WELCOME TO FALL

Although we are still in September for a few more days, the calendar numerically indicates that it is Fall. If you look at our current weather for the next week or so, it seems like we are in the middle of Summer.

Now on to the news of the day!!

My new book Andy and Sage Visit the Ant Hill Bookstore is now available in paperback for purchase on Amazon.com.  it will reach several other markets soon, if not there right now. I will be adding a Kindle Version shortly. I have linked the book picture, to your right, directly to Amazon to make it easier for you to find it and hopefully decide to make a purchase. At least, I hope you will take a look at the description area on Amazon before deciding.

No word from the Agent yet, but she is still working on her backlog queries so I will remain patient.

As for new projects.  I am being diligent in crafting my next Children's book. I have not designed a cover yet, but I can tell you that the story will be about a young girl, her Grandmother and something about a special clock or several unique clocks. I haven't decided yet if I will use just one clock or more than one so stay tuned.

SEPTEMBER UPDATES

First I want to send my prayers to everyone affected by Huricane Harvey. I hope everyone is in a safe place with your families and friends. To those who have lost family members or friends, my deepest condolences.

Not much to update on the agent front, still waiting.  I have great news about the new book though. 'Andy and Sage Visit the Ant Hill Bookstore' is almost complete. All the pictures are in, all the text is in so now it is just a bit of time to review and edit before the release.

I am looking at an October 1st date, but if things go well it will be a couple of weeks earlier. Keep an eye on the site for the release post.

I have been working on another children's book at the same time. That one will be released at the beginning of December just in time for the holiday season.  Stay tuned for more information.

If I don't hear anything from the agent by the middle of October, I will then complete everything to release 'Josephine' by Mid-November.

Hope everyone had a great summer season. That is if summer is your season right now. If you are just ending a different season, I hope you enjoyed that too. For all the parents with school age children, I hope that you and the children are enjoying their first days.

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.