THREE THINGS!

Three exciting events have converged to make right now an exciting time. Most important, the Oquirrh Mountain Temple is being dedicated this weekend. One of my sons-in-law is singing in the choir and since my husband and I will be working in the new temple we’ve been undergoing training which began when the open house ended. We’re also excited to have tickets for one of the first dedication services. The next big event for me is my new book is finished, edited, a cover has been chosen, and it’s off to be printed. Third, my work in progress is in my editor’s hands and I’m beginning the anxious wait to see if it is accepted.

It may come as a surprise to most people, but authors don’t get a lot of say on either the title or the cover of their books. We wait, nervously chewing our fingernails, to find out what title has been chosen to grace our offerings and what the cover is going to look like. Most of the time I’ve been satisfied with both and a few times my publisher has actually kept my working title for the book’s official title. This time I had nothing to do with either. Shudder fits , but doesn’t even come close to my working title--Until Forever. I didn’t have so much as a hint what the artists were working on for my cover. I wasn’t certain I liked it at first, but it has grown on me. Maybe it’s the eyes; they don’t look scared enough. Anyway I’m pleased to give you a preview of my new book. Drum roll, please!

I’ll post the first chapter on my web page shortly. My daughter, Janice, is my webmaster and she has pneumonia, so needless to say, I won’t be pressuring her to hurry. The book has almost six weeks until its release date so there’s plenty of time. In the meantime, tell me what you think of my new cover.