Wanda - you've got some 'splaining to do!

Ok.  So I kind of got distracted.  But I think you'll forgive me when you find out

I SIGNED MY FIRST BOOK CONTRACT!!!!!!

The news is out! Late in January I met with my editor, signed the contract, and received my official deadlines.  Isn't that great?  I have a deadline!  The book has been written, it's in the polishing stage right now.

What's it called? Still doesn't have an official title.  Yet.
What's it about? Clara Landers wants a bicycle but, in Huntsville, AL 1892, two things stand in her way: bicycles cost a lot of money and it's not considered 'ladylike'.  (in a nutshell)
When can you buy it? Not until January 2012.


Other distractions:
I went on a week long writing retreat with three awesome ladies.  We are the "Beach Babes" and we are awesome! Talk about a productive week!
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I've been part of the writing community at writers-bbs for a very long time.  We're talking at least since the mid to late 90's.  The posters have come and gone and so have the moderators.  Well, I find myself the new moderator of the Writing for Children and Young Adult forum.  Me! And it is an honor.  Come find me.  I use the name wandering1

Besides all that, I'm waiting impatiently for the sun to shine again and the air to warm up.