I am
excited to announce that I have signed with a wonderful literary agent,
Renee Fountain of GH Literary, for The 52/52 Project.
Thanks to
all you wonderful readers who have been so supportive. You have given
me the enthusiasm and confidence to pursue making this book a reality.
One of this project's greatest appeal for prospective publishers is sure
to be your terrific interaction and comments on this blog and on my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/The52at52Project. If you haven't already, please click through and "like" that Facebook page and also subscribe to this blog by email (link to the right on the page), so I can share future news.
I
will provide more book news as it comes, as well as updates on our new
monthly adventures for the coming year. I hope many of you can join me
to participate in that fun!
Now, fingers crossed she sells this baby. I need to buy a new pair of pajamas.
Are you crossing those fingers? Have you "liked' my Facebook page and subscribed to this blog by email? If not, can I offer to stop by and wash your dishes and clean your toilets this weekend?
I'm happy to announce I am presenting at the
14th annual Winter Wheat Festival, a celebration of writers and readers,
to be held Nov. 13-15 at Bowling Green State University in Bowling
Green, Ohio.
Produced by the literary journal "Mid-American
Review," the festival includes appearances by authors Sharona Muir,
Anne Valente, Marcus Wicker, and Allison Joseph. In addition,
participants can attend their choices of 54 diverse and interesting
writing workshops.
On Saturday morning, Nov. 15, I will lead a
session on "Enhancing Your Narrative Non-Fiction through an Anti-Bucket
List." I hope several of you will join me, because you know I hate
talking to myself.
Winter Wheat is a terrific event for writers
seeking to sharpen their skills and aspiring writers looking for a
great place to start. For more information about the festival's events
and registration, click here:
http://casit.bgsu.edu/midamericanreview/winter-wheat/
I
endured another photo shoot last night. *sigh* Having my photo taken
ranks on my list of favorite things to do just above--or maybe even
below--having a root canal.
I went through my first author
photo shoot about a year ago, so you'd think it would get easier. But
all day I kept thinking I'd gladly swap this out for almost ANYTHING on
my 52/52 list. And that list, as many of you know, was a bit squirm-worthy.
This got me thinking about experiences we each have to face
occasionally or on a regular basis. Dental work, public speaking, and
flying are the three that have always made my anxiety soar the highest. I
continue to endure them all, out of necessity, but if I had to choose
between one of those and, say, another Brazilian wax? A close race, but
I'm fairly certain I'd choose the wax job. And I'd take that waxing over
having my photo taken, any day.
So, your turn. What activity or experience do you dread or despise most of all? I'll do a random drawing for a copy of Fifty Shades of Funny: Hook-Ups, Break-Ups, and Crack-Ups from the comments of readers who fess up.
