Little Cottage in the Northwoods

In a previous most I mentioned that I sent a “Status Inquiry” to a publisher. It was passed the response time they had specified on their website. I sent them the name of my manuscript and the date I submitted it on. I politely asked them to advise me as to the status of my submission. The editor replied with a very nice letter saying they had no record of my submission and that I should submit it again. The next day the manuscript was back in the mail and now I am waiting for a response, with my fingers crossed!

Last Christmas I started writing four screenplays, since then I’ve started three more. I justified the four screenplays last year by arguing that even though I was neglecting my real writing I was still sharpening my writing skills. Short stories, novels, screenplays, poetry. It’s all writing and it all keeps me active as a writer. I’m using the same argument this year. The problem is I think I’ve developed a little bit of a screenplay obsession by starting them and not finishing them. My goal for next Christmas really should be to finish some of the screenplays…If I’m not too busy writing a screenplay for a fabulous new idea!

What I submitted in January:
Two picture books.

What I was working on January:
A short mystery story for a kid’s magazine.
A picture book.

If you’re interested in stories with Valentine themes, check out my new post: “The Not-So-Perfect Valentine’s Day” a short story for kids.
Don’t forget the older posts:

Another Chance #3 Lauren a short romance for Valentine’s Day. SamSleuth solved the mystery of The Missing Valentines in the Case Files of SamSleuth #2.
I hope you enjoy them.
You know what would be a great way to spend Valentine’s Day? Writing a Valentine’s Day theme screenplay! Oooh, I better go and get started on that! Happy Valentine’s Day!