I cried twice on the day of my book launch. (Three if you count during my reading!) I was sitting at my dining room table making notes on printed out pages of my poetry. Each page had one poem on it and the notes I was making were about the poem – how it was born,… Continue reading Reflections Post Book Launch
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LOOK AT HER – IN MY HANDS! BOOK ARRIVED!
Okay. So...it happened! My new book of poetry 'Look At Her' has arrived safely from the printer...and...oh...um...it's in my possession!!! This is me freaking out with joy in my car after meeting with my publisher, editor and pal Marty Gervais... As soon as I got home, I brought in my boxes of fancy new books...… Continue reading LOOK AT HER – IN MY HANDS! BOOK ARRIVED!
Proof to Print – Look At Her Is On Her Way!
It’s happening. My new book of poetry, Look At Her, is at the printers!! CAN I GET A SQUEEE UP IN HERE?!!! Yes, we made it! What a year. In a blog…here’s how we made it this far! MANUSCRIPT – GO! It all starts with a manuscript. A collection of up to 120 pages of… Continue reading Proof to Print – Look At Her Is On Her Way!
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