Parent Teacher Conf

Well, the second round of parent teacher conferences went off without a hitch. We knew Riana was doing well academically, and still having some minor behavioral problems; this is exactly what we discussed with her teacher during the meeting.

I am wondering if some of the problems stem from where she lived before she was a part of our family and if the instability when she was younger plays a roll.

On the lighter side - she is going to be published in a district wide creative writing book in the city for a very short story she wrote for class. There will be an awards ceremony and she will receive a copy of the book as well.

Also, the teacher recommended an accelerated school for her next year. I have filled out the application and have to give a bit of it to her teacher to fill out and then she will be part of the lottery for that. It is a school focused on literature and I think it is something she would enjoy.

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Riana's Award Ceremony

Riana had her second award ceremony of the year today at school, and for the second time she received an academic award of scholarship - last time for reading, this time for language arts and math. SHe is one smart cookie - too smart sometimes I think

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Publish America

Days ago I wrote that my manuscript has been accepted by Publish America and that I was beyond excited that I was FINALLY going to see my work in print for the general public. I thought of going other routes, www.booksurge.com was one them, as was my search for an agent to represent my work.

I did find an agent at one point, but they did nothing but cost me money and depress me. I have learned that acquiring an agent is not something that is easy - agents are subjective about what work they choose to represent. Most of it by their own opinions and not all agents like all work.

I have read, and appreciate the comments left to me by many about Publish America - but I have found positive about them as well. I am happy with my decision. Even if they are a so-called "vanity publisher" then they are working towards increasing my own vanity and my friends and family will be able to buy and enjoy my first novel in print.

Will this take me on to becoming a "mainstream" author? Only God know that for sure, but I know that it is a first step and one that I am committed to - just aws I am committed to my free lance work on Helium and Suite101.

I will be an author - in the mainstream. It is what I am destined for and no amount of negativity will ever stop me from reaching this goal.

New Pics of Riana and Twan

just a couple of pics I took of the kids this week -

Out of my hands

Publish America sent me my new author questionaire on Monday and I spent most of the week filling it out - they needed simple stuff, my name, the name I want on the book, dedication, scknowledgements, a list of names/addresses to send flyers too when publication is imminent - I asked more people than I got responses from - but, I will resend an email to EVERYONE I know when the book can be purchased and where it can be purchased. maybe this is the beginning of something wonderful

I am starting to get a good feeling about the whole thing, but I am still not convinced that is is real......