(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Write While You Wait Copyright 2023 © by Jim Potter It may not seem like it, but my children’s book, K-9 Kudzu: Observations of a Working Dog Who Loves to Play, is progressing. Gina Laiso, Integrita Productions, is very close to sending us a draft copy of the entire book with color illustrations. Once that occurs, we’ll start tweaking the images. While publishing a book, it’s normal for authors to have time to begin … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Write While You Wait
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Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: More Research
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) More Research Copyright 2023 © by Jim Potter While my children’s book illustrator, Gina Laiso, Integrita Productions, is closer to sending me a draft of the book with color illustrations, I continue historical research on the Amish in preparation for my sequel to Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish. Looking for Old Order Amish, finding Mennonites Last week I learned of an Amish Mennonite cemetery ten miles from our … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: More Research
Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Research
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Copyright 2023 © by Jim Potter Research Now that my children’s book is in the hands of illustrator Gina Laiso, Integrita Productions, I’m refocusing for a few days by doing some historical research in preparation for my sequel to Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish. A Buggy Ride to Visit Christian C. Miller (1855-1931) Today was a special day for me. I had an Amish horse and buggy ride. Harry “Historian” W. … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Research