October Garden To-Do List

If you're looking for a comprehensive list of chores to get your vegetable and flower garden ready for fall, look no further! I've got an article out at this link:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/954689/october_garden_todo_list.html?cat=32

Check it out if you have some spare time (which I know none of us do these days).

On the children's writing front, I'm starting to research publishers for a picture book I wrote about a year and a half ago. It's one of my favorites that I've done. It has a strong plot, unique characters, a bit of humor, and I think it has great illustration possibilities. I'm keeping my fingers crossed publishers think so too!

Thanks for stopping by,
Katie

Back-to-school shopping

No, shopping is not my favorite thing. It never has been. But, I did write an article about back-to-school shopping for Associated Content. Here's the link
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/937479/backtoschool_clothes_shopping_at_goodwill.html?cat=46

When you read the article, you'll see why I wrote it. Because it involves two of my favorite places to shop when I do go shopping!

Thanks for stopping by,
Katie

Wacky Wednesday and more...

Welcome back to my blog. I have a few exciting bits of news to share...
If you go here: http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org/WackyWednesday.aspx
you can read a story I wrote for children called Wacky Wednesday. It appears in Stories for Children this month.

And, if you go here:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/916855/rainy_day_activities_for_toddlers.html?cat=25
you can read an article I wrote on Rainy Day Activities for Toddlers.

I met with my writing group last week and had a very informative meeting. One of my group members will be at the Indiana State Fair, showcasing her work about the Seagoing Cowboys on August 12. If anyone is there, stop by and see Peggy Reiff-Miller.

Until next time,
Katie

Lake Michigan article

Lake Michigan is one of my favorite spots. My husband grew up right by the lake and he started the addiction for me! I wrote an article for Associated Content that has a short review of the coastline, starting from Beverly Shores, Indiana and ending up at Warren Dunes. The article has tips about each beach. Take a look...
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/902721/a_guide_to_lake_michigans_beaches.html?cat=16

On to children's writing news, I sent out my novel to three more editors yesterday. I have targeted them carefully and read novels that their publishing houses published, so hopefully I'll get a bite. I'm still waiting to hear from another publisher who has had the novel since last December. I'm going to status query within the week to see what's going on.

Thanks for stopping by,
Katie

Randy Pausch died...

This post has nothing to do with my writing endeavors. I am just truly saddened by the news of Randy Pausch's death. I checked his website daily and hoped for a miracle (beyond the miracle of his living longer than he was originally told). May his wife find comfort and strength as she continues to raise their children and live without her husband. God Speed, Randy.

Gardening

When I have any spare time (which is rare these days) I spend it in my garden. Since I love to garden, I thought why not write up an article on saving my garden produce for the winter. So here it is. Check it out for tips on storing fruits and veggies. You don't need any special cooking skills or equipment. No canning knowledge necessary! Here's the link:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/874143/storing_garden_produce_for_beginners.html?cat=7

Thanks for stopping by,
Katie

Researching publishers

Sorry I haven't posted in almost a month. I have been researching more publishers for my novel. I'm trying to target very specific publishers, which takes a bit of time. Once I'm done and send this next batch of queries out, I'm going to get started on a non-fiction picture book. I've been thinking about the idea for months, and it's time to get it down on paper!

I'll keep you updated if any positive writing news comes my way.

Thanks for stopping by,
Katie