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Welcome!
This website is about me and my author friends.
If you are looking for information about Sonja McGiboney's children's books,
please click this link to Jazzysbooks.com
I am a writer.
That simple line took me forever to say.
Even after crafting 30 children's concept books, I had trouble saying it.
But I can say it now.
I am a writer.
In my journey, I've met some great people, authors, illustrators, and new friends. I want to dedicate these pages to my journey and to all the people and resources that help me along the way.
I also write books for grown ups. Well, so far , I've completed one collection of stories, but I write under the name, Ally Allowinter.
https://allyawrites.wixsite.com/ally-a-writes
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Events
6/23/26
Author Program Sheffield Public Library
6/16/26
Author program at Oxford Public Library
5/15/26
North Huntsville Public Library: How to Self-Publishing Your Book - From Idea to Book in Hand
4/19/26
Student Piano and Violin Recital at the Gadsden Cultural Arts Center 2:00
3/28/26
Self-Publishing Doesn't Mean You Do It By Yourself. A presentation at the SCBWI conference: Seeds of Inspiration: Writing & Illustrating for Kids (WIK) 2026
https://www.scbwi.org/events/southern-breeze-seeds-of-inspiration-writing-illustrating-for-kids-wik-2026
3/14/26
Photographed the Easter Bunny with children at the Gadsden, Library
3/12/26
Goal Setting for Writers at the Gadsden, Alabama Library
3/5/26
Self-Publishing Presentation to the National League of American Pen Women, In. Hoover, Alabama
3/2/26
Entered the 50 Precious Words Contest with Vivian Kirkfield
2/28/26
Scottsboro, AL Library: How to Self-Publishing Your Book - From Idea to Book in Hand
2/27/26
Writing for Children - A virtual presentation sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Writers
https://www.chesapeakebaywriters.org/event-details/writing-for-children
2/14/26
Entered the Valentiny Contest with Susanna Hill
11/22/25
11:00 to 2:00 Meet Me at DeDe's Book Rack, 104 S. Chalkville Rd., Suite 101, Trussville, AL 35173
11/15/25
Winter Wonderland at the Venue at Coosa Landing
11/14/25
Winter Wonderland at the Venue at Coosa Landing
11/9/25
I'll be at the Holiday Market at the Farm at Rocky Top in Salem, AL
11/8/25
I'll be at the Holiday Market at the Farm at Rocky Top in Salem, AL
10/11/25
I'll be at the Foothills Book Fest, Jasper Civic Center, 204 19th Street East, Jasper, AL 35501
8/23/25
Book Launch. Cows, Cows, Cows! at the library. There will be a real cow there, too!
6/21/25
Photographed the Princess Tea Party at the Gadsden Library
6/14/25
I'll be at the Impact Book Festival in Fulton, AL
6/14/25
Halloween Book Party at the Gadsden Library
6/2/25
Ally Allowinter creates her first online presence. https://allyawrites.wixsite.com/ally-a-writes
4/11/25
Published: One Duke
3/5/25
Read Across America with Mrs. Ash's 5th grade class at C. A. Donehoo Elementary School
3/1/25
Published: A Night in Lacey Manor
1/2/25
Attended the 100 year celebration, luncheon, with the National League of American Pen Women.
1/1/25
Joined 12 x 12 Challenge
1/1/25
Participated in StoryStorm
12/9/24
A visit to Oscar Adams Elementary School in Gadsden, AL
9/2/24
Sonja Publishes - The Water Cycle with Olly and Carl
6/26/24
Read Jazzy's Books at the Hokes Bluff library
5/1/24
ABC Jazzy is featured at the Gadsden Public Library Story Walk.
4/27/24
Introduced Jazzy's Books to the Home School Convention in Huntsville, AL.
3/26/24
Sonja meets the after school kids at Walnut Park Elementary in Gadsden, AL.
2/14/24
Valentines. Subscribe to my Jazzy's Books site and request a Valentine for your child. They will receive a Valentine from Jazzy in the mail.
2/8/24
Sonja presented to the Gadsden Rotary Club about her writing journey with Jazzy.
12/1/23
Holiday Cards: Subscribe to Jazzy's Books and request a card for your child. A Holiday card of your choice will be sent in the mail.
6/1/23
I moved to Alabama