I am happy to announce 4RV Publishing has contracted to publish my fifth children’s book, Clever Tom. This will join Little Shepherd, A Christmas Kindness, Macaroni and Cheese for Thanksgiving, and Amos Faces His Bully on my author’s bookshelf. This is my second children’s book to be published by 4RV Publishing. I will keep you posted on the release date.
Excited to announce 4RV Publishing plans to release a hardcover edition of my book, A Christmas Kindness in 2020. Originally published under my maiden name, this hardcover edition will feature new content. Here is more about the story:
Eight-year-old Robert is eager to share his wish list with Santa at the mall on Christmas Eve. When he meets Glenn, who only has one request for Santa, Robert is confused about what he should do. Can he cast aside what he wants and ask Santa to bring his new friend a special gift?
Keep an eye on this site for more details.
I’m thrilled to announce I’ve contracted with 4RV Publishing as an acquisitions editor intern. What an awesome experience this will be to join a talented team of individuals.
What a fun time I had on the Amos Faces His Bully VBT. I had forgotten how nice it is to connect with bloggers and hear nice things about your work. All the reviews were glowing, so that makes me feel good. Here is a list of tour stops and the direct links if you want to check them out.
Author interview at Over the Rainbow Book Reviews
Book review at Reviews by Crystal
Friday, April 6
Book feature at The Writer’s Life
Author interview at The Dark Phantom Review
Thursday, April 12
Book review at The Blended Blog
Friday, April 13
Guest post at Write What Inspires You
Book review at By the Book
Thursday, April 19
Book review at Bound 4 Escape
Friday, April 20
Interview at The Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection
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Thursday, April 26
Book review at That’s What She’s Reading
Amos is targeted by the town bully because he is so small. When word reaches Amos of his friend David’s battle with Goliath, he thinks back to what David told him about putting his faith in God’s protection. Perhaps the same God can help Amos face his bully too.
Don’t think I ever announced that I completed STORYSTORM in January. By the end of the 31 days, I had 31 ideas to reconsider and figure out which ones I would work on this year. Some of the most promising are juvenile or cozy mysteries, a few new Beatrice and Charlotte adventures, and an Easter story.
Even though it’s early, I’ll use this time to review my writing goals.
GOAL 1: Submit Clever Tom to agents
Deadline on this was February 15, so I didn’t make it. Still a top priority on my list. Might be able to research a couple of agents this month.
GOAL 2: Participate in STORYSTORM
Done and won!!!!
GOAL 3: Blog twice a week on all four blogs
Not doing too badly on this. Until we went on vacation mid-February I was staying on top of this. I’m already set to blog at all four blogs this week.
GOAL 4: Guest blog at least once a quarter
I need to get this in soon. I guest blogged in December 2017, but not so far this year.
GOAL 5: Contribute to Guardian Angel Kids this year
I’m considering a contribution to the August, September, October or December issues.
GOAL 6: Finish Amelia’s Mission and get it ready for submission
I’m into the middle of Chapter 18 now. I’ve been using writing group time to move the story along. In addition, while we were away, I wrote an emotional scene that will change Amelia’s life.
Here’s looking forward to the next quarter of 2018 and what I can accomplish.
