There is still time to do the survey.. but I want to thank those who have already completed it. My goal is 30 people. In the first day 18 people completed it! YAY!

Also, I was working on the article tonight and took a look at some of the survey responses. Thank you all for your openness and honestly ~ I think this feedback is really going to help give this article depth because it will include multiple points of view and tips on this topic.

I can’t say it enough…. thank you! 🙂

https://aurilynnauthor.wordpress.com/about/reconnecting-to-nature/

Writing an article for Outdoor Families Magazine. Can you help by taking a short survey?

https://aurilynnauthor.wordpress.com/about/reconnecting-to-nature/

Just wanted to say thank you to Dani Duck for the cool interview! Please check it out 🙂

http://daniduckart.blogspot.com/2015/01/interview-with-writer-auri-lynn.html?spref=tw

Taking some time to read The Wakening. Feeling very inspired by my writers group. Thanks ladies! Going to push on and get The Wakening to the next step in the next few months. Stay tuned 🙂

Applied for my first literary grant today! It will take time to hear back, but wish me luck!

Next step is entering The Wakening in a contest… due in a few weeks.

🙂

~A

So…

I am back from an awesome SCBWI conference in NY. Thanks to my brother for being a wonderful host, my sister for getting up early to babysit, and of course my husband, mother & father in-law, and my mother for making it possible for me to attend! I had a great time, learned a lot, and met so many interesting and supportive people. Most of them were pre-published writers like me trying to determine the next step. So what is the next step? Well, I have some plans.

Editing- This is something that goes on for a while. But in order to get to the next step with my book, whether it is self-publishing or sending out to agents/editors, I need to make sure the story is at its best. I got some great tips and advice on character development and outlining so I am all ready to go. In fact, I started this week.

Critique Group- I will be working with a critique group to help get much needed feedback on my book during the editing process.

Grants- Sure would be nice to have some professional help 🙂 So I am in the process of applying for a few writer’s grants that could help. It is a long shot…. but it is not even a possibility unless I try. So I am working on those grant proposals this week.

Aging- Ha! Having a birthday this month and turning an early milestone! Excited for the party my husband and family will be throwing for me.

I know this all sounds like more of the same, but I am setting some goals for myself and this editing process. Once I feel the book is more developed, I promise I will let my pre-editors read it again! I know I left you hanging only giving you part one and two of a three-part book. Sorry!

Hang in there… maybe I should ask you all for the deadline?

~A

Wanted to share this post from the author of The Wakening. Good luck in NY!https://aurilynnauthor.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/wish-me-luck/

Look who has the Riptide Stone! Just like little Cali’s necklace!

Aren’t you jealous?  🙂

Check out Auri Lynn’s first interview as a writer! Dani Duck interviewed the author of The Wakening and it was posted today! Click on the link below to check it out!

http://daniduckart.blogspot.com/2015/01/interview-with-writer-auri-lynn.html?showComment=1422055134337#c7403557405456436542

I know I keep saying I am editing… well, it is true. I am painstakingly trying to get this book into it’s best shape for you all. Of course, I will eventually need some professional help and a decision on whether to self publish or query traditional publishers. Lots of opinions on both routes! In the meantime, I am living life, editing, patiently waiting for the upcoming writers conference, and hoping to continue the story in a second book. When I do, you all will be the first to know!

Thanks for listening!

~A