My Cover is finished!

Well, the publisher notified me to say they accepted my cover design. Thankfully, they embellished it with some lovely font and the back is formated lovely. I was also informed that my release date is scheduled for July 15, 2006. I am so excited and look forward to the arrival of my book! How exciting!!! Now is the time to get to work, which I plan to do now.
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Take care and God Bless.

Another day goes by...

Today has been a quiet day. Rob is about to head off to work soon and is taking a small nap on the couch. He is cute when he sleeps. :)

It has been a long week of interviews and articles on the book. Note picture to the right. It was an article in the newspaper. I am happy for the break. I have been working on my book's promotional items. I hope to hear from my publisher soon, so I can add the picture of my book to the promotional items I have. My book is in the final stages. It is in cover design. It sounds a bit selfish, but I do hope they chose the picture I took of the Parrsboro's Cove. Since the book is about our area, it just makes sense the picture I took. Plus, the picture is lovely. However, the publisher knows best and I know they will do the best for the book. All the covers I have seen look wonderful.

Well, I am getting off to get some work done.

Take care and God bless.

Today I spent the day working on all my bookmark, brochures and media packages. Most are done, but I am waiting on the cover to be done to do any more. I worked on the office and got it all organized and looking clean. I'm strange, but I just can't work well in a dirty room. Rob calls me obsessive compulsive. I just think like things nice which makes me feel great and my work look great. I must say this hobbling around is slowing me down. My foot is healing and every shade of fuchsia and purple. This is not the time to have hurt my foot. GRR
I haven't heard anything about the book lately. Well, to be honest it was just last week that I sent the proofs in. The inside of the book is finished, and the cover is being worked on! WOW. The press release went out last week too. Everything is going so fast, it is nice for a small breather. Once the cover is finished, I should get a release date. That would be fantastic!! Then, I can properly promote the book.
Well, I am going to rest a while while the hubby takes a nap. It is such a quiet day today.
Take care and God Bless!

Well, the grandkids are coming to visit for Easter. I can't wait to see them. I am putting my book aside and all my marketing material away for an entire week. I plan on being simply, grammy. I have their room all ready, Easter baskets done and all ready to go. We just need to decorate eggs and make a lovely dinner. It should be a lovely time. I spent all day getting things ready and I am very tired.


Take care and God Bless
Happy Easter to all!!

Donna

Things have really moved along. Today I got word from my publisher. I had to fill out some questions for the press release. How exciting! I sent in my final edited copy of my manuscript. I should be getting my proofs soon. Not much later, my cover will go to design. I should see my book in print in a couple months. I am currently working on some much needed marking and promotional items. Plus, my new book! I am hitting my 5th chapter. I am excited about my new story. My first novel! WOW. This is an amazing time in my life. Back to work!
Take care and God Bless.

Well, today I got word that my book is ready to go to production. How exciting!!! This is a lot faster than I first thought. I am hoping to get some promotional items made before the book goes to print. As it looks, a date will be set soon for the release. Wow, it is so hard to believe that 5 months ago, I sent my book to the publishers. I am nervous and excited at the same time. Hopefully, I will be better prepared when the book comes out to do book signing, and check out new places to take my book. So much to do, so little time. haha I have to get my novel finished soon too!!

Take care, and God Bless.

Today is as beautiful a morning as yesterday. It is barely 9:30am and the gulls are busy soaring through the sky rushing through the neighborhood. Spring seems more real now as I watch a young gal riding her bike to school. There are still little remnants of the winter’s icy past left in corners of the yards; a reminder that we should cherish these warm days ahead. Life is back in Parrsboro too. With the warmth of the sun and chill near gone, people are again strolling up and down this enchanting town. Gone are the heavy winter jackets which are replaced with lightweight styles showcasing the Spring colors. The tuques, gloves, and winter boots are stored, but readily available in case of a threat winter’s devilish repeat. There is nothing as splendid as the witness of birth. Just walk out your doors this fine Spring morning, and capture our world’s beautiful new beginning. I really love Springtime!
Take car and God Bless

The more the sun shines, the more I need to get started on my Spring cleaning. I have so much going on in my life, cleaning isn't topping my list. haha But, I am tickled that spring is coming. I am a bit tired of the snow. I am steadily working on my new novel and like how it is coming together. My book of poetry is in the editing stage, so I don't have to focus on it as much as I did before. Once it hits the graphic design for the cover, I am sure things will speed up quickly. Untill then, spring cleaning and getting my book together! haha Well, back to working on the book.

Take care and God Bless

The next step:

A couple of days ago, I sent in all the requirements to the publisher to put the book properly together. Whoa, what a relief to get this far. I keep saying it, but it is a blessed experience! Next to this text is a picture of the area I live in. I am hoping the publisher my choose this picture for the cover of my book.
Now, I expect it to be a couple months of waiting. Thankfully I love writing so much, I am working toward another project. It helps to keep my mind busy when all I want to do is jump up and down excitedly shouting, " I did it!" My poor husband has been more than patient listening me talk about the book. He understands though. I listen to him about his work too.
I have begun writing a novel. I hope to have it finished within the year. I began this novel about 2 years ago and just lost my wind in midstream. I am finally getting back into it and hope to do a great job on it. Speaking of which...I should get back to it.

Take care and God Bless.

Today was a good day!

I woke up in a great mood. I spent the day drawing and getting a few things done on the computer to organize it better. Sometimes even the computer needs to be cleaned! Later today, my grand daughter, Isabel, called me all by herself. It was a great feat for her since she is only 6. She spent an hour reading to me from her primer. It is such a wonderful thing to experience. I am so happy she loves reading.
Take care and God Bless

It's in the mail!

I mailed my contract back today. It was so strangely exciting to mail the contract today. I am so nervous and excited about the journey ahead. I have one more drawing to do and final touches to the manuscript, but it will all be finalized soon. I am just relaxing and taking it all in. Part of me wants to jump up and down screaming and yelling, part wants to be alone on the beach. The cool winter's day forces me to stay indoors. My daily chores keep me from getting overly excited. I plan on doing some writing and drawing over the next couple days, to keep my mind clear. Breathe, wait, and leave it in God's hands.

Take care and God Bless!

Contract signed and ready to go!

I signed my contract, and will be mailing it tomorrow. There is so much to do now. I am finishing up my website, getting on author's sites and making sure that my site is easily found by getting it on google. There is so much to consider when getting the marketing done, news to papers and creating bookmarkers, postcards and such. I can see a lot of waiting between moments of excitement. This is an experience I want to embrace. What a special time this will be.
Take care and God Bless.

WTG, the contract is here!

Well, I just got my contract, and my book will be published soon. This is so surreal! If anyone had asked me a year ago if I would ever publish a book, I would laugh and say, "I wish!" This is so incredible. I am working on some artwork to add in the book, but the book is good to go! I mail the contract Monday. I am so excited I may not be able to fall asleep! wow

Take care and God Bless!

The ride begins!

I spent this morning at the Physiotherapist's office. I have tendonitis in my left elbow from an old injury and all this writing has aggravated it. It is well worth it though! Yesterday, I received a letter from the Publisher asking for information to put an announcement in the local paper stating I was signing up with them. This has been a surreal experience for me. I feel like a dream is finally becoming a reality. I am so honored that a Publisher has enough faith in me to publish my book.
I current hopes is that they will allow me to add the artwork I am working on to add within the book. I believe it will enhance the whole package. I have been working on several drawings to add and have them all nearly done, that is if I will stop redoing them. There is so much going on, I do hope all works out great. This is a wonderful experience I do not wish to miss.
I have dinner on the go, and intend on doing some more writing later tonight.
Take care and God Bless.