I’m just at work, doing my every day daily tasks. No one knows, but I’m struggling really bad today. My depression is trying really hard to drag me down and it’s taking a toll on me already. I’m going to finish my day out and go home to just relax. I will make it through my day and I’m going to keep listening to music to help me make it through my work day. If only I could be a full time author instead of doing the daily grind.
Live Book Reading
Tune in today over on Facebook or Instagram at 3pm Mountain (US) to see me read two books live for the kiddos. Old 121 Brewery will be hosting, so we want to make sure people show support for them during these difficult times.
Battling Depression
I try to keep my posts related to kids or kids books. Today is a little more serious of a post but still child-friendly. Whether you know or not, I struggle with depression. I was diagnosed with severe depression several years ago but I do have a handle on it now. That doesn’t mean I’m not depressed, it just means it still happens but I know how to control it more and steer it in the direction I need. I try to be open about depression in the hopes that someone else can find reassurance or just feel like they’re not alone because of my words. I’m not looking for acceptance because there will always be people out there that think depression is just “feeling sad.” Don’t go to those people for help. Find someone who understands or try to find an outlet, like something creative that helps.
I have been struggling with depression the last few days because of some personal things that are going on. Of course Covid doesn’t help, but everyone knows that. My outlet is writing stories. I do have one person that helps, but I also go to my books.
This is very random, but I’m going to stop my post here because I don’t want it to get too long or boring. I do think that this will turn into 1 or 2 short stories. We’ll see. #ComingSoon
3 Books At Once
I have been trying to knock out a number of goals I have for myself. One big one was writing a book for Tony Sly, who was a big inspiration to me and his music for he through a number of tough times. I still listen to his music regularly today especially while I’m brainstorming books. Another goal I’ve had was to release multiple books at once, which is the next one that will happen.
I will be releasing three books, hopefully in the beginning of 2021. One will be about a robot that goes through depression, another will be about a pitbull puppy that is left at a rescue for being misunderstood, and the final one will be about a light bulb in a dark place that is constantly told to put out it’s light, which it finally does. I will be illustrating all three of these and releasing them together. Another book that may join in is a book I will begin writing soon about bees, the difference between bees, wasps, hornets, and bumblebees, and also why we need to keep honey bees around.
There is a lot in the works so stay tuned and hopefully I’ll have more books for everyone to enjoy!! Stay safe and happy holidays!
Postponement of Tony Fly Tames The Sky
We apologize, but Tony Fly Tames The Sky has been postponed due to issues with Amazon Kindle. We will need to spend several hours redoing the interior of the book to make it acceptable for Amazon Kindle. We’ve received conflicting information, but will try to get the book The way it needs to be for publishing.
Thank you for your patience, and once again we apologize to all of the Tony Sly fans out there.
Kickstarter Coming 7-1-2020
WE ARE LAUNCHING A Kickstarter campaign on 7-1-2020 to try and get our books into hardcover, audio books, possibly a movie/TV movie (which is still in the works), and a number of other things.
We have lots of different pledges you can do to help out with. From signed books, signed original illustrations, merchandise, and some other special rewards for pledging some money towards the project. Go check it out and please please please share so we can try to hit our goal. With Kickstarter it’s all or nothing and we’re going big.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cfulstybooks/c-fulsty-rhyming-childrens-books
Color Wars
I believe this story speaks for itself. We can fight to separate ourselves, or fight to come together.
Color Wars
Written and illustrated by C. Fulsty
Two colors hate each other, the Purples and the Greens.
One says the other is being rude and very mean.
They both built walls to keep the others out.
This is only causing lots of hurt and doubt.
Purple throws rocks at Green’s front wall.
“Greens are bad, not just one but all.”
Green is upset and does it right back.
“Purple deserves this for their attack.”
This continues on for too many years.
All that is left now is anger and fears.
Not all Greens are bad, it’s only a few.
Not all Purples are bad, it’s only a few too.
How can we stop all of this anger about?
That is something that needs figuring out.
All Greens and Purples are a different tint.
The big picture is that they’re all colors, hint hint.
Which color is which? I don’t know.
Green vs. Purple, White vs. Black, Racism is what needs to go.
The Tree in the Dark
Written and illustrated by C. Fulsty
It’s so dark that no one can see.
Someone is crying, oh wait, it’s a tree.
Oak is sad and always in the dark.
Oak is crying all over its bark.
Oak is in the dark all night and day.
Oak wants the dark to just go away.
Oak sees the moon swim through the sky.
The moon chases the light. I wish I could try.
Oak asks, “Does the dark make you sad?”
Moon says, “It does just a tad.”
“I try to keep hope of seeing the light.
I tell myself, ‘You’ll make it through tonight.’”
“I should try that.” Oak says with a huff.
“Looking for the light is just really tough.”
Moon smiles down, “I have advice, but it’s cheesy.”
“Turn around, even if it’s not easy.”
Oak decides to listen to what moon said.
Now Oak needs to move its roots and its head.
Oak yanks all its roots from the ground.
Oak’s doing it, Oak is spinning around.
Oak is moving away from the dark.
Oak is feeling the light on its bark.
Sometimes it’s hard to see the light,
But if you work hard at it, your life will get bright.
Red or Blue Box?
Red or Blue Box?
Written and illustrated by C. Fulsty
Pirate Squid has a question for all.
He wants to ask the big and the small.
He has a box, is it red or blue?
Which color is wrong, and which is true?
He starts by asking a passing fish.
Fish says, “I heard the box is blue-ish.”
Suddenly, Miss Eel swims on by.
“I heard that box is red, don’t ask me why.”
Seahorse joins in and puffs his chest out.
“That box is red without a doubt.”
Great White Shark chimes right in.
“You’re all wrong, it’s blue.” He says with a grin.
All the sea creatures argue a lot.
Which of them are wrong and which are not?
Stingray hears the noise and floats on past.
There’s a question that no one has asked.
Stingray asks Squid, “Where is this box?”
Squid replies, “It’s over by the rocks.”
They swim over to check the box out.
It’s not red or blue without a doubt.
The box is brown with a strong lock.
Maybe they can open it with a big rock?
“I wanted to know whose box it is.
I’m not good with colors, so I started this quiz.”
Stingray and Squid hit the lock with a rock.
When it opens they are both in shock.
Shiny things fill up the treasure chest.
Remember, it’s ok to stand out from the rest.
The Musee Tree
Thank you for visiting my website. I hope you enjoy my first short story and feel free to share with anyone who may want a free story to read during this difficult times. Stay safe and stay healthy.
The Musee Tree
Written and illustrated by C. Fulsty
The best fruit ever, grows on a tree.
It has many colors and it’s called a Musee (Mew-zee).
All the animals love it, except for a bear.
He will try it one day, he just hasn’t been there.
A monkey swings by while dripping fruit juice.
“I’ll go try it, if I see a moose.”
The next animal he sees, is a moose with the fruit.
“Fine, I’ll get some, if I see a duck with one boot.”
A duck with one boot flies through the air
“Hey! You’re getting that juice everywhere.”
That little bear should go get a taste.
He’s just too lazy and thinks it’s a waste.
“I’ll get it tomorrow,” is all he can say.
“I promise I’ll try it, just not today.”
One day, Bear’s tummy is being extra loud.
He is going to the Musee tree under the cloud.
The entire stroll, Bear imagines the yummy treat.
“Just wait and see how much I’m going to eat.”
As Bear climbs over the last giant rock,
he is left with a look of shock.
Not only is there no fruit for the bear,
someone has cut down the tree that was there.
Bear is sad and the Musee tree is no more.
Go after good things if they’re worth going for.
I waited too long to see a favorite band.
Now they’re gone because they lost their front-man.
I would do anything to see them play one more song.
I will feel this way for far too long.