It was two years ago, to the day, that my silly husband, Keith, tucked our daughter into bed and said, “Now, don’t you worry if you hear the sound of the turkey coming down the chimney…” Those words inspired what’s become the Who Saved the Holidays series, written by ME, Illustrated by Kaly Quarles, andContinueContinue reading “Reflecting on Thanksgiving”
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Mourning What’s Lost
I told myself time and time again, self: you need to go write your monthly blog post. Now here we are: it’s July. Let me catch you up… In April, I had what turned out to be a very disappointing experience, personally, at the SCBWI Conference. I had a one on one with a literaryContinueContinue reading “Mourning What’s Lost”
#PBCritiqueFest 2022
It’s a beautifully rainy autumn morning and my hope continues gathering and pooling, like the sloshy puddles on our sidewalk. In querying, no news is still good news, in my opinion. Yet, new opportunities are falling upon me plentifully. #PBCritiqueFest is underway and I’m fully enveloped in promoting and lifting up the author participants whoContinueContinue reading “#PBCritiqueFest 2022”
Pepita: Vampire Puppy
Written by Jen Anyong Photo Credit: Sarah Pflug for Burst This entry was a manuscript that won the #FallWritingFrenzy contest in 2022! I’ve decided to take it down, make some minor revisions, and begin querying it. Hooray! Wish me luck!
Hope on the Horizon
Fall is beginning to flex its muscles here in Edmond. Last night, we even mistook a big, crispy leaf in the green belt for a turtle. Binocular fail! Now, I have my fall decor sprinkled about, my Copper and Clover Candle burning, and I’m bubbling over with anticipation for my #FallWritingFrenzy story, which goes upContinueContinue reading “Hope on the Horizon”
It’s My Blog Birthday!
Happy Birthday, My Pilgrimage to Publication! I’m so proud of you! I just checked my year of statistics, and I have to say, these efforts haven’t been for naught…at least not in my eyes! To celebrate, I’m going to reflect a bit on where I am now and what I HAVE achieved in this pastContinueContinue reading “It’s My Blog Birthday!”
The Juggle Struggle
The month of April was nearly more than I could juggle! Submitting to contests, a big family Disney World Vacation, and my first ever SCBWI Conference were some of the most brightly highlighted in my calendar. First, I applied for the #PBChat Mentorship program. Boy, did I put my whole heart into that application! AndContinueContinue reading “The Juggle Struggle”
Flight Delays
Peek-a-boo! Spring’s in view. Now someone tell the sun! It’s shivery BRRR without any fur. My feathery down just won’t do. “Momma!” I squirm for a slippery worm. A feast for my beak and my belly! With twinkling eyes, a springtime surprise, Mom says, “It’s your turn to learn!” “To fly?” I replied, butterflies tumbleContinueContinue reading “Flight Delays”
Feelin’ Lucky
I woke up this morning to the best news I’ve received to date in my journey to publication! I am a Grand Prize Winner of #Storystorm! And I needed a win… But what does this all mean, Basil? Well, it means I’ve been paired with a literary agent who will take the time to lookContinueContinue reading “Feelin’ Lucky”
Cornucopia of Continuation
So much has happened the past few weeks! Nothing HUGE but a conglomeration of little things… I completed a significant round of querying for GG and have had only a few rejections. It’s been several weeks now. Hopeful. I also queried a very personal, sort of historic in theme, Young Adult Poem to a handfulContinueContinue reading “Cornucopia of Continuation”
My Pilgrimage to Publication and Beyond 