Born
in Brooklyn, New York, Nancy grew up with a strong sense of
family, an affinity for its customs and a love for pizza and a good
bagel. Brooklyn is the basis for her inspiration and
where she still calls home.
Before
writing "feel good" stories for children ages 6+, and beyond, Nancy did a 14 year stint for a major financial institution in various HR Functions.
After exploring a career in the corporate
sector, residing in NYC, and traveling (and sometimes skiing) through Europe and out West, Nancy returned to Brooklyn. It was the emotional weight of her father's passing, then her daughter's birth that sparked Mure's creativity. Through her writing Mure helps
children as well as some adults, gently confront concerns such as dealing with change, eating issues, questions about death/heaven, feeling similar, realizing what’s in a name, karma, appreciating your twin, and making meatballs! Though the topics mentioned may be daunting to some, (yes, even making meatballs!), you can bet that Nancy's stories have a high "feel good factor" similar to such memorable classics as "The Little Engine that Could" by Watty Piper “Love you Forever”, by Sheila McGraw and “I’m Gonna Like me; Letting Off a Little Self
Esteem”, by Jamie Lee Curtis.
The Author's mission is simple: to lead children and their parents to discover another exciting way to read! Mure does this by appearing as a featured Author in schools in the tri-state area. She is a proud supporter of the Go Green! campaign and is super proud that her digital books are a contribution to that crusade.
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Buy The Caterpillar That Wouldn't Change Here!
Buy Massimo's Meatballs Here!
Buy The Pizza Man and The Parrots Here! Buy The Really Jealous Jimmy Crab Here! Buy Papa in the Sky Here!
Buy Un-Identical Twins Here! Buy I am a Dot: A Tale about Punctuation and Purpose Here! Global Talk Radio Interview "A Story to Tell"
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Nancy remains a permanent fixture in Brooklyn with her two
children. Her stories are summarized as follows:
In The Caterpillar That Wouldn't Change, A Short Story about Never Giving Up... When her friend Franny
says they must turn into butterflies, Nelle resists the change. She likes life as it is and worries about
changing into a flitty butterfly. When
Franny reappears as a beautiful monarch butterfly, she encourages Nelle with a
single phrase. Once a butterfly, Nelle
realizes change is better than expected.
The theme is we are the outcome of our choices. This uplifting story may also inspire adults or teens
who face challenges with life's changes and even eating disorders. Illustrated by Italian Artist, Kezia Terracciano, Available in English and translated into Spanish by Anabel Martinez (proz.com). On Sale Now at SynergEbooks.com .
** Available**
Makin' meatballs is easy. Or is it?
Massimo finds out when his father isn't home one Sunday to prepare them. Besides, what are the neighbors
for anyway? Using his own recipe of
determination, ingenuity and humor, Massimo gets it done! Join Massimo as he has his first creative
cooking experience and learn about makin'’ meatballs Brooklyn style! The theme is that a recipe is not just for
cooking: A recipe for accomplishment
can turn out to be as satisfying as a recipe for meatballs. Massimo’s Meatballs will delight children, as well
as some adults, especially those who love to cook! Illustrated by Margot Miller..
** Available**
Green Monk Parakeets have inhabited the North East! Indigenous to South America, these birds are supposed to be adaptable. Ha! In this wonderfully original and unforgettable story
about Brooklyn’s famous green parrots Mr.
Martinelli, a pizza man, makes riceballs for the
hungry green birds who prove to be his toughest customers! Illustrated by Tom Torre.
** Available**
Papa in the Sky is an inspiriting story about a
young girl, Ruby, who blesses Papa (her late grandfather) each night before going
to bed. She’s seen Papa in
pictures. Now she wants to know more
about him. Her mother tells Ruby and her brother about
the man, then pursues the children’s other questions about Heaven. Ruby and Jimmy learn that love goes way beyond what is seen. Illustrated by Bri Hermanson.
**Available**
The Really Jealous Jimmy Crab is a story about karma. Jimmy Beetles has one thing on his crabby little mind - Himself. He steals an oyster’s pearl intending to
carve the colossal jewel into a crown and annoints himself Royal Blue, King of the Ocean Floor. The oyster warns Royal Blue not to steal the
majestic gem, but he takes it home.
Mysteriously, strong undercurrents wedge the pearl in Royal Blue’s burrow to
trap him, and then eventually release him.
Remembering the oyster’s warning, Royal Blue hurries to the oyster to beg for
its “spell” to be removed. In its
wisdom, the oyster shows Royal Blue what it takes to be king. He learns the hard way that the world is not his Oyster! Illustrated by Bobby Nelson.
**Available**
Irregular Joe deals with the issue of “same naming”, a family custom which is
practiced all over the world. Every Sunday, and especially on holidays,
the Normale family gathers for dinner. They are a
large Italian family. Yet Young Joe feels ordinary among them. In "Irregular Joe", each family member is named Joe in some
form. Then a family member announces a new
addition to the family. How many more
Joes can there be? Young Joe
wonders. Even the coffee is called
Joe! A one-day sale of irregular
items helps put young Joe’s feelings in perspective. This
story mingles family customs with homonyms and humor to show what's really in a
name. Illustrated by Casey Gathy.
**Available**
Un-Identical Twins is a genuinely warm, bouncy tale about being part of a matching set: As an identical twin, Mure has the inside scoop. Can twins be Unique and Identical? Would that make them Un-Identical? It's something to consider. Although they look alike, Abby and Gabby are very different in personality and in the way each feels about being a twin. Abby doesn’t like the attention being a twin brings. She doesn’t like sharing birthdays, wearing the same clothes or that her name has to rhyme with her sister’s. Abby asserts herself. She sets out to prove that she is unique and some ways above being a twin but instead discovers how fortunate she really is.
Illustrated by Robyn Ng.
**Available**
Imagine a dot so bored with its existence that it takes a journey. In “I am a Dot: A Tale about Punctuation and Purpose”, Dot encounters many characters along the way: a line, a hook, a semi-circular line and other dots. With each new relationship, Dot learns more about how it feels and what it wants through a selective process which leads to self-discovery. In the end, Dot develops a new understanding of its function and what it wants to truly be. The story reminds us that we have many choices about how we wish to function in our lives. It is a fun way for teachers and parents to help children learn about the many functions of a dot. Most importantly, it reminds us all to pay attention to our feelings. They are our internal road map and can show us the way to our hearts’ longing.
Illustrated by Alex T. Lee.
**Available**
The Neon Lizard is story that addresses how we accept other’s differences. Hillary is a chameleon who lives in the rain
forest. She is pink. The other lizards reject her because of her
color. Saddened by this, her color changes and makes her the same color as the
other lizards. Hillary’s new friends
learn there is more to a chameleon than meets the eye. Illustrated by Amy Chace.
**Available AS A FREE AUDIO DOWNLOAD!**
When she isn’t writing, Nancy enjoys music, and more music,
reading, recreational running, skiing, weight training, classic art, and time with her children.
An avid cook, Nancy has been featured on the Food Network and can be found frequently
attending cooking workshops at Carol's Cuisine, The School of Creative Cooking on Staten Island, in New York.
Nancy is a member of the Society of
Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Her stories are always
evolving thanks to the critiqueing expertise of seasoned, published authors at Fanstory.com.
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