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My first book cover!

By JAMIE SWENSON Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 9:08 a.m.

Okay, I need to follow up after yesterday’s somewhat complaining blog post.

The Universe, while keeping me busy, also gives me carrots. It seems that whenever I really start thinking, “There is simply NO WAY that I can juggle all this stuff and continue to write …” the Universe laughs, sends me a golden carrot, and I then continue with my crazed, packed, insane schedule for another five years.

It seems it only takes one AWESOME thing to keep me motivated for a long, long time. Guess that’s why I can be a writer. Writers need to take major note of any positive that comes their direction, because 90% is rejection and frustration (and revision!).

So, here’s my carrot -- sent on to me yesterday afternoon by my editor at Farrar, Straus & Giroux. This is my very first book cover, and I love it. The book is due out next spring and it’s for my favorite people on earth: toddlers.

Happy Reading.

Jamie Swenson is a children's author and an employee of Hedberg Public Library. She is a community blogger and is not a part of The Gazette staff. Her opinion is not necessarily that of the The Gazette staff or management.

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molson711
Mar 21, 2012 at 10:39 p.m.
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I'm proud to even know who you are! Congratulations Jamie!!!!!

jaxstaff3
Mar 21, 2012 at 7:43 p.m.
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How cool is that!

GalacticNachoRobot
Mar 21, 2012 at 2:39 p.m.
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Nice.

grandmafitz
Mar 21, 2012 at 2:26 p.m.
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Congratulations Jamie!! My grandson and I cannot wait to read it!

saxcat70
Mar 21, 2012 at 9:21 a.m.
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Very cute. congratulations!

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