It’s been a long time! First came knee surgery, then hip, then endless rounds of physical therapy! You know that guy that calls them the “Golden Years”? If I could find him I would hit him with my cane, but enough of my impersonation of Oscar the Grouch.
One good thing has come of my time off. I signed a contract with Oghma Creative Media, LLC in Northwest Arkansas to do a series of children’s books. It will be titled “The Wise Old Owl Series” and the first book is on friendship. I will let you know when they are released.
Linda
I like the idea of being an author but I don’t like to have my picture taken and I don’t think I have ever had one that I really liked. It may come from my mother always cautioning me, “pretty is as pretty does” and maybe in my mind I don’t ever measure up. The simple fact is, authors need pictures and unless you have a really good camera, snapshots just don’t make the grade. I can’t tell you how many times the pictures I submit to my editor for the column in the Times Record are rejected. If you are out there writing the great american novel then you need to take a break and find someone who can do a quality photograph. If it isn’t in your budget to get professional photos then find a way to pay for at least one, you are going to need it for your book cover. Good Luck and I hope to see your picture out there soon.
Due to a recent knee replacement surgery, everything in my world shut down but is now starting to look up; two weeks and counting post surgery and I am able to stand and walk without pain for the first time in forever. Now it’s time to get out and have some fun!
Recently I mentioned starting a column for our local newspaper, the Times Record. It is a bi-weekly piece which will fall next on November 21st and feature Radine Trees Nehring. She writes charming, cozy mysteries featuring Arkansas Destinations. (Why did I not think of that?) The book I read, entitled “A Journey to Die For”, was set around the excursion train that runs from Springdale to Van Buren. Check out my column, as well as Radine’s books.
I am going to have a book signing on Saturday, December 9th from 1 to 4 o’clock at Chapters on Main Book Store. I plan to have a drawing to give away two free books. I hope you will come out and say hello! Van Buren is trying to make it a special day, the excursion train will run all day and there will be lots to see and do. You might even find someplace to rest and listen to live music. Come meet this humble writer and say hello.