Sunday, May 10, 2009

How I spent my Spring Break

I have had so many of you ask me, "are you writing a book? Why not?" Well, the answer is yes, I have written a book. While I was recuperating from my last illness I spent time stretched out with the galley copy editing and correcting. All the time I was being spurred on by my book editor, Wallace McBride. He cracks a mean whip and had the book up and running in no time. I could not have done it without him. I am now working on book 2. In the mean time, I hope that should you buy the book (just click on the book cover in the sidebar) you will enjoy reading it at least half as much as I did writing it. Or, just click here

57 comments:

Finding Pam said...

Sandie, that is wonderful about your book. The cover is adorable.

Hope you are feeling better and that you have a Happy Mother's Day.

Nessa said...

Congratulations on finishing your book and Happy Mother's Day.

Akelamalu said...

How wonderful that you've finished your book and had it published!
Well done Sandi. :)

NeereAnDear said...

Wow girl.... your zest for life ...even when ill truly amazes me.... I am so proud of you.... I love that cover!!

HAPPY HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

LOTS OF HUGS
JO

Unknown said...

Well done!! And I too love the cover. Tried opening the link but it was sooooooooo slow; will go back later.

Jane

Lee said...

Way to go, Sandi! I'm so proud of you! Congratulations! That cover art is so cute!

Hugs!
Lee

Kathy's Klothesline said...

I am truly impressed!! I love the cover. I am keeping a dog for my grandson and have been blogging in the dog's name as a way for my little grandson to stay in touch with his pet. My daughter thinks I should publish it. His daycare provider is reading the posts for the kids. It was just something I started out of love for my little guy and I don't know if it is good enough to publish. There is a link on my blog, it's Letters to Gavin. If you are with some time on your hands, check it out and tell me what you think. I think my daughter-in-law will enjoy your book for her birthday!

Thumbelina said...

Woohoo! Well done! I hope you have every success.

From one crazy cat lady to another. :)

Sandy said...

Congratulations on your book! I love the cover. I will have to see if I can't find it at Borders!

Anonymous said...

Congratulation on your book Sandi! I have to agree, the cover is adorable. :)

kari and kijsa said...

Happy Mother's Day blessings,
kari & kijsa

Vee said...

Wow, Sandi! I am so impressed and so glad that you've made it happen. And, yes, soon I'll be ordering a copy for myself. Now, is it possible to have an autographed copy?

Justabeachkat said...

You go girl! Congrats!

Happy Mother's Day!
Hugs!
Kat

Woman in a Window said...

Well, I'll be dipped in...well, congratulations! There, that's better.

larkswing said...

Well how awesome is that?!? I will have to check it out! Thanks for the tip . . .

Smiles!

Maggie May said...

Wow.... you are so clever. Love that illustration!
Looks so inviting!

CatHerder said...

OMG YOU BEAT ME TO IT LOL!!!! Awesome!!!!!

RiverPoet said...

Congratulations, Sandi!!!

D

Beth P. said...

Congratulations, Sandi! I'll be ordering a copy--but it is a slow link...! LOVING the pictures of your square foot gardens, as my partner Andy and I are getting into. Nice to see 'the product', as it's still too cold to get much going here in Central Oregon.

Thanks, Sandi! Some book is also being born in my like that broccoli head hiding down in all those big, florid leaves...

Love Bears All Things said...

Wow! Did you do the artwork?
Mama Bear

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

I've been waiting for this Sandi! I can't wait to find out more about The Crazy Cat Lady!!

Jeni said...

First - Happy Mother's Day - a day late but better late than never, right?
Second -I want to purchase your book and went to the site, filled everything out and hit the final step to submit the order and my computer crashed! Well, my internet connection crashed that is. So I called the ISP to get them to reconnect me and they said they will send a rep out to check it out within 24 hours which sent my head reeling to think of 24 hours at least, with no internet. The withdrawal symptoms set in immediately. However, after I hung up the phone, I tried to disconnect and reconnect the way they've had me do on occasions in the past and presto magic, my connection was up and running again. However, I think I will wait until after the techie guy comes and checks things out before I try to make the purchase again, just to be safe that it goes through correctly. But I'm looking forward to reading your stuff, big time!
Peace.

Suldog said...

Hey, way cool! I'll have to check it out. Clicking over now!

Jules~ said...

Congratulations! That is a really cute cover and so perfect.

Aunt Julie said...

Wow...does this mean that I know a published author? Bravo!

Nancy said...

Congratulations! I will certainly buy it -

♥ Braja said...

Good news about your book; i'm also in the process :) Exciting times...

i beati said...

i love how you take the negatories in life and thumb your nose in a comical positive way ..Sandy

bj said...

Congrats on your book...and now a second one!!
I will click and take a look at The Crazy Cat Lady...
Thanks for stopping by this morning.

Diva's Thoughts said...

Wow! How cool is that! Congrats!

Cheffie-Mom said...

How exciting! Thank you for the link!

Candy said...

I will certainly check it out.
Love the garden pics and those are the most incredible iris I've ever seen.

Monkeyin' Around,
Candy

Anonymous said...

Kudos and big grins here. That post is short and sweet. You don't tell us much. I see gifts for my sisters in the future. :) xo Lynn

SandyCarlson said...

Congratulations, Sandi! The cover art is amazing. I will have a look.

Sally said...

This is wonderful news, Sandi, and I'm not surprised at all. I'll definitely check it out. (((hugs)))

Tara said...

Great job, Sandi! No, should say, great job to your hubby--haha!

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Hi, Ms. Sandi, thanks for stopping by! I just cannot seem to ever get caught up these days & just don't get around to visit people like I would like to. I see you have been busy in your garden AND writing a book. Congrats on that! You're a witty lady so I wish you the best on that.

Jeanne said...

Sandi that's just wonderful! Love the cover!

jay said...

I'm impressed! Congratulations! I hope the book does well!

I love the cover, too. So sweet and charming. :)

Oman said...

the bottomline is you really do had a great time. :)

The Muse said...

I hear trumpets!
And lots of applause!
WONDERFUL Ms Sandi!!!! Simply Wonderful!

Merisi said...

Oh, Sandi,
that is the most wonderful news,
congratulations!
The cover illustration is a gem.

Mojo said...

Congratulations! (Have you found a publisher yet is the real question.)

Thanks SO much for stopping by and helping to make my "Maggie Tribute" a success. The comments are the best part. (Other than, hopefully, some new visitors to VU...)

Unknown said...

How exciting Sandi! I will check it out. Hope you had a great Mom's Day and are feeling wel.

david mcmahon said...

Fabulous news, Sandi (and Wallace). Yes, of course I'll order the book. Do I get an autographed copy?

Love the cover .....

Unknown said...

Wow Sandi thats fantastic! I have always wanted to write childrens books. Dont know where to begin..
Hope you have a great Mothers Day :)

ancient one said...

Congratulations on your book!! My new note to self.... when you are sick, remember Sandi, and write a book...

Sniffles and Smiles said...

Congratulations Sandi! I'm sure it will be a best-seller!!!! You are an amazing lady!!!! Talk about turning lemons into lemonade!!! Writing and working while recovering? I'm in awe on so many levels!!! Congrats! Janine

Daryl said...

Way to go!

Congrats .. on the book, the POTD and for playing such good music!

Judy said...

Well, congrats on completion of your first book! How exciting is that?

Cheffie-Mom said...

I'm back - Congratulations on the Post of the day Award!

myonlyphoto said...

Sandi wonderful news, I love the book cover too. Anna :)

San said...

Sandi, if we can judge this book by its cover, that is one delightful read. Not that we didn't already know that.

:-D

♥ Boomer ♥ said...

That is just way too awesome!!!!!!!

Paige Vitulli said...

What an accomplishment...I'll have to order the book and you have inspired me to post a pic of our 16-year-old yellow kitty at Pondering Paige.

Pam said...

That is fabulous Sandi! I had no idea you wrote a book.

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