One Big Stress Ball

So yeah, that's me as of lately. But the good news is that there IS a light at the end of the tunnel. And it's getting closer.

I just finished with copy edits for my third book, Secrets from the Sleeping Bag and guess what? I found it on Amazon already for pre-sale!!! Check it out HERE  if you get a chance. I love the cover, it definitely fits with the other two.

Also, Gossip has will be translated and published in two more countries now--Indonesia and Israel--making it 8 countries total!

So...who's read RUMORS? I'm thinking it might be time to do a giveaway for a signed copy soon.

Even though I stress over deadlines, I love writing. I'd rather stress over that than anything else. And keep in mind:

What do you stress about most?

DIVA contest! YOU pick the winner!

The Doodle Diva contest continues! Thank you for all the entries! I received a total of 35, from here and on my FB page from those who had trouble leaving comments.  I've narrowed it down to a handful that you guys will vote on! I left out who submitted what on purpose, so that the voting will be fair.  Voting ends Wednesday at Midnight because the winning entry will have to get ready for the art show this weekend!

Which DIVA saying do you like best for her "sign?"
	Honk once if you like this pose. Honk twice if you see me blink.
	Does this purse make my hat look fat?"
	I'm not staring at YOU...I'm staring at the shopping mall BEHIND you.
	If I'd just bought the purse, the hat would have been lonely. So I had to buy them both. It was the
	Is that chocolate on your face... or do i just need a snack?
	My friends call me Prima. You can call me Ms. Donna
	Lost in thought back in ten minutes.
	Im confused...is this a handbag or a purse?
	Okay Professor, Ill explain this one more time, Pi arent square. Cake are square pi are round.
	What part of Diva do you not understand?
	What part of blonde do you not understand?
	Wow, note to self...next time DO NOT make the hat out of LEAD
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Diva Contest!

So the Doodle Diva's have been busy inbetween book revisions. They were even invited to be part of the guest gift bags at the Emmy's this year! But money and time prevented them from actually participating. But that's okay...who know's what the future might hold? Aside from being sold online (Greeting Card Universe and Card Gnome), they will also be sold in several stores in the near future.

In a few weeks, they will make their debut at an art show I participate in annually. To make things fun, I've decided to hold a Diva Contest!  Your mission is to come up with a clever, funny saying for the blank sign the Diva below is holding. Post your entry in the comments, and there's no limit to how many times you can enter! DEADLINE is Friday, September 23rd.

I will narrow down the entries by picking my favorites, and those will be posted on the following Monday. It will be up to all of YOU to vote on your favorite one. So what will the winner receive?

* 8.5 x 10 glossy print, ready to frame
* Recognition on the Doodle Diva website
* Your name in stores! Yes, you will be given credit on every Diva of yours that sells, in stores and at art shows.

If you're unfamiliar with the Divas, take a look at the site for some examples and jump start your creativitiy! 

So what are you waiting for? 

P.S. If you post as annonymous, please include your email address in the comment!

The Creepiest Kids Books!

I'm kinda thinking these books aren't high on the reading list for my kids.

...says the furry bear with the magnifying glass.

A great gift

B is for baby
See the baby
The baby is fat
The baby is pink
The baby can cry
The baby can laugh
See the baby play
Play, baby, play.
Pretty, pretty, baby.
Mommy loves the baby more than she loves you.

All you ever wanted to know about urine. And its many uses.

With a catchy rhyme that rolls off the tongue, this book teaches about chain of events
involved in dealing crack-cocain.  Very educational!

Complete with hilarious illustrations of horses playing "drinking games and smoking games," Latawnya the Naughty Horse learns a valuable lesson about saying No to drugs. Totally inspirational if you ask me.



 

Also a fun read: Best Books To Traumatize Kids

Have you read any books lately that might fit in with this list?

Maidu Library Celebration!

I will be  speaking and doing a book signing this Saturday, August 6th.

While most libraries have been cutting back their hours, Maidu Library is doing just the opposite. They will re-open for Saturdays beginning this month. To kick off the celebration, there will be kids activities, refreshments, and guest speakers. I will be signing books along with S.G. Browne, author of Breathers: A Zombie's Lament and Fated.

If you're a local, come out and join us!

1530 Maidu Drive

Roseville, California

Noon-5pm

Additional info can be found HERE.