Another wonderful illustration by Amal Karzai. Thought it showed the feeling of this post. Website: http://www.amalillustration.com Blog: http://amalimages.blogspot.co.uk/
There might be a spot opening up at the Avalon Full Manuscript Critique Writer’s Retreat. If you are one of the people who have been kicking yourself for not getting in for this opportunity to get a critique with Agent Ammi-Joan Pacquette from Erin Murphy Agency or Agent Heather Alexander from Pippin Properties, send me an email and I will get back with you.
WOO HOO! It seems like a number of you jumped on the post where I told you about Schoolwide.com had a call out for submissions, because I’ve heard from a number of writers this week who have heard back from them. Most have received very nice letters showing interest in their manuscript and asking for revisions, which is great and could be a start of something big, but Sheila Fuller had her book ALL NIGHT SINGING accepted. Congratulations Sheila!
Christopher Behrens’ finished his book, found an illustrator whose work has been on The Today Show, used Jim Whiting and Writer’s Digest for editing, then self-published his book Savanna’s Treasure this past spring.
Kirkus gave him a good review in June and now The Community Life Newspaper wrote an article the book. If you would like to read the article, here is the link: http://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/books/longtime-dpw-employee-pens-first-children-s-book-1.1052358
Savanna’s Treasure is available everywhere online and in all formats, including the ebook.
Two of the comments from Kirkus:
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Thanks, Kathy!!! I posted my Press Release on Amazon and my SCBWI page.
What a GORgeous illustration, Amal! :)
And congrats to Sheila and Chris! How great is that?!
I REALLY wish I could attend one of your retreats, Kathy, but you know all the reasons that can’t happen. I KNOW anyone who attends will love it! :D
Thanks!
Chris,
My pleasure.
Kathy
That’s a great illustration and not just for this post!
You’ve been a beacon for many of us! I can’t say thank you enough for your daily posts. Such great info. and a daily inspiration. Amazing that it is FREE!