Patch Land Writings

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Peanuts Cartoon/eyepatching

Monday, February 4, 2013

Gateway High School In Aurora Rises Above Tragedy « CBS Denver

Gateway High School In Aurora Rises Above Tragedy « CBS Denver

Although several years later! But still,So Proud to be a GHS Alumni! Remembering the hall ways, playing basketball on that court! What a beautiful tribute to AJ! Neal Patrick Harris did a lovely job narrating! Zach, so glad to see you Be Victorious over such horrendous act of one deranged person! MY hope for all these aurora victims & family & friends from this aurora tragedy,That your healing & love for life continues everyday!

Friday, February 1, 2013

Little four eyes contest giveaway!

Congratulations to Jaden & Ownen! the 2 winners from the contest giveaway! Just mailed you both each, Book one & Book two! Hope you enjoy the books!

Monday, January 21, 2013

Review from Amazon & blog Critic!

5.0 out of 5 stars CHARMING EDUCATIONAL BOOK!, January 21, 2013 By speak4languages (Centennial Colorado) This review is from: Patch Land Adventures book 2 Camping at Mimi's Ranch (Paperback) Do you have a child with a health challenge? Health challenges are by far the most difficult for most parents, especially if that challenge has to do with a child's vision. Amblyopia , which usually affects only one eye, causes blurred vision ,and if left untreated can lead to permanent vision problems. This serious condition is the leading cause of blindness in children. Award-winning author Carmen Swick, in her recent book Patch Land Adventures, Book Two: Camping at Mimi's Ranch, chronicles in a fun and easy-to-read fashion the importance of wearing an eye patch to help recover from amblyopia which is often called "the lazy eye." I love it when authors share about their own challenges for the benefit of others. Carmen Swick's son suffers from amblyopia ,and she wants to bring awareness so other parents can learn about the importance of wearing a patch. Oftentimes, children are embarrassed to wear a patch due to fear that peers may tease them. The main character Preston and his dog Beau share their imaginative world of fun with eye patching that will certainly enchant any child facing the same condition of amblyopia. What I like best about Patch Land Adventures, Book Two is that it puts a positive spin on having to wear an eye patch. Below is my favorite part of this charming story: "Preston, I just don't like my patch. It's not cool." "Tommy, my mom and dad bought me some cool ones. I got to pick them out. Ask your mom and dad to buy you some cool ones. Now put your eye patch on and let's go to the park!" We all may face challenges, but the way we go about dealing with them will determine whether we are victim or victor. Carmen Swick opted to be a victor and reading her book may show you how to overcome your own challenges, whatever they may be.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Book 2 is out in print!

Book 2 (Patch Land Adventures) "Camping at Mimi's Ranch)is now available to order! you can order from my website: www.patchlandadventures.com or amazon.com barnes&noble.com and other on line. you can buy my books now from the UK, Australia, Europe. Hope to have them in several libraries as well and local book stores along with my book one that are already placed there.