Cedar Lakes

Spring has sprung at Cedar Lakes.

Cedar Lakes is where West Virginia Writers has their annual writer's conference. 

I drove through it a few weeks ago and took these springy pictures.

Beautiful Holt Lodge where conference attendees can spend the weekend.

Go here to read all about West Virginia Writers.

Go here for more pictures of Cedar Lakes.

I look forward to seeing some of my writing friends here in early June.

Posted by Janet F. Smart at Creative Writing in the Blackberry Patch.

Starting All Over Again

*Sigh*

I regret having to type this post.

I am starting all over again with my MG manuscript, The Family Secret.

I was signed on with a publishing company, but due to unforeseen circumstances I chose to be released from my contract.

They are downsizing from releasing approximately 24 books a year to 6-8. My manuscript was being pushed back to a 2014 release date. Since no work had been done on my manuscript, I chose to be released from my contract. The publishing company allowed all their authors the opportunity to take this option.

It was a tough decision, but one I felt I should take, so now I start all over again with The Family Secret. I have decided to edit it a little more before submitting it to other publishers.

Wish me luck.

A note to my WVWriter friends. I have changed the header on my blog!

It should look familiar to you. It is the covered bridge at Cedar Lakes, WV where the WVWriters annual writer's convention takes place every June. It is located just a few miles from where I live and we took a ride there Sunday for a little rest and relaxation. Go to my other site for more pictures.