Off to Edmonton

I'm off to Edmonton today for two reasons. First is a school visit. I'm heading to St. Vincent's School. I love the school visits because the children always ask such great questions like "How old are you?" When I say I'm 29 they look at me with that puzzled look in their eyes. Why I wonder??? Then after my school visit I'm heading over to Catalyst Theatre to take part in a show called "Total Write-Off". Sort of like a "What's my Line" for writers. I think this will be a blast. It's being produced by Panacea Entertainment. I'm thinking, what a clever idea. I'll let you know tomorrow how it went. I know the audience gives us ideas and we (authors for the day) have to come up with a story on the spot. Then the story gets read to the audience and acted out I think. I'm a bit of a hambone and have done a lot of improv acting so this is right up my alley. All I can think of is fun, fun, fun. Anyway, a long drive to Edmonton but well worth the drive even if it is foggy. Oh yeah and on another note, I finally finished the first draft of my latest children's book and have printed it off for my son to read! Yikes. And I am brewing another mystery series idea because I'm having a hard time selling the second book in my Intuko/ Angie series. Lots like it--good read--well written- but, (that nasty but is a staple for writers), it's the second book in a series. I'm convinced it will still sell though. I believe in the book and as we all know, belief is the most important ingredient to becoming a writer. You have to believe in your work! If you don't, then no one will. So many people who have read See Fox Run, want to read See Raven Fly. I get readers emailing me constantly, asking when the next book is out so...I keep the faith and tell them soooooon. Is this a lie? No. Because I believe. This publishing is a funny business but, hey, I love it! I get to go talk to children and be on a television show. At least that's today!