Galley Copy Released

After two years of molding, shaping, and creating this manuscript – I have to let go. 

Have I done enough?  Have I made my points clear enough – transparent enough – funny enough?

I received my galley copy from my publisher about ten days ago. I was visiting my daughter at her college, staying in her dorm for a long weekend, when I discovered my galley copy waiting in my email. Reading through my manuscript from start to finish was exciting.  I stayed up until 3am my last night there reading it.

Still, I immediately saw the few changes the editor had made.

When I read books, or listen to people speak, I’m always amazed at their calm demeanor, their confident presence. Hitting the “send” button on my manuscript yesterday, I felt neither calm or confident.  The feelings of raising a child are unshakable.

 I plan on sharing excerpts of my book here.  Don’t be a stranger. If you’re a too busy-mom, or know one – send her a link!