It has been a long time since I have added to this page and I am not certain that anyone even reads it. However, I now live in Jasper, IN and absolutely love it here. I live in the country and enjoy listening to the birds and working in my new garden.
It has been a long transition and I now live in a mother-in-law apartment in a house with my oldest son and his family. This is a new experience for all of us and I think we are adjusting very well.
I also have rescued another cat, Lilly, and she and Winston have become great friends. Time changes things but the Lord reminds us to praise Him in whatever our circumstances and I am doing just that. Life is good. I don't see my other two children very much but will enjoy them whenever I can.
My granddaughter just gave birth to a baby girl this morning so that makes me a great grandmother four times. How blessed I am.
Carolyn
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Thursday, June 2, 2011
A new day has begun....
I am finally back after recovering from surgery. The Lord has been so good and has restored my health; I praise Him for that.
The farmer's market begins Saturday and I will be there selling my books. I have five now, ready to go. A Star for Anana has just been published by Tate and I have the audio version, also. It has been a fun road to travel but now the hard part comes...getting the word out and encouraging the purchase of those books.
I have made so many new friends along this road and many through Facebook. I so appreciate the help and support I have received and I hope to continue this blog along the way into the future. God bless all my friends and family who have stood beside me.
The farmer's market begins Saturday and I will be there selling my books. I have five now, ready to go. A Star for Anana has just been published by Tate and I have the audio version, also. It has been a fun road to travel but now the hard part comes...getting the word out and encouraging the purchase of those books.
I have made so many new friends along this road and many through Facebook. I so appreciate the help and support I have received and I hope to continue this blog along the way into the future. God bless all my friends and family who have stood beside me.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Miss Winnie Lilly's Extraordinary House
Well, Miss Winnie Lilly's Extraordinary House is at the printer and should be here for sale within a week. She is such a sweet little lady who has this most unusual house. All the children love to come and play here but their parents can't figure out why they like it so much. They try to look in the windows to see but they can't see anything.
Miss Winnie Lilly's house has so many rooms and she just keeps adding on because more children keep coming. Finally, the people find out the secret and ....what a surprise. They like it so much that they come back, too. Now, Miss Winnie Lilly will have to keep building on new rooms to her house since she will have so many more visitors.
Remember when we didn't have all these electronic things and tv and DVDs? Remember when we used to play outside and make up games to play under the table. Remember when the blanket draped over the chairs made a tent and we could hide inside from all the creatures roaming around outside? Those were the days when children used their imaginations. Toys didn't talk and move with remote controls. Cartoons didn't take up all Saturday mornings. Children played and made magical things out of paper and boxes.
Miss Winnie Lilly's house takes us back to those days and will teach children to treasure the precious gift of imagination. http://www.carolynfindlaydavisbooks.com/
Miss Winnie Lilly's house has so many rooms and she just keeps adding on because more children keep coming. Finally, the people find out the secret and ....what a surprise. They like it so much that they come back, too. Now, Miss Winnie Lilly will have to keep building on new rooms to her house since she will have so many more visitors.
Remember when we didn't have all these electronic things and tv and DVDs? Remember when we used to play outside and make up games to play under the table. Remember when the blanket draped over the chairs made a tent and we could hide inside from all the creatures roaming around outside? Those were the days when children used their imaginations. Toys didn't talk and move with remote controls. Cartoons didn't take up all Saturday mornings. Children played and made magical things out of paper and boxes.
Miss Winnie Lilly's house takes us back to those days and will teach children to treasure the precious gift of imagination. http://www.carolynfindlaydavisbooks.com/
Friday, January 21, 2011
Prisoner of Chillon
I sent an article to a magazine about the oldest place I had ever visited. The article was about the castle at Chillon, Switzerland. It was that place that inspired Lord Byron to write his famous poem, The Prisoner of Chillon.
Visiting this historic place in Switzerland was one of the most feeling-generating experiences I have had. The castle, whose oldest historical documents go back to 1005, belonged to the bishops of Sion. They confided its care to the d'Alinge family. The castle sits on the rocky cliff overlooking Lake Geneva, or Lake Leman, and was considered an impenetrable fortress. Chillon's walls have tales to tell which are of far greater torture and agony than Lord Byron wrote.
Lord Byron chose one of the prisoners, Francois Bonivard, as the subject for his poem. Bonivard was born about 1493 and died about 1571. It was said that he took part on the side of Geneva in the conflict against the Duke of Savoy. In 1530 he was imprisoned in the tower and then later moved to the dungeon where he spent another four years chained to the post that bears his name. It is not known how long Bonivard would have been imprisoned if the castle had not been captured by the Bernese on March 29, 1536.
Here, in the castle of Chillon, towers and chambers above ground are furnished lavishly and restored to the days when prisoners were held in the dungeons below ground. In these dungeons one can still see the columns to which the prisoners were chained. It is with disbelief and pain that one witnesses these columns today, knowing that Byron wrote only a small portion of the torture and cruelty these walls once held.
Chillon has tales to tell that will never be spoken, but in reading Byron's poem we can count our blessings that these chains will never again be put to use. Our world holds other chains now and although cruelty continues in its crudest form, as Christians there is a light at the end of our tunnel leading to eternity with our loving Father. May He forgive all those who did, and continue to, inflict unjust punishment on others.
I have yet to hear whether my article was accepted or not but I will let you know, my faithful followers. I also hope this will inspire you to find Lord Byron's Prisoner of Chillon and read it if you have not already done so. And, if you have, read it again. It is no wonder that Byron brought world wide notoriety to Chillon.
Visiting this historic place in Switzerland was one of the most feeling-generating experiences I have had. The castle, whose oldest historical documents go back to 1005, belonged to the bishops of Sion. They confided its care to the d'Alinge family. The castle sits on the rocky cliff overlooking Lake Geneva, or Lake Leman, and was considered an impenetrable fortress. Chillon's walls have tales to tell which are of far greater torture and agony than Lord Byron wrote.
Lord Byron chose one of the prisoners, Francois Bonivard, as the subject for his poem. Bonivard was born about 1493 and died about 1571. It was said that he took part on the side of Geneva in the conflict against the Duke of Savoy. In 1530 he was imprisoned in the tower and then later moved to the dungeon where he spent another four years chained to the post that bears his name. It is not known how long Bonivard would have been imprisoned if the castle had not been captured by the Bernese on March 29, 1536.
Here, in the castle of Chillon, towers and chambers above ground are furnished lavishly and restored to the days when prisoners were held in the dungeons below ground. In these dungeons one can still see the columns to which the prisoners were chained. It is with disbelief and pain that one witnesses these columns today, knowing that Byron wrote only a small portion of the torture and cruelty these walls once held.
Chillon has tales to tell that will never be spoken, but in reading Byron's poem we can count our blessings that these chains will never again be put to use. Our world holds other chains now and although cruelty continues in its crudest form, as Christians there is a light at the end of our tunnel leading to eternity with our loving Father. May He forgive all those who did, and continue to, inflict unjust punishment on others.
I have yet to hear whether my article was accepted or not but I will let you know, my faithful followers. I also hope this will inspire you to find Lord Byron's Prisoner of Chillon and read it if you have not already done so. And, if you have, read it again. It is no wonder that Byron brought world wide notoriety to Chillon.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Another rejection.....oh, no!
Well, I am about to get one wall fully papered with rejection slips. But, don't for one minute think that I am discouraged. Oh, no....I am really just getting started.
After shoveling the driveway three times today, and two of my neighbor's driveways, I brought in the mail. I deserved some good news, I thought, as I sifted through the stack of junk stuff. There it was! The perfect rejection slip...it just fit into the empty spot on my wall. Now, the wall is almost covered. You know what that means if you are a writer...it means you are persistent and on a roll! One day someone is going to accept Moon-Faced Gollywampus and think it is the best children's book he or she has ever read! Then, all the poor companies who rejected it will be hitting their foreheads and saying "We could have had a V-8..I mean, a Very good book!" So sad...they will be feeling so bad.
I, on the other hand, am just getting started...no stone, I mean "company", will be left unturned as I look the world over for the perfect match....Moon-Faced Gollywampus and the publisher who will bring him to life.
Wait and watch.....
After shoveling the driveway three times today, and two of my neighbor's driveways, I brought in the mail. I deserved some good news, I thought, as I sifted through the stack of junk stuff. There it was! The perfect rejection slip...it just fit into the empty spot on my wall. Now, the wall is almost covered. You know what that means if you are a writer...it means you are persistent and on a roll! One day someone is going to accept Moon-Faced Gollywampus and think it is the best children's book he or she has ever read! Then, all the poor companies who rejected it will be hitting their foreheads and saying "We could have had a V-8..I mean, a Very good book!" So sad...they will be feeling so bad.
I, on the other hand, am just getting started...no stone, I mean "company", will be left unturned as I look the world over for the perfect match....Moon-Faced Gollywampus and the publisher who will bring him to life.
Wait and watch.....
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Miss Winnie Lilly's Extraordinary House
Miss Winnie is in the works. She is on her way to becoming my third published book. Miss Winnie has a very extraordinary house. Children love to come there; of course nobody knows why.
Have you ever watched a child alone with his or her imagination? It runs wild and watching and listening to them will make you wonder why they ever needed tv or video games, etc. A child's imagination is a gift, waiting to be used and needing to be exercised. Like all muscles, if not used they atrophy. The imagination muscle is no different. So, let's see what's waiting at Miss Winnie Lilly's house...whatever it is, it must be EXTRAORDINARY!
Have you ever watched a child alone with his or her imagination? It runs wild and watching and listening to them will make you wonder why they ever needed tv or video games, etc. A child's imagination is a gift, waiting to be used and needing to be exercised. Like all muscles, if not used they atrophy. The imagination muscle is no different. So, let's see what's waiting at Miss Winnie Lilly's house...whatever it is, it must be EXTRAORDINARY!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Kimmy's birthday...
Today is my granddaughter's birthday and I am reminded how much my family means to me. I am also reminded just how quickly everyone ages, including myself. Today is the time to enjoy each other and make memories that nobody can ever take away. We can carry those memories with us wherever we go and whatever we do. They are God's special gift to us and let us not forget to count that in our blessings when we thank Him. All of my grandchldren have brought me so much joy. They are all so different and teach me things in so many different ways. Now I have great grandchildren and I will learn from them, also. I pray I will see them grow up and come to know their children. If that is not God's plan, then I will know that I have stored up enough memories all these years to last me my lifetime. Thank you, Lord for this special birthday today.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Miss Winnie Lilly's Extraordinary House
Just a few more days and Miss Winnie Lilly's Extraordinary House will be ready for its first review.. This has been fun and I have enjoyed working with the young lady who did the illustrating. Every time I work with the publisher I learn something new. She has taught me so much and I know that when we rush things we just pay for it in the long run. This time I will be waiting for the proof in the mail before I okay the printing.
My experience with What Is Your Name? was a learning experience. I didn't wait for the hard proof from the printer and assumed that it would be printed perfectly. Wrong! That was my mistake. I was in a hurry....lesson learned. It had two errors, which I didn't catch when I read it as I printed it out. So, because of that I have had to wait for another printing and that has caused people to have to wait on their books. But, I have just had good news that the books will be at the publisher's today Of course, the delivery was supposed to come to me directly, but the printer decided to save money and ship things together. That is fine with me. I am impatient but I know they are on their way and that is what counts.
When I read books written by other authors and I see errors I now know that it is probably not the printer's fault, at all, or even the editor's. When the author receives the final proof and signs off on it, that is what will be printed. It is a mistake to read your proof quickly or not to have input from others. We are so used to reading what we wrote that we gloss over errors and our eyes are not looking for letters...just words. So, a word to the wise: Read, read, read and then read backwards to make sure all the words are spelled correctly. Spellcheck on a computer is just not enough. Ask several of your friends to read it, also. You can never have too many eyes!!!
Why is it that the older we get we find that we still don't know everything? I keep thinking that I can't have that much more to learn, but I find myself proved wrong every single day. Thanks for staying with me through all my trials. I know that it is going to get better but that there will be another trial soon. That is how God keeps me humble and right now I am very humble!
My experience with What Is Your Name? was a learning experience. I didn't wait for the hard proof from the printer and assumed that it would be printed perfectly. Wrong! That was my mistake. I was in a hurry....lesson learned. It had two errors, which I didn't catch when I read it as I printed it out. So, because of that I have had to wait for another printing and that has caused people to have to wait on their books. But, I have just had good news that the books will be at the publisher's today Of course, the delivery was supposed to come to me directly, but the printer decided to save money and ship things together. That is fine with me. I am impatient but I know they are on their way and that is what counts.
When I read books written by other authors and I see errors I now know that it is probably not the printer's fault, at all, or even the editor's. When the author receives the final proof and signs off on it, that is what will be printed. It is a mistake to read your proof quickly or not to have input from others. We are so used to reading what we wrote that we gloss over errors and our eyes are not looking for letters...just words. So, a word to the wise: Read, read, read and then read backwards to make sure all the words are spelled correctly. Spellcheck on a computer is just not enough. Ask several of your friends to read it, also. You can never have too many eyes!!!
Why is it that the older we get we find that we still don't know everything? I keep thinking that I can't have that much more to learn, but I find myself proved wrong every single day. Thanks for staying with me through all my trials. I know that it is going to get better but that there will be another trial soon. That is how God keeps me humble and right now I am very humble!
Friday, January 7, 2011
End of the week...
It's Friday and the end of the week...what have I accomplished??? Well, I did a lot of nothing; wrote an article for AAA magazine and waited for more rejections. The good news is that I didn't receive any rejections but neither did I receive any acceptances. However, I did practice my writing skills and that is the important thing. For those of you who are feeling a bit "rejected" at the end of this week, there is always tomorrow.
I have had a few friends who have recently published books and I have enjoyed reading them. One of them in particular is a book about domestic violence. It is written by Kathy Goodhew and she stepped forward with great courage to write about a subject that is so often kept in the background. It amazes me, like the elephant in the living room, how this abuse can go on and on and people still avoid talking about it. The book, A Vision Beyond Abuse, tells Kathy's personal story. You can find it at her website at http://home.comcast.net/~kathy-goodhew/site/?/home/. I wish her the best in her endeavor to bring this subject the front and applaud her effort in courage.
For those of us who have been subjected to this abuse at some time or other in our lives it is a good feeling to have more and more people educated about the lasting effects this has on a family. When I was a nurse I used to give the required classes in domestic violence to student nurses as well as the annual updates required for many professional licensing agencies. There were always people who would approach me after class with personal questions, reminding me how widespread this epidemic really is. It is surprising to some to find out that 20% of dating couples experience this in some form and still go on to marriage with that same partner, thinking he or she will change.
Domestic violence is not perpetrated only on women. Men are also the victims in many cases. No one is exempt and until the subject is talked about openly, more and more victims will remain quietly at home, hoping nobody will notice what goes on behind the closed doors.
Congratulations, Kathy, on your new book and I pray that you will enjoy many sales and enlighten the lives of so many. Prayers are with you and all the victims out there.
I have had a few friends who have recently published books and I have enjoyed reading them. One of them in particular is a book about domestic violence. It is written by Kathy Goodhew and she stepped forward with great courage to write about a subject that is so often kept in the background. It amazes me, like the elephant in the living room, how this abuse can go on and on and people still avoid talking about it. The book, A Vision Beyond Abuse, tells Kathy's personal story. You can find it at her website at http://home.comcast.net/~kathy-goodhew/site/?/home/. I wish her the best in her endeavor to bring this subject the front and applaud her effort in courage.
For those of us who have been subjected to this abuse at some time or other in our lives it is a good feeling to have more and more people educated about the lasting effects this has on a family. When I was a nurse I used to give the required classes in domestic violence to student nurses as well as the annual updates required for many professional licensing agencies. There were always people who would approach me after class with personal questions, reminding me how widespread this epidemic really is. It is surprising to some to find out that 20% of dating couples experience this in some form and still go on to marriage with that same partner, thinking he or she will change.
Domestic violence is not perpetrated only on women. Men are also the victims in many cases. No one is exempt and until the subject is talked about openly, more and more victims will remain quietly at home, hoping nobody will notice what goes on behind the closed doors.
Congratulations, Kathy, on your new book and I pray that you will enjoy many sales and enlighten the lives of so many. Prayers are with you and all the victims out there.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Coming from Tate Publishing
My book, A Star for Anana, is in its illustrations phase at Tate and the illustrator is a delightful young woman. I say "young" because she sounds young and everyone is younger than I am at this point. Her first draft was great and little Anana has truly come to life. I will be waiting patiently for this book to come out but I am very excited and can't wait to share her with the rest of the world. So, follow along with me and see what the Lord has in store.
Today was really exciting. The dishwasher broke and the magic man who came to fix it said it didn't need any new parts. So, with some kind words and TLC it is running again. Yipee! Now I can quit thinking about that and move on to other important things.
I love my friends and thank you all if you happen to read my blogs...my heart is missing all of you.
Today was really exciting. The dishwasher broke and the magic man who came to fix it said it didn't need any new parts. So, with some kind words and TLC it is running again. Yipee! Now I can quit thinking about that and move on to other important things.
I love my friends and thank you all if you happen to read my blogs...my heart is missing all of you.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Something new is just around the corner....
Miss Winnie Lilly's Extraordinary House is coming out soon. This is a story about children using their imaginations to create wonderful experiences. I look forward to introducing you to this delightful lady and her interesting house.
Time is moving on so quickly that it is almost the end of the first week in this new year. There are so many blessings to count and so many friends to thank....I appreciate all of the support everyone has given me with my first two books and it has given me much encouragement to continue to go where some of you have gone before....my rejections in hand, I walk proudly down the path.
I am having some health problems at this time and will be having some tests done. I know that prayers are there for me and I praise God for all my friends. I know that whatever happens it is for my good and for His glory and, therefore, will be just fine. I will do what has to be done and get on with life.
It was a wonderful holiday season with birthdays, Christmas, New Year's, etc. I wish I could have spent all the time with all my family but everyone lives so far away anymore. That is something that I will never get used to...having everyone so spread out. That is the way of the world anymore, but one thing for sure is that we are never far away from our Lord and that is the important thing. If I could have whatever I wanted it would be for all my loved ones to be in one place at one time. I know one thing, they are all in my heart.
For those of you who read my tiny blog, thank you and I appreciate the fact that you take your time to travel my path with me. As uninteresting as my life seems to be at times, it is still unique and I enjoy sharing some of it with other people who have nothing better to do. I love you all.
Time is moving on so quickly that it is almost the end of the first week in this new year. There are so many blessings to count and so many friends to thank....I appreciate all of the support everyone has given me with my first two books and it has given me much encouragement to continue to go where some of you have gone before....my rejections in hand, I walk proudly down the path.
I am having some health problems at this time and will be having some tests done. I know that prayers are there for me and I praise God for all my friends. I know that whatever happens it is for my good and for His glory and, therefore, will be just fine. I will do what has to be done and get on with life.
It was a wonderful holiday season with birthdays, Christmas, New Year's, etc. I wish I could have spent all the time with all my family but everyone lives so far away anymore. That is something that I will never get used to...having everyone so spread out. That is the way of the world anymore, but one thing for sure is that we are never far away from our Lord and that is the important thing. If I could have whatever I wanted it would be for all my loved ones to be in one place at one time. I know one thing, they are all in my heart.
For those of you who read my tiny blog, thank you and I appreciate the fact that you take your time to travel my path with me. As uninteresting as my life seems to be at times, it is still unique and I enjoy sharing some of it with other people who have nothing better to do. I love you all.
Friday, December 31, 2010
When we lose loved ones...
A dear friend of mine just lost her sister. I was told that at the funeral the pastor read Scripture that she had underlined in her Bible. What a reminder to us all that we should spend our time daily walking with the Lord Jesus. We are never promised tomorrow or even tonight...but the present is ours to do with as we see fit. Our Lord would be pleased if the first thing we all did, upon opening our eyes in the morning, was to walk with Him. Then, He will open our eyes the rest of the day to see the things that are good and precious and things upon which we should reflect. May we all make that endeavor in this coming year to walk daily with our Savior and to seek Him first as our day begins.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
The New Year is almost here...
How quickly time goes by, especially at this time of year. It is almost the start of all the new resolutions and the sad ending of those resolutions we could not or would not keep. I am not making any this year. I resolve to just do the best I can in all areas of my life. That includes a lot of things and if I start making a list I will be overwhelmed since there are so many places to go, things to do and people to see. I would see them a lot better if my windows were cleaned; I would go more places if I didn't spend so much money on "stuff" and put more gas in my car; I would do more things if I felt younger.....oh...exercise..that could help...on the other hand I would have to resolve to do more of that and I think I will pass.
I will reflect on the year 2010 with joy and sadness. As always, the Lord puts His children through lots of trials and I count myself as one of His and therefore, you can see the handwriting on the wall...He has sent me trials. However, He has been there with me through all of them and I know more will be coming in 2011.
I am pleased to have published two books this past year and hopefully, there will be three more coming in the new year. I have made new friends through this endeavor and because of that I feel doubly blessed.
My wishes for all my friends are health and happiness and most of all that the Lord will be the center of all of your lives. God bless you all and if you read my blog I hope you will continue to follow me through the coming year.
I will reflect on the year 2010 with joy and sadness. As always, the Lord puts His children through lots of trials and I count myself as one of His and therefore, you can see the handwriting on the wall...He has sent me trials. However, He has been there with me through all of them and I know more will be coming in 2011.
I am pleased to have published two books this past year and hopefully, there will be three more coming in the new year. I have made new friends through this endeavor and because of that I feel doubly blessed.
My wishes for all my friends are health and happiness and most of all that the Lord will be the center of all of your lives. God bless you all and if you read my blog I hope you will continue to follow me through the coming year.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
What Is Your Name?
My newest book has been released and I think it's a hit. Children are loving the pictures of the animals and they like the poems. So, all in all, it has been fun. The printing was a problem since the first two printings had typos. I guess we are all human and I am not laboring over the fact. It was an experience and fun. For those of you who would like to see it my website is http://www.carolynfindlaydavisbooks.com/ I would welcome your support and appreciate all of my friends who have been so supportive.
The Christmas holidays are nearing and I have so many blessings to count. It snowed today and I couldn't help but think how dependent I am on my wonderful children who came to shovel me out. The snow is beautiful and I pray for safety for all those who have to travel in it.
The birds were especially hungry today and I know that God takes care of each of them..how could I doubt that He will take care of me? I praise Him today as always. May He bless all of you.
The Christmas holidays are nearing and I have so many blessings to count. It snowed today and I couldn't help but think how dependent I am on my wonderful children who came to shovel me out. The snow is beautiful and I pray for safety for all those who have to travel in it.
The birds were especially hungry today and I know that God takes care of each of them..how could I doubt that He will take care of me? I praise Him today as always. May He bless all of you.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
What Is Your Name?
My latest book, What Is Your Name? has just been released and will be delivered right after Thanksgiving. It is written to be read by your child or fun read aloud. It has a poem about each individual animal with real photos of that animal...to delight all ages. Animals include the elephant, giraffe, tiger, lion, mouse, kangaroo, crocodile, humpback whale, bald eagle, monkey, worm, bunny, and other poems. Send me an email for shipping if you would like more than one book.
I am blessed to have so many supportive people in my life and I couldn't write without them. To all of you, a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
I am blessed to have so many supportive people in my life and I couldn't write without them. To all of you, a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Miss Sara Sit-a-Spell has arrived...
What a happy surprise to see the final proof of Miss Sara Sit-a-Spell's Garden. It is even cuter than I thought it would be..so bright and cheery with colorful pictures throughout. I am thrilled to say the least and I am so proud of my granddaughter, Kimberly, for doing such a great job with the illustrations.
So...this is my encouragement to all of you who are traveling this path with me...never give up. Sooner or not, you will see your work in print and bringing smiles to the little ones who will be reading it. Thanks for staying with me because the work is not finished. There are three more books in the publishing process and each will await your review.
The website to order is http://www.carolynfindlaydavisbooks.com/
Have a blessed day.
So...this is my encouragement to all of you who are traveling this path with me...never give up. Sooner or not, you will see your work in print and bringing smiles to the little ones who will be reading it. Thanks for staying with me because the work is not finished. There are three more books in the publishing process and each will await your review.
The website to order is http://www.carolynfindlaydavisbooks.com/
Have a blessed day.
Waiting on the printer....
Today I received the final proof from the printer and Miss Sara Sit-a-Spell's Garden will be off to the printer tomorrow. The proof was adorable and Kimberly's illustrations are so bright and cheery. I will have a website to view the book available this week. I hope you will journey with me down the path that takes this book to a popular seller in children's books. It is a story that teaches youngsters about the results of hard work and how nice it is to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Stay tuned for the website and hope you will join me there.
Stay tuned for the website and hope you will join me there.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
The First Manuscript is Completed...
Today is the first day of the rest of my book selling days. The completed manuscript has been sent to the publisher along with all the beautiful illustrations done by my granddaughter. It's a masterpiece...that is, we think it is. Now for the wait for the printer to do its job and voila! We will be in business. The first book to be published in full by Carolyn Findlay Davis and illustrated by Kimberly Freeman. It is called Miss Sara Sit-A-Spell's Garden and is a delightful story to be enjoyed by children of all ages.
My web page is being designed and soon will be up and running. This is an exciting time and I am pleased to have you travel along with me to see where the end result will be...secretly, I know it will be gobbled up by a large publishing company and be on the best seller list soon.
My web page is being designed and soon will be up and running. This is an exciting time and I am pleased to have you travel along with me to see where the end result will be...secretly, I know it will be gobbled up by a large publishing company and be on the best seller list soon.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Rain, rain, go away.....
It was a dark and stormy morning. The wind was howling and the trees bending beyond their natural ability. Shingles flew past the window and the leaves that were changing so colorfully are now completely detached from trees and are blowing down the street as if chased by the wind's fury. Sirens screamed and although I have been taught to seek shelter in the basement, that was the last place I wanted to be. Excitement was in the air and the clouds were swirling in different directions, as if they couldn't decide which way to run.
That was this morning. It is quiet now and although things are looking wet and the trees are now bare, there is quiet in the air. The sirens have stopped that incessant screeching and the wind no longer howls. The excitement is gone and so is the story...why didn't I stop and let the thoughts take over my mind while I wondered if the roof would hold? Now the story will just have wait and I will just praise the Lord that the shelter I needed was only in His arms and not the basement. I am well. I have survived another storm.
There will be another one. I just don't know when. But, I do know that when it comes I will be ready. Pen in hand and candle ready to light. I will write the terror of the wind and the frightening sound of the rain hitting the window. But, that is another day.
Rain, rain, it went away. It will come back another day.
That was this morning. It is quiet now and although things are looking wet and the trees are now bare, there is quiet in the air. The sirens have stopped that incessant screeching and the wind no longer howls. The excitement is gone and so is the story...why didn't I stop and let the thoughts take over my mind while I wondered if the roof would hold? Now the story will just have wait and I will just praise the Lord that the shelter I needed was only in His arms and not the basement. I am well. I have survived another storm.
There will be another one. I just don't know when. But, I do know that when it comes I will be ready. Pen in hand and candle ready to light. I will write the terror of the wind and the frightening sound of the rain hitting the window. But, that is another day.
Rain, rain, it went away. It will come back another day.
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