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The Adventures of Winston the Pig: Meet Winston - Book Tour and Giveaway

2/17/2023

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The Adventures of Winston the Pig: Meet Winston
Written by Sarah Ambrosia Mulleneaux
Illustrated by Nadiya Lobanova
Genre: Children's Picture Book 

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​Winston the pig is not like the other animals where he lives. He has big red glasses and loves eating more than almost anything. He also has a habit of getting into trouble. Join Winston on the first of many adventures as he tries to find his place in the world and learns some valuable lessons along the way.


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Sarah lives in Arizona with her husband, kids, and menagerie of pets including Winston the pig. She is a surgical nurse who loves writing and has enjoyed working on this book with her friend and colleague, Nadiya. She and her two sons also run a pooper scooper business called The Poop Fairy.


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Nadiya Lobanova is a medical and scientific illustrator with a surgical nursing background. Due to her wide interest in other fields, she is also keen on creating illustrations for children's books and thus teamed up with Sarah to visualize a wonderful story in hopes of bringing a bit more kindness to this world through a growing generation.


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How did you decide to become an author?
I always loved to read even as a kid. I would make up stories for my siblings and sometimes would even do plays. I just have always thought it would be neat to write a children's book. Felt that I needed to. 

What is something unique/quirky about you?
I sort of have an obsession with the movie Dirty Dancing. I have different anniversary dvd versions and have gone to see the movie in the theater when they bring it back. I have even been to the resort where most of the movie was filmed. When a song plays from the movie I could tell you what scene that is. I love Patrick Swayze!

What's something really interesting that has happened to you?
I recently was part of a reality tv show. I went for filming in January. I then got invited back for another season and I go for filming for that in June of this year. It is a reality entrepreneurship docu series. I run a pooper scooper business with my twin boys called The Poop Fairy. 

How do you find time to write as a parent?
Luckily my boys are now 22 so that makes it easier to write. Its difficult to find time writing when I work full time as a nurse still and run a business with my sons. I have a rotating day off during the week from nursing and that is when I can sit down surrounded by my dogs and write. I am also a fast typer so makes it easier to write. I am better at expressing myself on paper. 

What did you enjoy most about writng this book?
The thing I enjoyed most about writing this book is that it is based on my real life potbelly pig named Winston. Kids get to learn some facts about pigs that they may have not known before. I was a lot like Winston when I was younger. I was really shy and had a hard time making friends. I can relate to Winston because of that and I think kids will also. What helped me make friends was finding something I was good at. First it was tetherball and then it was basketball. I feel that being good at something it was easier to make friends. Winston is really good with his nose. Probably his greatest asset and it helped him to fit in. 

Tell a little about Winston. What makes him tick, his love of food and how he uses that to cope with his feelings.
I got Winston from a mutual facebook friend when he was just a couple months old. I always wanted a pig. There is no such thing as a mini pig. If you see one they have probably been starved. For this reason the pig sanctuaries are full because people think they stay little. Pigs are also very smart and very stubborn. They are very routine animals. Winston has his own toddler bed at the foot of my bed that he sleeps in with a bunch of blankets that he likes to root in first. On the mornings that I work and he hears me brushing my teeth he will usually go outside through the dog door and go potty. Then he knows its going to be breakfast time. He usually throws a fit by making noises while I am preparing the food because Im not preparing it fast enough. When I leave for work he stays in his kennel that he gets in once I get some cheerios in my hand. Winston loves music. He will wag his tail when music comes on that he likes. He loves belly rubs and his back being scratched with a back scratcher. He likes to eat anything that I am eating. This is how I know he does not like bell peppers and black olives and more recently limes. He will try anything though. 

Have you written anything else that is not published?
I used to write poems so those would be really the only other things i have written that haven't been published. 

What kind of research do you do before writing?
For this book I had researched facts about pigs. I did this research when I first got Winston. Googled everything. 

What inspired you to write this book/series?
What inspired me to write this series was that Winston was always getting in trouble for something. Mostly it was tearing his beds up. I could not find a bed that he would not tear up with his nose. He has also put holes in my walls with that nose of his. He was not happy that I was gone at work and that the dogs took over his kennel. I now lock him in his kennel and he has behaved since for the most part. Someone had told me i should start a blog so at first I did. I then met Nadyia the illustrator and we agreed to do a children's book together. Winston was the perfect character. I plan on writing many more adventures with Winston and introducing my other pets into the books. The next book I was going to introduce my Frenchie Owen and maybe my other three dogs. Owen used to bring me large rocks from out in the dog run. He thought they would make good chew toys. In the next book Owen's dad is a rock collector and Owen wants to take one of his dad's best rocks for show and tell but he tells him no. In the book Winston helps Owen and they both learn a lesson along the way. 


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51 Comments
Marcy Meyer
2/17/2023 06:40:23 am

The cover very cute. This sounds like a great children’s book.

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Beyond Comps
2/17/2023 06:50:31 am

Great cover!

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Rita Wray
2/17/2023 08:58:34 am

My grandkids would like it.

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Barbara Montag
2/17/2023 10:49:21 am

I have grand kids who would love this!
A great Christmas or birthday gift.

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wendy hutton
2/17/2023 12:22:35 pm

I love the cover, so cute

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PC IT Back Together
2/17/2023 01:30:05 pm

Rock up the animal farm!

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Debbie P
2/17/2023 04:33:27 pm

This sounds like a wonderful book!

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Wendy Jensen
2/17/2023 05:17:37 pm

The book details sound wonderful.

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Sherry
2/17/2023 05:48:38 pm

This looks like a book that my niece would love.

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Heather Mahley
2/17/2023 07:16:12 pm

Sounds so cute

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Bea LaRocca
2/17/2023 08:37:25 pm

Thank yo for sharing your guest post, bio and book details and for offering a giveaway, I have enjoyed reading about you and your work and I am looking forward to reading The Adventures of Winston the Pig: Meet Winston with my grandchildren

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Sarah Mulleneaux
2/18/2023 12:17:19 am

Thank you. Hoping there will be many more Adventures to come!

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bn100
2/17/2023 08:47:40 pm

cute cover

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Terri Quick
2/17/2023 09:34:10 pm

Cute cover

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Allison Swain
2/18/2023 09:20:18 pm

This looks like such a cute story, and I adore the cover!

Thanks for sharing :)

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Susan Rademan
2/18/2023 11:55:29 pm

I had sent the hardback book to my grandchildren who live far away from us and they love it! We love the adorable illustration of the cover!

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Valerie Seal
2/19/2023 10:59:43 am

Aaaah!

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Peggy Salkill
2/19/2023 02:07:02 pm

This sounds it would be a fun read!

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David Basile
2/20/2023 11:03:40 am

Looks interesting and the illustrations are well done

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beth shepherd
2/20/2023 12:01:25 pm

This looks like a great read

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Jamie N.
2/20/2023 03:38:38 pm

This sounds like my kind of book!

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Ann Fantom
2/20/2023 05:11:25 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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Angela Heerde
2/20/2023 09:22:02 pm

I like book details

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Michelle H.
2/20/2023 09:53:51 pm

The story sounds cute and I love the cover.

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MICHAEL A LAW
2/20/2023 10:24:44 pm

Really looking forward to reading this book!

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David Hollingsworth
2/21/2023 12:14:27 am

The book sounds very good!

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Cynthia C
2/21/2023 06:52:43 am

This looks like a great one for my nephews.

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Mary Treadwell link
2/22/2023 08:29:10 pm

What an adorable little piggy! Best wishes on a super cute book.

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Piroska
2/26/2023 12:29:41 am

The book sounds like a wonderful read. I know my grandchildren would love it!

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Leah
2/27/2023 08:25:07 am

This is really cute! :) I love the excerpt, too.

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Sassa Brown
2/28/2023 02:44:13 pm

Hello, everyone! I am the publisher. Thank you all so much for the kind words. We're so glad that you like what we've created here. I just received the interview responses from the illustrator, so I thought that I would include them here for everyone to see.

1. How long have you been creating art? How did you decide to become an illustrator?
Nadiya has been creating art in her free time for many years, but 5 years ago she decided to make it into a profession, so she can dive into art and science all day long.

2. What is something unique/quirky about you?
Nadiya loves to walk, especially in the forest and when traveling to new places. She can keep on walking and exploring literally from sunrise to sunset without getting tired. This makes quite a challenge to find a good travel companion, who can keep up.

3. What's something really interesting that's happened to you?
One weekend Nadiya went to do archery unusually early in the morning. When she returned home, a red-eared slider turtle covered all in mud after a prolonged period of heavy rains was scratching at her front door. It was the most unexpected discovery that put a beginning to a new friendship.

4. What did you enjoy most about illustrating this book?
Character design is always the best part, because this is when the characters are being born from a creative thought into our world.

5. What else would you like to share about your art? What are your plans for the future?
Nadiya is a professional medical & scientific illustrator with a good eye for details. She visually communicates complex information in the most effective way through accurate and clear illustrations created with dedication. With her artwork Nadiya aims to help people learn about various topics for personal and professional purposes, and in order to deliver art that pleases eyes and mind, she constantly keeps on honing her skills through experimenting, to push the boundaries even further. You can follow her art on Behance at www.behance.net/LNV_MSI and on Instagram @LNV_MSI

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Susan Smith
3/1/2023 03:26:48 pm

This sounds like a cute children't book that I would love to read to my niece. I like the cover.

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BILL HOFF
3/4/2023 08:46:03 pm

My grandkids would enjoy this book

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Danielle Durham
3/7/2023 08:37:37 pm

I can relate to Winston

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Christy R.
3/7/2023 10:56:49 pm

The book details sound cute as a button! Best of luck on the success of it !

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MICHAEL A LAW
3/12/2023 11:46:12 pm

This looks like a great kids book

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jose rosado
3/14/2023 01:50:04 pm

What do you think of the book details? Do you have any questions for the author?


Very good blurb


THX

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Danielle Day
3/15/2023 02:49:34 am

It sounds good!

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Stephanie Larison
3/15/2023 12:27:08 pm

The cover looks cute, can't wait to read more!

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Stephanie Liske
3/16/2023 12:28:37 am

I like the book details.

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Daniel M
3/16/2023 01:56:50 pm

like the cover

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Alma C Fisher
3/16/2023 04:30:44 pm

looks awesome

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Jen R
3/16/2023 09:29:31 pm

This sounds like a cute book and the cover art is eye catching.

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Judy Gregory
3/17/2023 12:36:44 am

What a cute idea.

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Leigh Nichols
3/17/2023 01:36:05 am

This is the most adorable thing I have seen in a long time!

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Debbi Wellenstein
3/17/2023 08:11:55 am

This looks like a good book for my grandchildren.

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Alessandro Pampolino
3/17/2023 08:48:49 am

love the cover

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Jamie Martin link
3/17/2023 09:45:41 am

Do you have any advice for new writers?

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Dreaa Drake
3/17/2023 08:55:50 pm

Sounds like a cute book!

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Sand
3/17/2023 09:44:14 pm

Sounds like a great book!

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Renata
3/17/2023 11:04:43 pm

Sounds good!

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