More writing

These summer days find me steadily writing. Again, I was at work on Realizations. 

I also looked in to Kindling a book. I have a young adult manuscript I am seriously considering testing out as a Kindle. I wish I had an illustration for a cover.  I do have a sketch to go with it, but it was done by an ex-boyfriend. Using that sketch doesn't seem right.

My friend, Echo Ryan, just Kindled her first book on Amazon.com.  I am wondering how it will do. She has such a unique voice and topic.  I just can't imagine the mindset needed to write A Tale of Butts: The Story of a Couch.

Editing

Hoorah!  I spent a couple of hours editing the second Conrad novel today.  I managed to squeeze it in around watching my friends 9 ducks, rabbit, and cat, tending my own home and dogs, and the rest of my life.

Unfortunately, my critique partner called today. He's been sick all week, so we probably won't meet this weekend.

On the positive side, I did get the corrections mailed off to the editor at Quixote Press. Am I being to hopeful thinking this book may be out before Christmas?

Publisher Called

The editor I have been working with for over two years now called bright and early this morning.  If I hadn't crawled into bed at 4 a.m. after celebrating a friend's birthday party last night, I would have been more awake for the 8 a.m. call. Once I realized it was my editor I woke up fast.

The great news is the illustrations for this book are almost done.  They should be finished by next Friday.  From there the cover art is designed.  Then the book is ready to print.

Few people know about this book yet. The topic is different than my normal science fiction/fantasy writings.

The publisher I am working with is Quixote Press.  I find it wonderful to have an actual editor who calls me and whom I can reach when I've needed to.

My fingers are crossed. I'm hoping this book will be out in the fall.  If so, that will be three published books under my feet.

Books on Sale

Lulu.com is offering a 20% discount on books right now. That not only includes my novel Callings: Tales of the Conrads of Karna, but also my friend Echo Ryan's new book, A Tale of Butts: The Story of a Couch.

You can find both our books at www.lulu.com. The code for the sale is Bigger305.

Thanks for reading.

Congratulations to my friend, Echo Ryan

Congratulations to my friend, Echo Ryan, on successfully publishing her first novel.  A Tale of Butts: The Story of a Couch is now available through Amazon.com, as well as the publisher, and for order in book stores. This humorous tale is modestly retailed for $10.99 (That's cheaper than my books!).

If you are interested, you can check it out on Amazon.com or through Lulu.com or contact me for more information.

Way to go, Echo Ryan!