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Another BUMP in the road!

My path to print with AuthorHouse has been a bumpy one to say the least.  I received the second round of galley proofs Tuesday afternoon. Unfortunately there are (but fortunately they were found) many new corrections to be made.  Most could have been avoided had the design team followed my directions and paid more attention to detail. Oh well.  I've been told it is not unusual to have three rounds of revisions, but it is frustration all the same.

This will set the book launch date back but, Erin, my project leader, has assured me she will personally review the third round of proofs and deliver it within a week.

The book cover has been approved and the retail price for has been set at $12.99.
The discounted web price through AuthorHouse will be $10.99.

I am still anticipating that Cleon, The Crooked Tree will be available for holiday gift giving, so please keep it in mind for the special youngsters on your list.

Until next time... hopefully with the big ANNOUNCEMENT!  Pam

Cleon has a NEW look!

A lot has been happening since my last post.  The first round of galley proofs for Cleon, The Crooked Tree arrived two weeks earlier than anticipated, which is good news.  The bad news is that had to spent countless hours revising and correcting it.  I am happy to say, I have completed that lengthy process and resubmitted it earlier this week.

I am now in the process of finalizing the COVER design and layout.   As you can see, Cleon has a new look.  What do you think?  My goal is to submit the final cover design by Friday.  If you have a thought or suggestion for me please contact me via e-mail or facebook.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Health and Happiness!

BOOK TEASER 2: Cleon the Crooked Tree

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BOOK TEASER: Cleon the Crooked Tree

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Cleon is in PRODUCTION!

Okay, so I haven't been blogging.  But I have been busy.  The last few weeks I've been changing biblical quotations, key phrases, illustrations, and the page layout of my book.  

Yes, I've been doing all of that and more for the past five months, but, there comes a time when one must say-- ENOUGH!   I decided it really is time to move forward, so I've given it the BIG PUSH (kinda like cramming for a college exam) and submitted my manuscript and illustrations mid week.

Everything checked out okay and my project co-ordinator has moved the book into production.   YEA!!!  The production stage of Cleon, the Crooked Tree has officially begun. My goal is to have Cleon, the Crooked Tree launched by late November - early December at the latest, in time for Christmas gift giving.  However, the production team's projected timeline for my book makes this date a wee bit questionable.   I will do everything I possibly can to make it happen.  

I've also had fun creating a short BOOK TEASER on youtube.  This too, is a work in progress.  I haven't quite learned how to properly upload it in real time (it skips and pauses when it shouldn't) but I will figure it out in time.  I hope you'll take a few moments to watch it.

Although this project has been and continues to be very time consuming and often times, down right frustrating… I am thankful for the opportunity work on and complete this rewarding and worthwhile challenge.  And yes, it has provided some purpose for my life.

I've Fallen... But I can get up!

Okay, so I've not only tripped, and stumbled ... I've fallen, big time!  But I am getting up.  The last few weeks have been difficult and stressful, but now it's time to get back on track.  In doing so I must take time to reflect on how this setback has affected me and my purpose.

Most of us spend the majority of our lives trying not to trip, stumble or fall. However, what we learn from the experience when we do, is more momentous; for it is during these times that we grow the most.  So, although painful, these challenges help shape our lives and we must embrace them and trust that there is purpose for them.

I'm not alone when it comes to taking health for granted, however this experience has taught me that it can be taken away in an instant.  Jim and I are blessed in so many ways, and we now realize our health, though not what it once was, is something to cherish!  God has given us good health for a reason and we must use it to better serve humanity. 

It's also been said that outlook and attitude can make or break the best laid plans.  So, as I move forward with my blog, book and life, I shall do so with GRATITUDE.   I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to complete this project, and to continue my quest to find purpose.  

But most importantly, I Thank our Lord for my family and my friends. May God continue to bless us all, as we continue on our journey called life.