2. That this kid is determined too. He stayed outside for an extra hour, scooping, patting and sculpting to make a huge wall of snow, all by himself. He didn't care that there were wolves, bear, moose, and elk roaming everywhere. Or that I was having major anxiety about his sweet little eight year old body possibly becoming part of the food chain.
3. You guessed it. This child is also determined. He and his cousin fished for DAYS in the freezing rain. And finally....
(The fish were much larger and more impressive in person. And delicious.)
5. So the other thing I learned is that determination pays off. Actually, I already knew it but I got a huge reminder this week.
Take a close look at this picture.
Not at me, sillies. I look ridiculous, as always. And not at my kids, even though they are uninheritedly adorable. (Did I just come up with a new word? Look for it in next year's Webster's.) Squint at the lettering on that building in the background. Hint...I was standing on Temple Square in Salt Lake City when it was taken.
Still can't see? Let's blow that baby up.
If you haven't already figured it out, I'll clue you in.
I'm GETTING PUBLISHED!*
They gave me a choice of going ebook only or waiting six months to see if they could fit me in the line up for 2013. Surprisingly, I chose the ebook. It just felt right. But we can talk more about that later. Right now I have to get off here and come up with a new title. Any ideas?
Mwah!
*As long as their are not hitches. I get the feeling that this is like buying a house. Escrow and all that.
15 comments:
I think Apple is seriously freaking out every single publisher out there right now. That textbook thing has direct application for other publishing.
That said, CONGRATUFREAKING LATIONS etc etc. Which book is it?
Ugly Duckling on South Field. Is that the one you read? I'd love to hear any ideas you have. You're super witty.
Oh my gosh, I'm so excited for you! You have worked so hard and are so talented! I can't wait to read (and buy) your book. YEAH!!!
Congratulations! I've never read an e-book, I'm way too old fashioned and love the smell of print on paper. This might have to be my first.
What is the name of it & when will you/they release it? I will help promote it to all that I know :) what a fantastic accomplishment! Congratulations!
@Susan, nope; I haven't read that one.
I know, Jen, I like paper books too. A lot. But apparently people like you and I are becoming the minority. I thought I'd struggle with this, but it was actually an easy decision. I still want my books to be in print, but this is a good way to get my foot in the door quickly without a big gamble for the company.
Such a perfect end to a great vacation. Congratulations.
Such wonderful, happy-making news! We all knew it would happen. And here it is. Yea, you!!!
All 3 of my girls got Kindles for Christmas. So we're first in line at the digital store. Congratulations.
Congratulations! Getting published in any format is an accomplishment to be proud of!
congrats! that will go on my new kindle fire, for sure! so excited for you!
I am very, very happy for you. I know how hard you have worked to get to this point. Love you, Mom
YAY!!! Just freaking YAY!!!!!!!!!!
How exciting!
congrats!!! i am so excited for you. lining it up on my kindle as we speak. (i finally gave in & got one. and i love it, suprisingly. i am a paper person too.)
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