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Inspired by her husband’s military experience and the couple’s love for their son, Neosho resident Kala Shuler has penned a children’s book.
The story, “I’ve Got the Boy” was picked up by Tate Publishing, and will be available in bookstores on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Shuler says the title, “I’ve Got the Boy,” is based on an expression she and her husband, David, have used in reference to their 11-year-old son, Jonathan, for years. They began saying this based on a practice her husband used in his time training as a naval aviator.
When one pilot would take control of a plane, they would say to the others “I’ve got the plane,” to let the other pilots know who had control. Much like the Shulers, the characters in the story are a father who is a military pilot, a mother and a young boy. In rhyming fashion, the book tells the story of the father’s return from the military, the parents’ love for their child, and their trust in God.
“It is really a family book for all ages,” Shuler said. “It’s a message about trust.”
Shuler said she wrote the book three years ago, and then waited another two years to submit it to a publisher. She says it was the encouragement of her loved ones that inspired her to submit her manuscript. Though she says she has always loved writing, this is her first book, and having a book published is no easy task.
“There aren’t very many publishers who even accept manuscripts right now,” Shuler said.
Among the thousands of manuscripts Tate Publishing receives each year, Shuler’s made the cut. Nine months after sending her manuscript, her book was completed.
When it came time to illustrate the book, Shuler again used her family as inspiration.
“I gave the illustrator a picture of Jonathan,” Shuler said. “Jonathan is so excited. He is probably my best promoter.”
Schuler, who now works to home school her son, previously owned The Elephant’s Trunk on the Neosho Square. She left that in 2004 to have more time with her family.
Shuler will hold a book signing 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 4 at Joyful Journeys, located at 219 S. Washington in Neosho.
With Veterans Day next week, Shuler says she especially recommends her book to military families.
“I’m happy to sign it and dedicate it if they’ve got someone in the military,” Shuler said.
She says there will be a drawing for T-shirts, with part of the book illustration printed on the front.
She encourages anyone to attend the book signing.
“I would love to meet the people and share the story of trust with them,” Shuler said.
Inspired by her husband’s military experience and the couple’s love for their son, Neosho resident Kala Shuler has penned a children’s book.
The story, “I’ve Got the Boy” was picked up by Tate Publishing, and will be available in bookstores on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Shuler says the title, “I’ve Got the Boy,” is based on an expression she and her husband, David, have used in reference to their 11-year-old son, Jonathan, for years. They began saying this based on a practice her husband used in his time training as a naval aviator.
When one pilot would take control of a plane, they would say to the others “I’ve got the plane,” to let the other pilots know who had control. Much like the Shulers, the characters in the story are a father who is a military pilot, a mother and a young boy. In rhyming fashion, the book tells the story of the father’s return from the military, the parents’ love for their child, and their trust in God.
“It is really a family book for all ages,” Shuler said. “It’s a message about trust.”
Shuler said she wrote the book three years ago, and then waited another two years to submit it to a publisher. She says it was the encouragement of her loved ones that inspired her to submit her manuscript. Though she says she has always loved writing, this is her first book, and having a book published is no easy task.
“There aren’t very many publishers who even accept manuscripts right now,” Shuler said.
Among the thousands of manuscripts Tate Publishing receives each year, Shuler’s made the cut. Nine months after sending her manuscript, her book was completed.
When it came time to illustrate the book, Shuler again used her family as inspiration.
“I gave the illustrator a picture of Jonathan,” Shuler said. “Jonathan is so excited. He is probably my best promoter.”
Schuler, who now works to home school her son, previously owned The Elephant’s Trunk on the Neosho Square. She left that in 2004 to have more time with her family.
Shuler will hold a book signing 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 4 at Joyful Journeys, located at 219 S. Washington in Neosho.
With Veterans Day next week, Shuler says she especially recommends her book to military families.
“I’m happy to sign it and dedicate it if they’ve got someone in the military,” Shuler said.
She says there will be a drawing for T-shirts, with part of the book illustration printed on the front.
She encourages anyone to attend the book signing.
“I would love to meet the people and share the story of trust with them,” Shuler said.
