Long Overdue/ Miami

This weekend has been a whirlwind. I am at the Miami International Bookfair and am learning a lot about the industry. I will share this, but first allow me to apologize for my absence. Anyone can understand first that I am trying to push a quality novel into the public eye. So sadly, but necessarily I have delayed the publication of my novel for two reasons. First, is to ensure my novel offers great characters and a spectacular plot line for my readers. Second is to ensure it is published under the care of a publisher who cares about my work just as much as I do. Though self publishing is always an option, I am personally feeling more and more unsettled with this. It is a personal decision for every author. I am hoping to find a publisher soon and am submitting query letters. I hope this route proves successful. Also, my husband and I are expecting our second child in December (very a soon). This is a time consuming process as any parent can understand. We have been rushing to make space for our precious bundle and still have to complete her nursery. This has been slowing my editing process, though I must admit that maybe a good thing. I am vastly improving my plot line and falling more in love with the outcome. I can only hope all of you feel the same upon its release. I am happy to say this experience in Miami has been positive. I had the pleasure of listening to a panel of literary critics speaking on the pitfalls of the book industry. They were very enlightening and weren't withholding any information. I greatly appreciated this point blank approach and was excited to find someone who will speak to me this way. I am thankful to shake hands with multiple publishers. Book consumers would love this fair as well. They are surrounded by novels of all kinds and rising stars of the literary world. Please be patient as I continue to work through my creative process. I know it will be very beneficial to all of us in the long run! If you are in Miami, please stop by tomorrow, Sunday. My mother in law will be signing complimentary copies of her 3rd novel in section E, booth 300. Her site is: www.myglorytoglory.com Happy reading.