
Today I got this wonderful email from my editor — book cover ideas are in! And being the sweetheart that she is, she explained that once we decide on a concept we can tweak it. I was so thrilled to see these covers — thrilled and humbled. I can’t believe we’re to this point. God…
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You need a picture when? The book is due on the shelves sometime in the Spring of 2009. I knew I’d have to take a professional photo at some point – it’s in the contract: Author will provide an photograph for publicity use. (Apparently, they’ve heard I hate getting my picture taken). I thought I had…
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The Official Title is …. Girlfriends, God, and Grace: How to have a Great Girlfriend Adventure Thanks so much for all the votes! All the emails! And all the loving support. You all rock! We had 39 votes at the poll!! 27 for Girlfriends, God and Grace. There were another 20+ emails with over 75%…
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I sent in my completed manuscript a few weeks ago and this is the scenario I hoped would happen. Editor: Oh, Mary, I’ve just finished your manuscript and it’s the most amazing, enlightening, uplifting book I’ve read in ages. Everything is just perfect. This is reality: Editor: Mary, here’s a long, long list of things…
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