Progress Report

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My publisher and I have agreed that we both will take some time to devote to other projects before we get to work on the storyboard for the second Bedbug story.

Launching The Bedbug Who Wouldn't Bite was an exciting if exhausting project. We worked prior to Christmas for the Dec. 8th launch and then had other matters to attend to in conjunction with that. We also launched the Bedbug Products store and these activities took us right to the cusp of Christmas.

We both took a few days to rest and have now decided to spend the next couple of months working on other projects so that we are on top of things before we start on the next book. I have to admit that getting back to my other writing has been enjoyable since I always feel better when I'm caught up with my articles.

I'm trying to get more rest. I found I felt exhausted after the book launch. I think I was suffering from burn-out as well as grappling with health issues.

This month, I'm trying to buy out time for crafting, something that has been on the back-burner for the last couple of years. I tend to get overly immersed in writing and am striving for more balance in my life. I'm working on a crocheted valance and am making a raffia basket and a second pine needle basket.

Next I hope to squeeze out time for music but . . . baby steps.

I still have much to do in relation to "Bedbug." I'm in the process of placing the book in a number of locations. I'm awaiting another shipment from the publisher and once it arrives will devote time to distributing the books.

I did a phone interview with a reporter and she ran a piece in the local paper.

A writer/editor friend is arranging to do a write-up for papers back home in my West Kootenay digs.

I'm encouraged by the feedback on the book. Kids really like it, which is music to my ears.

So, all in all, January is shaping up to be a wonderful month.

* I've included a recent picture to help readers to get to know me!