Monday, April 12, 2010
"I SAW WILD PARROTS IN NEW YORK CITY!" now available
"I SAW WILD PARROTS IN NEW YORK CITY!" written by George Sommers and published by Wiggles Press is now available!
It's the TRUE story of a flock of feral Quaker parrots that have been living in the "wilds" of New York City since the 1970's! The book combines a colorfully illustrated children's story, author Q&A on parrots both wild and as pets, and my original photography of the NYC parrots!
-For an autographed softcover copy send $11.95 (includes s&h) to
George Sommers - 73 Albatross Rd. - Quincy, MA 02169 (Checks payable to George Sommers:)
-Hardcover copies available for $19.95 through publisher; go to www.wigglespress.com
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
FEatherfest article
Saturday, March 6, 2010
the St. Patrick's/parrots connection
Even without kissing the Blarney Stone (or drinking green beer) this correspondent has established some fascinating connections between parrots and St. Patrick's Day. St. Patty's Day parrots: the wearin' of the green feathers - Boston Birds and Fish Examiner
Go to www.examiner.com boston scroll to and click on PETS
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
It's not easy being green... except of course on St. Patrick's Day. Your intrepid correspondent digs deep to make the connection in "St. Patrick's Day Parrots: the Wearin' of the Green Feathers" in "Pet Gazette" distributed in Southeastern MA from Quincy to Brockton; Plymouth to P-Town - also online. Pick up your copy today - and puh-lease patronize our advertisers!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
newest online article
"Parrot Star Part 2: The Tricksters" appears in examiner.com boston. Scroll down to and click on PETS to read about some of the most amusing and amazing avian antics featured on Animal Planet's "Pet Star".
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
How I did it (write and get published a children's book)
Two clues: it isn't easy and it isn't quick.
Go to e-how.com and look up "How to Get your Children's Book Successfully Published", by George Sommers for the skinny.
Go to e-how.com and look up "How to Get your Children's Book Successfully Published", by George Sommers for the skinny.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
"Parrot Star" article online
"Parrot Star: Part 1- The Talkers" is the first of my three part series on some of the most talented parrots to appear on Animal Planet's "Pet Star". Go to examiner.com boston, scroll down to and click on PETS. The online series includes new material not featured in the February "Pet Gazette" "Parrot Star" article!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
My new children's parrot book!
http://www.wigglespress.com/NYCParrots.html
"I SAW WILD PARROTS IN NEW YORK CITY!" by George Sommers comes out April 2010! Featuring Bill Young's colorful illustrations and a Behind the Scenes Q & A with the author on wild and pet parrots and Mr. Sommers' on the scene parrot paparazzi photography. Go to the link above for more info!
"I SAW WILD PARROTS IN NEW YORK CITY!" by George Sommers comes out April 2010! Featuring Bill Young's colorful illustrations and a Behind the Scenes Q & A with the author on wild and pet parrots and Mr. Sommers' on the scene parrot paparazzi photography. Go to the link above for more info!
new examiner.com article
Goldfish aren't just "common" household pets - they come in a nearly bewildering variety of fancy types! Go to examiner.com boston under PETS for Goldfish types 101.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
New Parrot Article in the "Pet Gazette"!
Pick up your February 2010 copy of "Pet Gazette" for my article "Parrot Star" on some of the talented avian performers that appear on Animal Planet's "Pet Star". "Pet Gazette" distriubuted in southeastern MA; Quincy through Cape Cod; also appears online at petgazette.net.
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