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writg tchr
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I'm thrilled to announce that my middle grade novel, EMILY OUT OF FOCUS, releases today! It tells the story of twelve-year-old Emily, a future photojournalist, who flies to China to adopt her baby sister. Hoping to use the trip as a way to take the winning photos for a contest she plans to enter, she meets Katherine, another big sister who enlists her help for her secret plan: to find her birth mother.
This story has a special place in my heart, inspired by our trip to adopt our daughter from China in 2005.
I spent ten years writing and rewriting this book. I queried agents with multiple versions, but it wasn't until I signed with my agent that I figured out how to revise it so it would be strong enough to go on submission. So, don't give up on those shelved manuscripts: I have 2 that eventually made their way into the world!
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- May 07, 2019, 02:19 PM
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Congratulations!
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- May 07, 2019, 02:26 PM
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Preorder now! Out Jan. 7, 2020!
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Great news! Congratulations!
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- May 07, 2019, 03:13 PM
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Odd Animal ABC's coming Spring 2019
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This sounds amazing!!!
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- May 07, 2019, 03:24 PM
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Congratulations!!!!
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- May 07, 2019, 04:52 PM
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LISTEN. Let all mortal flesh keep silence ...
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What a wonderful story!!! And your story of perseverance. Thank you for that reminder to never give up.
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- May 07, 2019, 06:11 PM
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Language is so cool!
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I love this topic. My neighbors (ages 13 and 7) were adopted from china and Taiwan respectively. I'll have to mention this to their mom. Happy sales to you!
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- May 07, 2019, 08:48 PM
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Thanks so much, everyone! Debbie, thanks fo passing this along to your neighbors!
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- May 13, 2019, 11:07 AM
EXTRAORDINARY ( Skypony Press May 2015)
CALL ME SUNFLOWER (Skypony Press May 2017)
EMILY OUT OF FOCUS (Skypony Press May 2019)
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Congratulations!! Sounds like an intriguing story. My 48-year-old adopted nephew just reconnected with his birth family this past year, so I know it's an issue that will resonate with lots of individuals and families.
And YAY on your perseverance!!
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- May 13, 2019, 01:54 PM
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Write. Illustrate. Revise.
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Congrats! It sounds very intriging!
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- May 14, 2019, 04:21 AM
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Mrs. Jones
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Congratulations, Miriam!!! What a beautiful cover!
I can't wait to get my hands on this book!
Will you be at the Carolinas conference in September?
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- May 14, 2019, 05:49 AM
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Congratulations!
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- May 14, 2019, 03:29 PM
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writg tchr
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Thanks, everyone! Ena, I won't be at the conference but I'll be at NerdCampNC- are you going?
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- May 15, 2019, 09:13 AM
EXTRAORDINARY ( Skypony Press May 2015)
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EMILY OUT OF FOCUS (Skypony Press May 2019)
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No, unfortunately, I won't.
I hope we see each other soon, though!
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- May 15, 2019, 11:34 AM
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