Editing's in the mail

OK, I realize that sounds just like what I tell creditors, only about checks, but I read the first edit of "Because I Said So: Life in The Mom Zone," and I have a few observations after putting the revisions in the mail.

One is that Jim, my publisher, is a really good editor. He saved me from myself a few times. Which is what good editors do.

Second is that having a book, while a blessing, is a little on the scary side for me. It is out of my comfort zone, which is a good thing. Staying in your comfort zone means you are not growing. I have my first signing scheduled, which is fun and terrifying at the same time.

Third, I haven't read through this book since last month, and before then, October. I still really like it. I hope others do, too.

And fourth, I need to get busy on the second book. I got out my handy dandy 2014 planner and figured out how much I need to get done each week to beat my deadline. It's doable.

2014 is going to be a great year. A really busy one, one that will be a little cray-cray at times, but a year that's got plenty of excitement and joy and laughter in store! Many thanks to all who supported my dreams this year before I wrote the first word, and wishing you all a blessed 2014!