Well friends, it has been a crazy few weeks, so I apologize for not posting in so long. Here's a basic recap on everything going on at Charming Crafts.
Spread the L-O-V-E:
In the past weeks I've done just some little things for a variety of people. None of them were necessarily picturesque moments.My little guy was sick for quite a while (and we're still battling the never-ending runny nose). So much of my focus has been on helping him feel better and rest easier. As challenging as it sometimes is to be Mommy when kids are sick, I have cherished this time with him. For all the fussing, there were quiet, peaceful moments when he'd cuddle in my arms and sleep, knowing that I had him safe. For all the tears, there were smiles and giggles. And on the days he was feeling better, we spent time together lying on Daddy's hammock, enjoying the warm weather. Also during that time, Jonathan was away for a couple days and Gary and I spent some time cleaning up the apartment and baking cookies. (After all, who doesn't love to come home to fresh baked cookies?) So while I don't have anything creative to show for the last few weeks, I do have a healthy son and a happy hubby, which makes life worthwhile!
Charming Academy:
The contest didn't bring about the results that I had hoped for. The second round came and I didn't move up. However, rather than let the disappointment linger, I've looked at the good that came out of it. The contest forced me to speed-edit which made
Charming Academy better in the long run. It is now a better length for catching publishers' interest. It's also less slow-moving and has a more succinct format. Probably best of all was being able to reformat it so that it is much easier to read. It's available now on
my CreateSpace estore. While the story is still the same, there are some nice changes to the story and hopefully this will make it a better and more enjoyable read. I am currently getting things together to submit
Charming Academy to Penguin Group publishers, starting at the top of the list and working my way down. It is my hope that someone will pick it up and say, "Wow, this is a great book! We should publish it!" Until then, it will continue to be on CreateSpace.
Finding Prince Charming:
With Gary having been sick, you can imagine how much I've been able to do on
Finding Prince Charming. Yep, that's right. Not much. But, now that he's doing better and beginning to go back into a regular routine, I"m starting to have the time I need to work on it and write more. My goal is still to have it read for proofing by the end of June. We'll see how well I do! :)
Well, I think that's all. Thank you my dear, dear friends and family for being so supportive. For holding me up and giving me encouragement and love. You are my most cherished treasures and I love you each individually so very much! Have a fantastic Tuesday and wonderful week!
