Saturday, January 14, 2012

Gamadin Book Series - Accelerated Reader Campaign





Dear Teachers and Librarians,

The Gamadin Crew is on a mission to help students receive school credit for their efforts!
Many parents, librarians and teachers have discovered that the Gamadin Sci-Fi Adventure 
Series inspires students to read, especially the boys. That is why our slogan, 
“Finally, the Boys have a Series the Girls love to Read,” is fitting!

Over the past couple of years, we have been asked many times why the Gamadin 
Book Series is not on the Accelerated Reader (AR) program book list. 
The answer is simple: it's the process.

AR actually enjoys the series.  But because we are a small publisher, we have more hoops 
to jump through than the larger publishing houses. AR requires over 100 requests on their
website from teachers and librarians across the country to finalize the process.

 So we are seeking your help to achieve this goal.

Below is a simple step-by-step procedure that will take a brief amount of your time to complete.
Once AR has the numbers, the program will accept the Gamadin Book Series, so that boys and
girls may receive school credit for reading the volumes.

Even if your school is not part of the program, your contribution will help the students who are.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.


Francesca Romero, President
Wigton Publishing


1. Go to: www.RENLEARN.com

2. Click on the Accelerated Reader button.

3. Click on: “Suggest Quizzes” on the lower
     left side of the page under Quick Links.

4. Then fill in the required fields for
    “Give Us Your Recommendations.”

                     Title                                      Pub.Date                   ISBN

Book I - Gamadin: Word of Honor                    2009            978-1-9345720-6-1
Book II - Gamadin: Mons                                2010            978-0-9840643-0-4
Book III- Gamadin: Distant Suns                     2011            978-0-9840643-1-1
Book IV- Gamadin: Gazz                                2012            978-0-9840643-6-6

That’s all it takes!  Thank you!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Mark Twain Rules for Writing


SOME RULES FOR WRITING by Mark Twain
(From the Atlantic Wire)















Mark Twain was a man with a lot of ideas going through his head. In 1895, one of them was how James Fenimoore Cooper violated 18 of the 19 "rules governing literary art in the doman of romantic fiction" in his novel The Deerslayer. Twain tries setting them all down on paper, and most of them are good tips if you're writing a piece of James Fenimoore Cooper fan fiction, but will probably be of limited help to other writers. Starting at point 12, the "rules" blend into general literary rules of the road.
·       Say what he is proposing to say, not merely come near it.
·       Use the right word, not its second cousin.
·       Eschew surplusage.
o   Not omit necessary details.
o   Avoid slovenliness (lazy or sloppiness) of form.
o   Use good grammar.
o   Employ a simple and straightforward style


Thursday, October 27, 2011

The Gamadin Book Series Accepted!!

The Gamadin Crew learned yesterday they were accepted by the USMC Miramar Air Show Committee to have a booth at next year's event. (Oct.12-14, 2012) This is a great honor and a privilege for the Crew, because as most of you know who have read the series, Harlowe was raised by a mother and father who were both "former" Marines! OOOH-RAH! Honor, Courage, Gamadin!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Book IV has ARRIVED!


IT'S HERE!  Book VI, Gamadin: Gazz has arrived and will be available at bookstores and online by next week, OR, you can get a personalized,  discounted copy immediately at our website bookstore,  www.gamadin.com. Schools and Libraries can receive special discounted copies at www.sunbeltbooks.com.

Thursday, October 6, 2011



Tom had a wonderful time today with the students of Sunnyside Elementary School. It was great to be back for the 3rd time to see everyone and answer their many thoughtful questions. A special thank you to Mrs. Rendall and Mrs. Lee for making Tom's visit possible.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Our 1st Book IV, Gamadin: Gazz Book Review is a Winner!


Author: Tom Kirkbride
Title: BOOK IV, GAMADIN: GAZZ
Publisher: Wigton Publishing, LLC (Advanced Reader’s Copy). ISBN 978-0-9840643-6-6
Hardcover: $24.95

“Tom Kirkbride’s BOOK IV, GAMADIN: GAZZ is a masterpiece! The race against time in BOOK IV, GAMADIN: GAZZ is exhilarating.
BOOK IV, GAMADIN: GAZZ will please followers of the series, as well as newcomers who have heard about the series; but read to learn what all the hype is all about.”


Salvador SeBasco
Literary Director and host of THE INSIDE VIEW SHOWTM BROADCAST
book critic, on staff with a CNN affiliate station.

May 22, 2011