Spotlight on Maryann B. Sawka, Author of "Good Table Manners Made Easy"

Halo Publishing, Int. and the World of Ink Network have been touring a wonderful book "Good Table Manners Made Easy" written by author Maryann B. Sawka, which released in January 2012.

"Good Table Manners Made Easy" is a quick, easy-to-read resource that teaches basic table manners in a delightful fun way. It also serves as a quick refresher for the table manners that we may have forgotten.

You can get a sneak peek of the book at http://youtu.be/CGGKkxa9qSQ

Maryann B. Sawka has been doing etiquette workshops for the past few years. Her presentations primarily focus on children, which led her to write "Good Table Manners Made Easy". The book has wonderful information for diners of all ages, but the illustrations and easy-to-understand cadence captures children.

Sawka´a higher education consists of a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from California University of PA in 1993 and a Master´s of Science in Reading and Literacy for Elementary Grades from Walden University. Her career path includes work as an alumni director, technical writer, software trainer, special needs preschool teacher and owner of (her own company) Charming Manners.

"Writing a book is hard work! There are many drafts, revisions, new ideas, thoughts of ´I wish I had included this or omitted that´ that go with the process," shared Sawka. She explained she tends to picture herself reading the book to a group of children, which allows her better to determine whether she hit her target audience with something they will enjoy. "I picture illustrations that can complement the passages for a cohesive flow of information," Sawka stated.

Writing for children is different because you have to put yourself in the mind of a child. You don´t want the book to be too long so it loses their attention, but at the same time there is a point that needs to be expressed. Finding the balance between the right information and too much information is challenging and Maryann B. Sawka has found that balance in her book "Good Table Manners Made Easy".

You can find out more about Maryann B. Sawka´s World of Ink Author/Book Tour schedule at http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/MaryannBSawka.aspx. There will be giveaways, reviews, interviews, guest posts and more. Make sure to stop by and interact with Sawka and the hosts at the different stops by leaving comments and/or questions.

In addition, come listen to the January 16, 2012 Blog Talk Radio´s World of Ink Network show: Stories for Children at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork. The hosts VS Grenier and Irene Roth chatted with Maryann B. Sawka about her book "Good Table Manners Made Easy", writing, the publishing industry and experiences. Sawka will also be sharing writing tips and trials, and the tribulations of the writer´s life.

Sawka also shared she has several book signing events and school visits planned to promote "Good Table Manners Made Easy". Sawka also has another book is in the process of being published. "Hopefully, it will be available sometime next year," shared Sawka.