photo taken April 2011

one year ago: Patiently Waiting Acknowledgement
two years ago: The Familiar Path
three years ago: Canvassing The Pasture

photo taken May 10, 2007

Published authors have always said, “Writing a book is not the way to make a quick and easy buck” and now having published two books, I wholeheartedly agree.  It’s agonizing work.  Completely worthwhile, if you have a passion or compulsion for writing (I do believe one or the other is absolutely necessary), and there is always the possibility for riches, but nonetheless it is very agonizing work.

I tried to keep the basics of what I’ve learned in the past five years short and sweet, but that proved impossible.  For those interested, my take on agents, queries, proposals, and how to sell your work is after the jump…..

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What amazing generosity I’ve seen from so many.  Charlie is so blessed; he has love streaming in from across the globe, a carefree life with many playmates, and dines on meat daily.  In many ways, Charlie is better off, and certainly better fed, than a huge percentage of children in this country.  Instead of sending donations to me, please consider making a donation in Charlie’s honor to a children’s shelter, community food service, or school lunch program for those with less to enjoy.  Thank you!

photo taken May 2, 2007

early May, 2007