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New Year's Resolutions and a look back...

  • Jan. 3rd, 2007 at 9:06 AM
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2006 writing goals were:

 1. To sub my novel
2. To get an agent 
3. To complete a new pb for Charlesbridge 
4. To start on a new novel

What happened:

1. I did sub my novel to many agents. My request rate was overwhelmingly good! 

2. I did not get an agent, but I did get close and have not heard definitively yet. There's still hope out there...sigh...

3. Because my pb's have been pushed back to 2010, and I have three more coming out with Charlesbridge, I decided to write other things instead of writing another pb for them. :-)

4. I started brainstorming on my new novel and am ready to start writing it now--YAY! (Thank you, Meg and Stephanie, for TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!)

 Many new things occurred which were not a part of my goals. I sold one of my last pb's I'd subbed to Charlesbridge! And then I sold my very favorite pb to Marshall Cavendish! WOW!! Additionally, InnovativeKids asked me to write a mystery series for them and I completed one with one more to follow.  What a bonus!

Multiplying Menace came out, so I started doing school visits--such a dream come true.

2006 has been the best year yet for me! I really believe 2007 will be even better.

I praise God for all His blessings. I'm completely humbled by Him daily. 

I can't wait to see what happens to all my friends! You guys are amazing out there!!!!!

WEE for us!

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[info]mamaip wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 02:23 am (UTC)
What a truly amazing year. Kudos to you--way to go! Seriously, how wonderful that all your hard work paid off. :) Now go get 'em in 2007! And good luck with the agent, though it appears you're doing just fine yourself!
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(Anonymous) wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:09 pm (UTC)
Thank you!

Waiting on agents is making me old...ugh!
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[info]volleypop wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 02:53 am (UTC)
So happy for you, Pam! Remember when it was so exciting to have the Seedlings book???? :)
xo
~Della
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(Anonymous) wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:11 pm (UTC)
LOL!!! But that was a great start for us, wasn't it? I owe a lot to my first print book. Tee hee! I remember stressing about writing a dedication--my first! I think it's great they have one for that little book. I don't get that priveledge for the mysteries (mass market). HA!
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[info]lisa_schroeder wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 02:54 am (UTC)
Yay for you, Pam! You deserve all those wonderful things and more. May 2007 bring even more good news your way! :)
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[info]pamm wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:13 pm (UTC)
Thank you, friend!!!

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[info]robinellen wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 04:59 am (UTC)
Great year, Pam :) Hope this one is even better!
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[info]pamm wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:13 pm (UTC)
Thanks, Robin! I hope your dreams come true!
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[info]bluemalibu wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 05:06 am (UTC)
HURRAH HURRAH HURRAH FOR YOU
AND HURRAH FOR WISH BOOK

Today was very fun :)
xoxoxoxxoxo
M
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[info]pamm wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:14 pm (UTC)
FUN!!!!!!! I hope Stephanie had fun, too. :-)

And now I'm waiting on my computer to get back so I can start. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!
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[info]christine444 wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 07:27 am (UTC)
Sounds like a lot of progress. Good luck in 2007!
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[info]pamm wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:15 pm (UTC)
Thank you!!!!
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[info]marybethkelsey wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 11:40 am (UTC)
These are wonderful accomplishments!! Best of luck on your 2007 goals and the start of your new novel. :-)

And I'm curious, what are your mysteries about? What age level?
Marybeth

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[info]pamm wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:21 pm (UTC)
Thanks!

The mysteries are with the Clue School line. Here's a link to one that was written by Cathy Hapka on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Kids-Readers-Missing-Innovativekids/dp/1584764791/sr=8-1/qid=1167848258/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-5088530-7790848?ie=UTF8&s=books

They are Level 4 readers (7 to 9 year olds) and so, I had to conform to specific instructions to complete one. It was fun! At the end of the book, there's a 64 piece puzzle showing the answer to the mystery. It's done in illustration, so I can't wait to see the finished product. Mine should be out this summer. I've had to sign a nondisclosure agreement, so I really can't say what it is about until its release. :-)
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[info]marybethkelsey wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 07:53 pm (UTC)
It looks so cute!! Thanks for the link.

I'm working on a MG mystery now, and WHEW! It's a lot of thought process that goes into this kind of book. I love it, though. :-)

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[info]de_scribes wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 01:11 pm (UTC)
2007 *will* be even better!
I wish you many more successes.
Happy New Year, Pam!
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[info]pamm wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:22 pm (UTC)
Thank you!!!!

Love that baby!!!
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[info]lisaalbert wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 02:08 pm (UTC)
You did have a great year, Pam! I think you're right about 2007 being even better! Yay, for you on making your dreams happen.
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[info]pamm wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:22 pm (UTC)
Thanks, Lisa!!!!!
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[info]newport2newport wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 02:12 pm (UTC)
What a fantastic tribute to you, your work, and God who helped you make things happen. I'm so happy for you -- and as a new friend, I look forward to learning more about you and hearing lots more stories of your success in 2007!
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[info]pamm wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:23 pm (UTC)
Here's to 2007! *clink*

May your dreams come true!!!! (I have a wonderful feeling that they will!)
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[info]gosserville wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 05:17 pm (UTC)
Pam all of your dreams will come true very soon. You have to believe it in your heart to see with your eyes!

Nicole
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[info]pamm wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:24 pm (UTC)
You're so right, Nicole!

Many hugs to you!!!!!
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[info]beverlyjean wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 05:28 pm (UTC)
What a super year! May 2007 be even better. :)
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[info]pamm wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2007 06:25 pm (UTC)
Thank you and cheers!!!!
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