So I currently have two manuscripts "out there" since mid-Dec. Both publishing houses had HUGE announcements in the past week or so. Think they've had time to read my little babies? Hmmmm.

I HAVE A READER!! Sorry to shout, but after two boys who are the very definition of reluctant readers, this is so cool ( Read more... )

I’ve been watching the Nancy Kerrigan story unfold on National and local news this week (I live about 10 minutes from the house where it all happened). I won’t get into how I feel the media handles these types of things, but I am struck by something ( Read more... )

OK... it seems I always find out New Year's things ON 1/1 or after. That doesn't help me. Please help a girl out and post your superstitions below NOW, so I can start the New Year right. Here are the ones I (think I) know, or have recently learned. Correct or confirm ( Read more... )

I had the most wonderfully amazing, once in a lifetime experience Sat. I had my reading/signing at the Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, MA. When we arrived, there was a cage next to my signing table. The lovely folks at the zoo had arranged to have an African Crested porcupine pup come play for the day. I got to hold it while I read my book. The kids got ( Read more... )

Ack! Is Verla's messgae board down? I clicked on my favorites, and it says the domain name expired. Is it just me?

So I'm doing a visit at a local zoo. I offered to do a scavenger hunt as part of the event. If you have time, can you offer ideas of how to implement this/any specific scavenger hunt items or questions? The zoo as a whole will be closed. The skyfari, petting zoo, gift shop and cafe will be open. I will read my book (In My Backyard), and offer ( Read more... )

Have you ever written something or played with the words KNOWING it will never go anywhere (see the light of day), but couldn't NOT play with it because it just keeps gnawing at you? That's me today. This has so many strikes against it before it can even get onto the screen/page, it's not worth the time, but I can't stop. I guess I should be glad I ( Read more... )

I had a very motivational weekend. You'll have to take my word for it, or go see the other LJ posts since can't post pictures. I LOVE fall, so when I get an opportunity to go to ME with writing and editing friends, I put it on the calendar a year in advance ( Read more... )

Just checking to see if my LJ posts are going onto Facebook since I do NOT want that ( Read more... )