Can't Wait! Indy 4!

My daemon, Onthia

I created my daemon on one of those Golden Compass sites. I really like the daemon concept and put some text as to why.
I added this to both my Myspace and Blogger. Since daemon's go with a human everywhere, she should be right up front on my blog. If she gets in your way just wave at her and scroll under. Just don't touch her! That would be taboo!

I finished Book Two!

It's done. I'm sure it will need edits, but most of that will come from my agent and editor.

Now if I can only find an agent and editor.

This means I've written two novels. Some people want to read it, but first I need to fact check some of the info.

So, it's either back to editing or starting on Book Three.

I'm pretty happy about this. I'm getting closer to finishing the original beginning story of Annabelle and Roland. I can't believe it's going to take three books just to tell the whole first storyline.
Sheesh!

I should email one of those agents who has my manuscript. I guess I'm just scared if I do, it will turn into another rejection.

I know deep inside this story will get published. I can feel it in my bones. But I still live here in the present world, where all I get is rejection, no matter how many people like it. The agents wont represent it.

It's still with those two requests for fulls. They still have it. I'm pretty sure the six weeks are up and I'm due to contact that first agent. But what if it's a rejection?

I wish people were reading this. I could use some courage.

Two more links!

I've added my daughters' blogs to my link section.
Katie Kat's Condo and Animal Lover's Sanctuary. Go check them out!

Catch Up

I'm behind on my report of how things went. I didn't even post "HAPPY THANKSGIVING" on Thursday.

So here is a brief review on the last few days.

Monday -Tuesday:
It's official! I'm going to be perminate on the 10th. It's more stability and a pay increase. I'm pretty happy about it because after all, I do like my job.

Wednesday:
I took the day off to help with preparation for Thanksgiving. It was nice to have that time to clean.

Thursday:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Tons of family came over and no one fought. Got full of food and enjoyed visiting with Janeen's brothers and nephews. Steven stayed over so he could do "Black Friday" with us. He was looking for an IPod and our local podunk Wal-Mart didn't have it.

Friday:
"Black Friday"
Found all the things we needed. We had to go to four Wal-Marts before we found my son's most wanted item. We were getting scared and I almost teared up when we found it. I just did not want him to be disappointed come Christmas.

Saturday:
Kids saw Santa and we took the day off.

Sunday:
Church and I also finished my second book.

So it's been an eventful week. I'm kind of glad to get back to work because I don't want to get lazy.

Spiderwick Chronicles theatrical trailer

The Golden Compass Clip - As We Pleased

The Golden Compass Clip - Contract

Golden Compass Author Phillip Pullman Talks About His Agenda

Making of Doctor Who : Time Crash

Doctor Who, Children in Need Special - Time Crash

Marvel/DC: After Hours #7

Broke in Two

I decided to take book two and separate it into two books.
Its ironic, because book one used to have both books one and two in it. I broke it into two and never regretted it.

Now book two has grown into books two and three. LOL! At this rate Annabelle's 300 year history will take hundreds of volumes.

Actually, I have a plan in place, but this only helps it.

This also means I now have a started trilogy. If it sells I can proceed to the others.

Book two is closer to being finished now!

More Golden Compass stuff.

I CAN'T WAIT! Long live Lyra and Pan!

Talked to a class of sixth graders today . . .

It was a blast!

Lets go back a bit. Over a year ago I finished my novel and began the edit process. I met a 6th grade teacher and asked him to beta check it. He did. He liked it and wanted to share it with his class. He read it to them and I spoke to the class about the book.

Fast forward to now. This is the next class of children (one of whom is my daughter) and he wanted me to come in and talk about the writing process, my novel and answer questions.

It always gets me charged up to see the excitement in children's eyes. I love it when they ask questions and get even more excited about the answers. I gave them another copy of the manuscript (the class already has one) so they could check it out and read it.

I love doing this! If I could get published, it would be so wonderfully amazing to talk with kids and share my stories. I just want to bring them excitement and enjoyment.

A very good experience.