An update, if you're interested

[Carmella]

I took everyone's advice and emailed that editor back. (Since she had emailed me first.) She said (via another email), "Great!" to me saying I'm interested in writing a proposal for her. As promised, she sent me a couple of books in the series to review along with some ideas/press releases. She even sent them FedEx! (I felt like screaming, "I'm "FedEx" worthy!" LOL)It's so nice to see there is such a creature as an on-top-of-things editor. Now all I have to do is write a knock-out proposal! I'm bouncing back and forth between terror and giddy excitement. Wish me luck.

[Jordie]

This is great, Carmela. Obviously she's REALLY interested! I wasn't in on the early developments, but I can't wait to hear what happens next for you. I just LOVE good news!

Jordie

[Pat Cooper]

Of course I'm interested and excited for you. Must seem like the sky is just a little bit bluer and the sun shining a tad brighter.

Keep the enthusiasm and the excitement -- it will show in your work.

patC

[KBG]

Congratulations! This is wonderful news. Best wishes with the project.

[Bly Oxford]

Carmella,
If you get two of these, my computer acted up--don't know if the first posted. Good luck with the proposal. Knock the editor out of her chair.
Bly

[BBinNC]

Carmella:

Congratulations to a great person! Go get 'em!!!!!

BrendaB to

[Picture Books]

Congratulations, Carmella!!! And good luck with that proposal.... Exciting news!

[Roy Abrahams]

Hey, Carmella.......show us how to do it, lady! Hoping you can avoid terror and revel in giddy. The latter is so much more fun.

Best wishes for an absolute success........Roy

[Mary M.]

Now that you have both feet on the floor and both hands on the keyboard, I add my best wishes for your success with the proposal. I have no doubt you'll impress them.

Congratulations again on your article in the February issue of Parenting. I finally read it and found it to be the perfect example of tight writing, filled with encouraging detail. I was especially impressed with your offering The Kid Test for parents who may not consider that, indeed, their child has a position in the subject.

Your quote from the director of the preschool in Worthington, Ohio quickly caught my eye as I have a good friend in Worthington and visit her from time to time.

Keep up the good work!

[Brady Boyd]

Wow, everyone should be so lucky as to be FedEx worthy. Congrats!

Brady Boyd