top 200 books since then.
She published Mindfulness for Kids with J. Robin Albertson-Wren.
Carole has co-authored two self-help books. Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing with Julie A. Gerber, and Marketing Indieworld with both Julie A. Gerber and Angela Hausman.
Roman is the CEO of a global transportation company, as well as a practicing medium.
She also writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden and has created an anthology of the mythical town of Bulwark, Georgia with a group of indie authors.
Writing is her passion and one of her favorite pastimes. Roman reinvents herself frequently, and her family calls her the ‘mother of reinvention.’ She resides on Long Island, near her children and grandchildren.
Her series includes:
Captain No Beard
If You Were Me and Lived in- Cultural
If You Were Me and Lived in- Historical
Nursery series
Oh Susannah- Early Reader and coloring book
Grady Whilland the Templeton Codex
Giggles Galore- Coming in December 2022
Mindfulness for Kids with co-author J. Robin Albertson-Wren
The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids; 800 plus Jokes! 1 and 2
Spies, Code Talkers, and Secret Agents A World War 2 Book for Kids
Navigating Indieworld- with co-author Julie A. Gerber
Marketing Indieworld- with co-authors Angela Hausman and Julie A. Gerber
Adult Fiction under the pen name Brit Lunden
Bulwark
The Knowing- Book 1- A Bulwark Anthology
The Devil and Dayna Dalton- Book 9-A Bulwark Anthology
Her latest book is the YA Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex.
Visit Carole’s website at www.CarolePRoman.com or connect with her on Twitter and Facebook.
Before you started writing your book, what kind of research did you do to prepare yourself?
I have two sons. I had a front-row seat to bullying and learning challenges. No research needed.
Did you pursue publishers or did you opt to self-pub?
I left it with a literary agent for two years. When nothing happened, I decided to pursue the indie route.
If self-published, did you hire someone to format the ebook version for you or did you do it yourself? Can you tell us what that was like?
I work with Chrissy Hobbs at Indie Publishing. She is patient, wise and a wonderful person to work with. https://www.indiepublishinggroup.com/ She is smart and will take time to answer questions.
If self-published, how did you determine the price?
I looked at other books, compared prices and looked at my profit margin.
Did you purposefully choose a distinct month to release your book? Why?
I wanted a soft opening through the summer so that I could gather editorial reviews. The hard push came in September when kids go back to school.
How did you choose your cover?
My son does the cover work. He plans it and then finds an artist to create it. He has done all of my covers.
Did you write your book, then revise or revise as you went?
Yes, I am constantly starting over and developing the story.
Did you come up with special swag for your book and how are you using it to help get the word out about your book?
I used to do that. Covid changed a lot of that. Funds for marketing are much more limited right now.
Did you consider making or hiring someone to make a book trailer for your book? If so, what’s the link?
I have two people working on that right now.
What’s your opinion on giving your book away to sell other copies of your book?
I'm fine with anything that gets word of the book out.
What are three of the most important things you believe an author should do before their book is released?
I like to see what Kirkus, Foreword, readers Favorite, Blue Ink, Feathered Quill and a host of others have to say about the book. If they aren't impressed, then maybe you have to rethink.
What are three of the most important things you believe an author should do after their book is released?
Put up posts on Facebook, book tours, do as many interviews as you can.
What kind of pre-promotion did you do before the book came out?
Not much, except
for some posts to Facebook.
Do you have a long term plan with your book?
Hoping it makes it as a series.
What would you like to say to your readers and fans about your book?
This book is a coming-of-age story that uses fantasy as the vehicle. It's about building confidence, believing in yourself, and learning that nothing should hold you back. It's appealing to all genders and ages, and I hope people relate to the challenges and victories of the characters. .
Inside the Book
Templeton Academy- the superhero high school is finally open!
The prestigious academy is recruiting the best of the best to enroll in its student body.
The school is as mysterious as it is exclusive.
Grady Whill thinks there is nothing special about him to make the grade.
However, his best friend, Aarush Patel has been selected and thinks Grady has the right stuff.
Even school bully, Elwood Bledsoe is attending.
If Grady is fortunate enough to be picked, his guardian has forbidden him to attend.
Will a family secret prevent Grady from becoming the superhero he was destined to be?
“Roman’s writing is excellent: portraying wonderful, complex characters. Narrated by Grady, the story reveals his kindness and humor. (“Aarush lived in a smart home as opposed to my stupid home,” he tells readers). It also illustrates the lovely symbiotic friendship between Grady and Aarush, who protect each other from trouble and ridicule…With the book’s many touching, funny, and edge-of-your-seat moments, readers will be cheering to hear more from Grady.” Blue Ink Review
“With a page-turning plot and exciting twists and turns, this book is sure to become a treasured favorite.”- Review by Book Excellence
“If I were to give a book to every young adult in this world, I would give them Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex by Carole P. Roman without blinking. I absolutely loved every moment of this uplifting and fascinating story. It’s filled with valuable life lessons, adventure, peril, and highly relatable and lovable characters.” Reviewed by Emma Megan for Readers’ Favorite
“Harry Potter meets Sky High. If you’re a fan of young adult stories where protagonists go to mysterious schools to train their superhuman abilities, don’t miss out on Grady Whill and The Templeton Codex.” Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Reader’s Favorite
“With a detailed descriptive narrative, great character development, and compelling dialogue, the author has created a story that will have young readers engaged to the very end.” Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Reader’s Favorite
Book Information
Release Date: July 18, 2022
Publisher: Chelshire, Inc.
Soft Cover: ISBN: 978-1950080434; 286 pages; $10.99; eBook $8.99; FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Qvn3kv
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