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Picking up where my people left off
Recently, my partner, Max (who is white) and I were talking about the possibility of a stereotypical backlash on our black dolls and book now that we have put them on the market. For me the black color of the Oodles has been the subject of specula...
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Building a Brand
It has taken 3 hard years of internet networking to get my name and story about my children's book and rag doll into the stream of familiarity. Although there is still much to be done to become a household name, since launching my book I have been...
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Inviting everyone to visit my website: www.thefirsttrip.com and view my video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb3E5XdzHVU
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An Author's Dream Comes True
An introduction to Oodleville, Bubba Oodle, and the author of the new children's book, The First Trip.
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Sacramento, CA
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brand new business (0-1 years)
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Toys

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I am a great-grandmother, I am proud to say. I have 4 great great-grandchilren and counting. My family is the most important thing in my life. I have come a very long way (I'm 65), and still have a long way to go, but without my children: Tracy, who died 3 years ago at age 41; Randy, Kim, Tiffany, James and Jeremiah, I would be without the motivation I need each day to keep pushing. I also have 13 grandchildren (too many to name) (smile). It is not necessary to keep in touch every day, but when I can get through the night without a phone call, I know everything is okay and I can get on with my life. I am free to live as I choose...I don't have to raise the next generation, and I stay out of their way and they stay out of mine. It is a blessing to have the children God has given me. They make me proud even if I don't hear from them for weeks, that alone lets me know I didn't do too bad a job. I love them and they love me, but they are independent and so am I...and that's the most important thing.

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YAY! I'M A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!!

After 18 years of effort, I am proud to announce that my first children's book, "The First Trip" is online and available. The story is one of Bubba Oodle, the news reporter for the Oodleville News, and his arrival in "The Land Beyond" (our Earth) from his imaginary world of "Oodleville." There is also an introduction of the other "Oodles" and some of their adventures

In coming stories, Bubba will be exploring and making friends to share our lives with those in "Oodleville," and sharing the "Ood… Continue

Posted on November 17, 2009 at 5:20pm —

Paris E. Tompkins

WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE: An Author's Happy Ending

Eighteen years ago I started on a journey of which I could clearly see the end, but had no idea of how I would arrive at the destination. Through trials and errors, signing three contracts and having two of them fail, speaking with and showing my idea to hundreds of people, I have finally arrived. I am happy to report that my dream is coming true!! It all began during a conversation with my daughter in which we were discussing the lack of black rag dolls on the market. We fondly talked about our… Continue

Posted on August 30, 2009 at 5:00pm —

Paris E. Tompkins

12 Elements of Living a Great Life

I have been thinking quite a lot about what it takes to live a great life. So in answer to my questions, the Universe decided to give me a few answers. This information recently woke me up one morning, I jotted it down, and I've decided to share it with my friends. My father told me on more than one occasion that I "have education, but needed direction." I have often asked others for "direction" before asking for other advice, so I hope these elements of living a great life will give you some "d… Continue

Posted on February 22, 2009 at 10:00pm — 5 Comments

Paris E. Tompkins

Don't throw in the towel just yet!

For the last 16+ years since I have been trying to bring my dolls and books to market, there have been many occasions when I've felt like throwing in the towel, and I often wondered why I hadn't. After having signed three contracts and seen many other people come and go who have become enthused and excited about my project, but have faded away over time, for a while it was a mystery to me why I was still holding on. I have even had people whom I have asked for advice and direction, and some who… Continue

Posted on November 19, 2008 at 8:46pm — 5 Comments

Paris E. Tompkins

When Life Gives You Lemons

I guess this is the sequel to my previous blog, "Don't Worry, Be Happy, and Let Nothing Steal Your Joy. Whenever you make an affirmation like this, all kinds of things begin to come to test your resolve and conviction, as it has currently been for me. I am having trouble getting the "Bubba Oodle" dolls inspected that I had made in China. Among the options that the factory has given me is the return of my payment for manufacturing. This is where the lemons come in. It sounds okay, but this choice… Continue

Posted on September 29, 2008 at 7:00pm — 4 Comments

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At 2:35pm on November 18, 2009, Laila said…
Hi Paris! Just got a chance to watch the You tube thing and it is so great that you have gotten this far...now if I want an autographed copy, how would I go about it?

Laila
At 12:44pm on September 30, 2009, Matt LaClear said…
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At 9:39pm on September 21, 2009, Krystara-El Kumara said…
Hi Paris. Thank you for joining my group The Thrillionaires. Hope you enjoyed the video and will consider joining the community. It is a fun group to share your dreams and create a vision board, which we call Bucket of Dreams. Hope you are well. Great connecting with you. Have a great day.

Blessings,
Krystara
At 1:30pm on September 1, 2009, Doris Tompkins said…
Yes, we are a Tompkins, actually my husband's family is a Tompkins from New Orleans. Know anyone in New Orleans who's a Tompkins?
At 4:52pm on June 26, 2009, Paris E. Tompkins said…
We will miss him forever.

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At 11:47am on June 17, 2009, Laila said…
Hey! Just stopping by to say hello! We just got back from Europe (and had a WONDERFUL 5 weeks) and are now trying to get the garden caught up (last year when we got back from vacation, it had been so cold and rainy that we were not at all behind, but THIS year we had to mow the garden before it could be tilled!!)

Anyway, I have missed you, and wonder how your mission is coming along with all the economic upheaval. I have prayed for you.

Laila
www.greenMOMteam.com
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At 9:25am on June 11, 2009, Kristy Reisinger said…
Hi Paris,
How are you and your business doing? I'm doing great. I've been busy getting ready for the change over on Friday...Are you ready? I am! http://www.dtv.gov/

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PS: Wow! I love your photos!
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