Have finished two projects today. Finished a final tightening of a midgrade novel which I had tightened many times before. This time, though, I’ve been reading the whole thing aloud, and did pick up quite a few errors and/or clunky patches. It’s a good way to see if your work really flows.

I also finished my proofing of my new nonfiction Frogs book, which is looking really good and is due out from Ready-Ed Publications in May. Today’s task was to write a blurb, which I’ve just emailed off to the publisher.

It always feels good to get things finished. Next it’s back to work on my verse novel, which I’ve tried to set aside these past couple of weeks, even though the main character has continued to talk to me, and I’ve found myself jotting down bits and pieces at irregular intervals to satisfy her. I’m also trying to put the finishing touches on a new picture book manuscript which is working out well.

Then there’s a new book of printables to get started on for Ready-Ed, and a dozen other ideas clamouring for attention in my over-crowded head. It’s great to be busy. Speaking of Ready-Ed, my newest book with them, Assembly, continues to sell well. It’s always nice to know that people are buying (and, especially, reading) my books.

Life’s good.