Story Monsters® Press continues to serve as a trusted resource for quality children’s books

CHANDLER, Ariz. (April 2023) Story Monsters Press is an imprint of Story Monsters LLC and the publisher of children’s books that offer hope, value differences, and build character. Under the leadership of Linda F. Radke, Story Monsters LLC includes a team of skilled professionals who bring more than 35 years of experience to the industry.

“We focus on edu-taining children’s books and have built a team that has become a trusted resource for our clients,” said Linda F. Radke, president of Story Monsters LLC and publisher of Story Monsters Press. “We want young readers and their caregivers to be inspired when they read a book published by Story Monsters Press.” 

Radke, a former special education teacher for grades K-12, is dedicated to helping kids develop a love for reading and writing. That is why every book published by Story Monsters Press includes a curriculum or resource guide. 

“Curriculum guides give parents, teachers and librarians the tools to have meaningful discussions about the book,” said Radke. “They also encourage kids to have fun while learning more about a subject.”

Most recently, Story Monsters Press has teamed up with award-winning author Cynthia Kern OBrien on her latest children’s book, Marky the MAGNIFICENT Fairy, a story about a woodland fairy who cannot fly because she has one small wing. In this story, OBrien helps young readers understand that having differences is what makes them unique and lovable. This is a book about kindness, compassion, and believing in yourself. 

“Working with Story Monsters has been invaluable to me throughout this process,” said OBrien. “It has been a wonderful experience working with Linda and her talented team.”

Marky the MAGNIFICENT Fairy is scheduled to be released in January 2023.

In addition to books by Story Monsters Press, Story Monsters also provides authors with a wide range of services, including book contests, manuscript evaluation, book marketing, book production, website creation and book consulting. 

For more information about Marky the MAGNIFICENT Fairy, other titles by Story Monsters Press or the services Story Monsters provides to authors and publishers, please visit www.storymonsters.com.

To purchase Marky the MAGNIFICENT Fairy click here or buy on Amazon.

2022 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winners Announced

CHANDLER, Ariz. (January 2023) Story Monsters LLC has announced the winners of the 2022 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards, including Grand Prize Winner The Chocolate Clouds by Marc Remus, and First Place Drawing Winner The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life by D. Terrence Foster, MD.

The annual Royal Dragonfly Book Award contest is a global competition that honors excellence in all types of literature and book marketing, recognizing a comprehensive list of genres in 68 categories—from Pets to Poetry and LGBT to STEM.

The grand-prize-winning author is Marc Remus, who is also a painter and illustrator. The Chocolate Clouds, which features 150 of Remus’s drawings, has won six other literary awards. Additionally, it received first place in the Middle Grade Fiction category. The Chocolate Clouds is not only visually appealing, but it also explores critical issues like weight loss, nutrition and friendship. The book has been translated into several foreign language editions, including Danish, German, Japanese and Portuguese.

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D. Terrence Foster, MD, winner of the first place $100 drawing, also received second place in the How-To category, as well as first place in the Other Nonfiction category and the Psychology category. The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life has received numerous other literary recognitions. The book highlights a comprehensive approach to stress management and prevention, and shares ways to modify your lifestyle and take practical steps to reduce your stress. 

A complete list of this year’s award winners is available on the Dragonfly Book Award contest website. “What an exciting year for the 2022 Dragonfly Book Award contest,” said Linda F. Radke, president of Story Monsters LLC. “Judges reviewed and selected winners in 68 book and marketing categories, from Best Cover Design and Book Trailers to Humor and Graphic Novels. We are thrilled with the number of submissions we received from across the globe and want to share a sincere congratulations to all our award-winning authors.”

For complete rules and submission forms for the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards, Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, or the Story Monsters Approved program, visit DragonflyBookAwards.com. To learn more about Story Monsters LLC visit StoryMonsters.com, email info@storymonsters.com or call 480-940-8182.

Introducing Studio Story Monster and the Story Monster Theme Song

CHANDLER, Ariz. (January 2023) — Studio Story Monster, a division of Story Monsters LLC, recently released “The Story Monster Theme Song.” The song is available to listen to on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and DISTROKID.

“The Story Monster Theme Song” is produced by Linda F. Radke, President of Story Monsters LLC and publisher of Story Monsters Ink® magazine, with lyrics written by children’s book author Conrad J. Storad and music composed by Zachary (ZR) Simpson.

Zachary (ZR) Simpson

Erin Rementer

Conrad J. Storad

Simpson has been a professional performer for nearly a decade and has seen many different aspects of the music and entertainment industries. His roles as a singer, dancer and actor led him to a passion for telling his own stories through writing and arranging his own music. He successfully pursued a degree in Music Composition for Film, TV and Video Games from the prestigious Berklee College of Music while working full-time at Walt Disney World. He has used his education and talents for projects with theatrical productions, short films, podcasts and Ed Through Story. 

The Story Monster Theme Song is sung by Erin Rementer, an international voiceover artist with a background in professional theatre. Past clients of hers include Disney, Delta, Cisco, Hasbro Toys, Mattress Firm, NumberBlocks, The Learning Company, Storypod, Universal Studios, Summit Checking, and more. She performs daily at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, has been a cruise ship singer for Disney and Norwegian Cruise Line, sings with several bands, and is a corporate singer for conventions all over the country.

Conrad J. Storad is the national award-winning author or editor of more than 50 science and nature books for children and young adults. In July 2018, the Book Publicists of Southern California presented Storad with the IRWIN Award for Storyteller of the Year. In March 2017, Storad achieved a career goal during an author visit in Tempe, Arizona. He has now read stories to more than one million students and teachers. Storad has conducted writing workshops and presentations at more than 1,500 schools, libraries, and author events in 17 states to promote reading and science literacy. Conrad is now entering the world of song writing and “The Story Monster Theme Song" is his debut song. 

The two other vocalists in the song include four-year-old Miles Rementer, who loves singing with his mom. He also loves math, numbers and planets. His favorite number is “one infinity,” and his favorite planet is “Jupiter because it’s the biggest planet.” He recently played “The Dog” "A Bird Doesn't Wait," his school play. Leanora Legg, a five-year-old who enjoys singing, dancing, painting and the color blue, is the other vocalist. She recently painted a huge rainbow on her bedroom wall!

“I am thrilled to welcome all these talented individuals to Team Story Monster,” said Linda F. Radke. “Their creativity and spark greatly helps Studio Story Monster come to life.”

Studio Story Monster is now open! Let us help create the music and graphics to help bring your story to life.

Contact Linda F. Radke at Linda@storymonsters.com for more information or call (480) 940-8182. Click here to set up a consultation time.