Yesterday was a good day. I finished my manuscript and sent it off to the publisher that showed interest in my work. The one that took the time to return my manuscript (it had sat in her office for 5 years) and request  more. I sent my project off with a kiss and a prayer. Here's hoping she likes it :)

I was stuck for a while on the plot of one of my picture books. And then the answer came to me via my 5 year-old grand daughter. She made one small comment, innocently,  that solved the whole plotting problem. Yay!

Yippee! I am finally done with manuscript #1.  I know it may seem to some that it shouldn't take so long to write a picture book, but it does. At least it takes me a long time to write one. I think I've learned a lot this time, however; so I'm hoping the rest won't take so long.

Back to work :)

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I have learned so much about early colonial life through the research I have been involved in with my current project. It has given me a new appreciation for those brave souls that founded and built this country.

I have also been enjoying the miniseries, John Adams. It just started running on HBO. I've seen the first two parts and can't wait to see ( Read more... )