WELCOME TO AUGUST

This month is beginning to be very productive.  I still haven't heard back from the agent, but she has stopped accepting queries until she catches up. Her load must be extensive as she has taken the rest of this week off from her busy schedule.

UPDATE:  Cedric and Melissa is now available to read  free with Kindle Unlimited from Amazon. This will be available for only 90 days. Make sure to check out this book about Snowy Owls and Polar Bears for your kids. This is an easy read for children from Grade 2 to Grade 6, but is an informational book for people of all ages.

Also, check out Amazon, during the month of September, as there will be a three week promotion lowering the purchase price for the Kindle Version of Cedric and Melissa. This book is also available in paperback.

I am making progress on my current project, Andy and Sage Visit the Ant Hill Bookstore.  I had to chase Sage all over the pages of the book this week, but I have finally found the right page for her to settle onto.

I have all my pictures now inserted in the book and just have to complete the story.

Lastly, I have also started to work on another Children's Book about a young girl and a special clock. More to come on that in the coming months.

END OF JULY

Hope everyone is having a fun time whatever your season is right now.  Where I live it's the middle of the summer season, but it will soon be August.

I haven't heard anything yet from the Agent but it is still early. While waiting, I have been going over the entire manuscript one last time to check for minor errors. I believe it has been edited to death, but you can't be too careful.

My new children's book is coming along pretty well. The pictures are challenging but fun to create. Last time I was here, I indicated that I would show you the book cover. Below is the current version of the front cover (subject to change) as it stands right now.

I'm not sure about the title but it will be somewhere with books. If you have any suggestions let me know. Well it is time to get back to work so this book will be ready to publish in early September.

I will return in a couple of weeks, hopefully, with this books launch date, and I should be able to tell you about some of the other projects that I'm working on.

HAPPY JULY

Hope everyone is having a great July. The peak of vacation time is upon us so enjoy it to the fullest.

No news on the agent yet, but I am patient. To fill the time, I have a lot of other work on the go  to keep me busy.

I have set up my file and full cover for 'Josephine' in case the agent part doesn't work out. This way, if necessary, I will have everything ready to self-publish. I have changed the cover picture on the right side of the site for your review.

Work on the new Children's book is coming along at a pretty good pace.  So far I have 30 pages that consist of a mixture of text and pictures.  My goal is to have 58 pages once all is complete. I know you may be curious about the story line, but have patience. It will all be revealed shortly.

As it is summer break from school, for most of your children, all five of my previous Children's books are available on Amazon. This is the best time for your little ones to continue reading so they don't forget what was learned in their last school year.

I will return at the end of the month with a  preliminary picture of the front cover for the new Children's book. If I hear any news before that, I will return and give you an update.

END OF JUNE UPDATE

Welcome to Summer. I'm so glad we here in Canada can enjoy this warmer time of the year.  I have submitted a query to an agent for my book and now I will wait for a response.

I have not been just sitting around.  The new Children's book is coming along at a good pace.  I bet you're all curious as to what it will be about.  Well,,,,,, Here's a small hint!!!

What do you think are the names of theses two characters? What are your thoughts about where they are, and what they might be doing?

I will leave it there for now. Once the book is completed and ready for publication, I will make an announcement with a copy of the book cover and where you can purchase it.

Back to work for me, but I hope all of you are enjoying a bit of vacation time. I will be back in a couple of weeks with more on any word from the agent and an update on my new works.

JUNE AND SUMMER

Well, the warm weather is upon us. I like this time of year as everything turns green, the birds are singing, and children are playing. Summer is also an excellent opportunity to spend reading to your children, or them reading to you. Be sure to check out my books, which are available on Amazon Worldwide, which you can link to from this site.

I have only one more chapter of Josephine to re-edit. Once that is finished, I will submit my story to an agent. The response time will be between 8 and 12 weeks.  I am hopeful about this venture.

If it doesn't work out, I still have the option to self-publish through Amazon. One way or the other, you will, in time, be able to buy my book.

I will spend the next couple of months working on my new Children's book. In about a month, I will have more details for you on the title and storyline. This will keep me busy while I wait to hear back from the agent.

I will be back at the end of the month to update you on my progress.

WELCOME TO MAY

I 'm so glad the weather has turned to spring.  The trees are turning green. The robins have come back, and now all we need is for the sun to shine.

I have not been slacking off.  Work on Josephine continues, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel so that is good.  I started working on a new children's book that I hope will be ready for September-October release.  I was going to tell you more about it, but I changed my mind and will let it be a surprise.

As all of you get ready for summer break, I have already experienced mine with a trip to a favorite grandson's wedding last month. It was a beautiful occasion even if the weather was cold and gloomy.

I will do my best to update everyone the middle of each month unless something great happens in between.

UPDATE FOR MARCH

It has been a while since I 've communicated with everyone.  Re-writing and editing a large novel manuscript is a long process. I am now waiting for the second round of editors comments to be returned.

The past six weeks I have been taking a course in Memoir writing for future use. I learned many useful items that can be applied to any type of writing. It was a much needed break from my own work to visit another form of leaving information for future generations.

My children's books are being received well, especially Cedric and Melissa.  All of my books are now available on Amazon in both Kindle format and paperback so check them out. Just click on the books picture and it will take you to Amazon or if you click on my Author Central icon it will take you to where you can see all the books available at this time.

I am going to start working on a couple of more children's books and will update everyone on the titles shortly.