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Hi everyone,

I know it's been a long time since I have updated my blog, but I've been really busy!

First, I participated in NANOWRIMO I'm sure you all know what that is, but for those of you who don't, it is National Novel Writing Month.  In this group we were challanged to write 50,000 words in 30 days with the object of writing a novel in 30 days.  It didn't have to make sense, and you were not allowed to make corrections since the object was the goal.  I actually over shot the goal ending with over 60,000 words, and guess what?  My work actually ended up making sense.  I wrote a novel in 30 days!  But then the most difficult part of the writing process began.  Revision.  A nasty word.  However, I have had some wonderful help from my critique partner.  We act as sounding boards for each other.  I am very lucky to have her in my corner.

This novel is very different from my childrens stories.  This novel is for young adults.  I have the revisions almost complete and will be looking for an agent or a publisher who is interested in this topic which is all the rage right now.

 Wish me luck, I'll try to keep better track of my blog. 

Until next time, Happy Writing

In the works

Here is just one of the stories I am working on now.

BRIDGETT BUNNY BATTLES BALLISTIC BUMPER CARS

   In this new Bridgett Bunny book, Bridgett lives in the year 3030.  She is on a routine patrol mission in the xyzander galaxy when she receives a distress call from the inhabitants of planet Bumper.  It seems as if some of the younger bumper cars have gone ballistic and are in need of corralling. 

    Follow Bridgett through her fast paced race to aid the more solid citizens from the seemingly ballistic youngsters.  In this children's book, children will learn that being rambunctious can be a good thing at the right time and in the right place, but being calm has its rewards as well.

UPDATE

     When I first started writing for children, I had no idea of the complexity of getting published.  I started writing because I had ideas in my head.  I saw books in the children's library that I could not understand how they got there.  My stories are fresh, funny, and more often than not, full of dialogue and action.

     I have a treasure trove of such stories, but, whenever I send them to children's publications, whether it be magazine, publisher, or agent, I get the same old response; It is not suitable to our needs at this time...goodluck finding a home for your work.

     Hmmm...When talking to editors of the magazines that have accepted my work, they say that not every editor has the same taste in stories, poetry, or what- have- you.  It doesn't matter how good or fresh the story.  It doesn't matter how much or little dialogue, or action.  The story must cry out to that particular editor in such a way that they want to read it over and over again.  It must stay with the editor and come to mind without provication.

     So, do I give up?  I think not!  I believe in my work and I have faith that eventually someone other than my current editors will feel that way also.

     For those of you in the same rocky boat as I am, take heart, not all good books or stories get published right away.  One day the rainbow's end will be in sight if we just reach for the sky.