Water Can Be… (Millbrook, 2014) doesn’t come out for eight more months, but it’s been front and center for this past couple of weeks. First, I got to see the fantastic finished art by Violeta Dabija (I hope to get to share a sneak peek soon). Then, I wrote the dedication (to my parents–both nature lovers of the first order). Finally, I’ve been checking over copyediting questions and working with my editor on one rhyming pair that has been a bit imperfect all along. The art is complete, so the concept can’t change. So we’re debating whether to keep the original text or replace it. I’ve fussed with this pair numerous times. I came up with several options, but we have decided to stick with the original. One of the things I love about picture books: the amount of time and consideration that goes into four small words.?Next up…marketing materials. I need to get started this summer on a book trailer, teaching guide, etc. So excited!
P.S. I got to have lunch Friday with Carol Hinz, my editor from Millbrook, and take a tour of Lerner’s offices–will share a few pics soon.
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What an exciting time this must be for you, Laura, congratulations! I can’t wait to read Waiting for Water! :0)
Thanks, Donna! It is exciting to see it go through the different stages:>)
What an exciting time this must be for you, Laura, congratulations! I can’t wait to read Waiting for Water! :0)
Thanks, Donna! It is exciting to see it go through the different stages:>)
This is all so interesting to hear about, Laura. Thanks for sharing. It will be more fun to read Waiting for Water when it is released. What town are their offices in?
Lerner is actually here in Minneapolis. Fun to have a local editor!
PS, I meant Water Can Be, but I think I saw Waiting for Water and thought.…oh title change? Or I just blanked. A Leaf Can Be is a beautiful book!
This is all so interesting to hear about, Laura. Thanks for sharing. It will be more fun to read Waiting for Water when it is released. What town are their offices in?
Lerner is actually here in Minneapolis. Fun to have a local editor!
PS, I meant Water Can Be, but I think I saw Waiting for Water and thought.…oh title change? Or I just blanked. A Leaf Can Be is a beautiful book!
Great news! I will try to be very, very patient for eight more months!
Exactly! Luckily, I’m so busy that time is flying by faster than I can notice it. But I’m still impatient:>)
Great news! I will try to be very, very patient for eight more months!
Exactly! Luckily, I’m so busy that time is flying by faster than I can notice it. But I’m still impatient:>)
I imagine this will be just as special as A Leaf Can Be Laura, which I loved. Such a special time for you!
Thanks, Linda–I appreciate that! It’s fun seeing final art and such–like an ultrasound of your book!
I imagine this will be just as special as A Leaf Can Be Laura, which I loved. Such a special time for you!
Thanks, Linda–I appreciate that! It’s fun seeing final art and such–like an ultrasound of your book!
So exciting! 🙂
Thanks, Susanna!
So exciting! 🙂
Thanks, Susanna!
This is all outstanding. So flippin’ proud of you.
This is all outstanding. So flippin’ proud of you.
I am far behind in my emails and with your blog! This was all great news. Good luck with all your plans prior to when your new book comes out. Very exciting!
Thanks, Diana! I’ve only been blogging a couple of days per week and am behind on blogs and emails, too. Oi. Thanks–I’m so excited about my forthcoming books!
I am far behind in my emails and with your blog! This was all great news. Good luck with all your plans prior to when your new book comes out. Very exciting!
Thanks, Diana! I’ve only been blogging a couple of days per week and am behind on blogs and emails, too. Oi. Thanks–I’m so excited about my forthcoming books!