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OH, Forks!! Waiting is the Hardest Part!!

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OH, Forks!! Waiting is the Hardest Part!!

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GREAT NEWS!! I’m waiting for the proofs to arrive, and according to my printers….most all images and pictures were good to go! I bet you never even knew that I had to re-do every single one of them… Honestly, I’m still a bit nervous to see if they’ll all turn out, but, I shouldn’t have to wait much longer, right? Sigh.

Once I get the proofs, I’ll go through the book with a fine tooth comb, and once I approve it, and make any changes (hoping there are none…I was really going for “perfect on the first try”) then I’ll be ordering the first few hundred copies, and hardbacks for all of my backers!!!

I have to take an extra minute, to again thank my backers, and thank you again for your patience!! SWAG items have also been ordered, and every day I check their progress, too. I keep hoping that when I Sign in, I’ll see “shipped” instead of “in progress.” “In progress” is so….tiresome. Did I mention my patience is wearing weak and thin?? I’ll be beginning the handwritten thank you notes soon, and replenishing my novel supply to send out, too!

Sometimes this is still so hard to believe. Even harder to believe is that I’ll be at my first author event, hopefully selling all my books INCLUDING OH, Forks!!, in November 2014!! (Thanks to my Aunt for passing on the info!!)

I’ve had a few questions like, “So, what are you doing while you wait for the cook book?” Well, moving. Packing, cleaning, boxing, ceramic flooring, and making shower curtains. Moving is not my favorite thing ever, and I can tell you it’s never happening again. SO, if any one needs a nice, quaint, country house….with a swing set, GIANT garden (tears…), shed, and big fenced in yard….keep your eyes peeled for our house listing soon!!

Thank you all again for your continued support!! I’m still thinking once we’re all settled and moved that I may be doing a taste testing party by invite only!! (Of course there will be others with other book signings, too!)

September 12, 2014 OH, Forks! A Little Bit of Everything and All That's Gluten Free Cook Book 2014, , , , , , , , , , , , , 0 Read more >

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary… How does Your Garden Grow?

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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary… How does Your Garden Grow?

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Today was my first day back in my garden after nearly two weeks of knocking on Heaven’s door. (Yes, I think it’s a fabulous reference to my illnesses!) The garden beds are all exploding, and we picked our first basket full of green beans, and some peppers today. The sunflower heads are finally blossoming, and I cannot wait to see how big they get, as Darling #1 is really hoping for some awards! There are more tomatoes than I can count, so in a week or two, I’ll be canning like a mad woman again.

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Good news? Yes, there’s a bit. I’m on my way of getting past this last bout of illness, AND I’ve secured the first ISBN numbers for the Oh, Forks! Cook book coming to you in the next few months. I’ve also decided on my method of financial backing for this adventure, too. Just this week, a man was in the news for starting a $10 Kickstarter fund for potato salad. He got his ten dollars, and then $40k more! For potato salad! I’m planning to utilize this feature for a publishing push, in that, I’ll already have the book done. These funds will allow me to pre-print book copies to have on hand to sell! Much easier, and this also allows for the most professional “packaging” for the cook book, as well. If I can get these funds, I’ll also be beginning a campaign with the cook book that gives $1 from each book sale to the Scleroderma Foundation!!! I’m excited about the future plans for the cook book, and can’t wait to make those announcements closer to publication!

Bad news? Yeah, there’s always some floating closely behind me. Many of you know of the circumstances and situations my family is currently facing with my Grandma. On top of that, I’m planning an upcoming Riley trip, we’re dealing with ridiculously immature situations with an employer—due to their anger with others, and illnesses, work, medical bills, and about 500 other things all happening at the same time. I don’t do stress well anymore. Not that I can’t handle it, but my body refuses to. I’m doing my best to slow myself down a bit, without stopping any of the projects I’ve got. SO, my hopes for an August release may be a little overzealous….. but it won’t be too much longer, I swear!!!

Thanks for your patience! Thanks for your support!

July 10, 2014 OH, Forks! A Little Bit of Everything and All That's Gluten Free Cook Book 2014, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 0 Read more >