Publication Journey•
on August 21st, 2010•
Okay, the clock is always ticking. At least as long as it has a battery or is plugged into some power. When I was 35, I set a goal to publish a book before I turned 40. I turned 39 last month. I do have a short story that will be published later this year, but over the past four years, I have “birthed” two manuscripts.
For awhile, it seemed like the clock did stop ticking. I just pushed my goal to the side. Life happened, some of it painful. After a crazy 2009 (I’ve totally moved forward – PRAISE GOD!), I jumped back on track.
I pitched my first manuscript, When Rain Falls, at the 2010 Faith and Fiction Retreat. I’m so thankful to Tiffany Warren for adding the pitch sessions this year. That was the best kick in the rear I needed. So far, one publisher sent a rejection letter, but two other publishers requested the full manuscript. I’ve sent one off this week and I’m getting the other package ready this morning. Now it’s all about waiting.
But I’m not just sitting around, I have 3-4 other stories going now and it’s a matter of choosing which one to focus on. I’m just as excited to start a new story as I am to finally send my other “babies” out into the world. I will keep you posted.
In the meantime, don’t forget to support my very first fiction publication. Home Again: Stories of Restored Relationships is available for pre-order now.
Publication Journey•
on August 15th, 2010•
I’m jumping into the book marketing for Home Again this weekend. Until November 1st, mailing list members can pre-order HOME AGAIN (Regular price: $15.95) for the discounted rate. $30 gift card from Amazon.com
What’s the discount price? Join the list below to find out. I promise you I won’t bombard your inbox. I barely have time to keep up with blogging. At the most emails will be monthly. 
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Ty is back! Okay, I never really went anywhere for those who follow all my activities, but I’ve been neglecting my personal site for various reasons. The design isn’t too new because I still love my pink and brown, but the site is organized more like an “author” website now. I also decided to combine my site and the CookieAisle.com site – so all my devotions, bible studies, articles and musings are together.
The reason for this shift in thinking.
The release of the anthology, Home Again: Stories of Restored Relationships is only three months away. Promoting the anthology has been an eye-opener. I provide design and marketing services for authors all the time, but walking in their shoes is a different experience.
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Natural Hair•
on August 7th, 2010•
My sister treated me to Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk earlier this summer. I wasn’t sure about it at first. For my birthday, my sis purchased the Loc Butter. After all the products I’ve tried this year, I can finally say I have found something I like. Thanks sis!
I discovered through trial and error, my hair doesn’t like mineral oil or petroleum. Carol’s Daughter’s products doesn’t use these ingredients. There not totally perfect and are on the expensive side, but they do last awhile. So, these days, the hair milk and Loc Butter are my main products.
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Earlier this year, I mentioned I was invited to write a short story for an anthology. Well, the project is coming to life now and I’m very excited.
My short story, “Birthing Pains,” will be featured in Home Again: Stories of Restored Relationships. The release date is November 2010. read more
