One Step Back

Taking a step back or considering what is done and gone is not always a bad thing. It's a reminder of how far you have come, what you've learned and helps you refocus on where you are headed. I've had to do this over and over with Johnny Green and the Little Green Man and now that I'm becoming comfortable with how many steps back I've had to take, the light at the end of the tunnel is finally closer then ever! What a relief to be on the home stretch. I recently told my daughter that the road in life is long, but it's what you make of the journey that is important. Ha! I think this was really meant for me - I've been considering it much more probably than she has. Over and over, I've posted on this Blog that it's almost done (Johnny Green), almost done and now I'm done with that. It'll be done when it's done and to my satisfaction this time around. It's been a wild road...looking back I've learned so much about self-publishing a book. Going forward I will consider where I've been and focus on. My thoughts now are consumed with where I've dare not to go until now and that is marketing my book, both locally and nationally. It's a great feeling of accomplishment to get to this next step! Several steps back and one step at a time going forward! P.S. Become a fan of Johnny Green!

My how time does fly!

All in a days work! Almost three weeks ago I anxiously awaited the face lift to Johnny Green! Now - today the publisher says - it will be complete! I am so thrilled with the new cover and hope you will be as well. If you have visited my website, www.suzantylerdecker.com or the Xlibris bookstore website www.xlibris.com you have found out that the first edition of Johnny Green and the Little Green Man is 'currently unavailable.' Never fear! Johnny will be back soon and I will post again when that happens! Johnny and I met with a very 'green' lady yesterday and we are so excited. www.bonniecranmer.com She is connected with Natural Awakenings magazine, and as well as many other entrepreneurial ventures, and will be giving Johnny a glowing review but will be interviewing both myself and Julia (Johnny's illustrator) for the November magazine. And by the way, Julia now has her own blog now, so please take some time to check it out! http://www.juilamfloyd.blogspot.com Talk to you very soon!

Johnny's New Look

Hoorah! This week Johnny Green will have a new look. The cover is being redesigned and as soon as I have the copy in hand (or email that is) I will post it for you to see! He should also be available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble within a short amount of time. Rolling it out just in time for school to start. Be sure to check in on Johnny on facebook - become his friend - and let your kids enjoy the interactive websites he directs you to! Surely some enjoyment on these rainy and hot days that left of summer. This is one that was posted today. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/index.htm. Enjoy!!!