Shaylene King

I decided roller coasters were not my thing several years ago. I worry too much now about the “What If’s.”I think because I have something to lose. What if it the coaster comes off the tracks while I am on it and I die… who will take care of my family?” The Mt. Hermon Writing Conference was an amazing experience but it easily compared to those roller coasters I am not so crazy about; It had many up’s, my manuscript was very well received, Standard Publishing is looking at it as we speak , it is in the hands of… 

Author and friend Jennifer Alvarez has been amazingly helpful encouraging me as I navigate the road to publication. Her debut novel, The Pet Washer was released at the end of 2011. It is a fabulous book! If you have a daughter, sister, niece or friend ages 9-12 years old, I would highly recommend it. She is also blogging her challenge to do one thing a day for 365 days (366 actually because of Leap Year) to market her book and brand. Knowing I had recently lost some of my edited chapters, she came to my aid yet again, sharing with me one of the… 

JAY WALKING?  I THINK NOT. TWEEN WALKING? WHY YES! I love to watch the Jaywalking segments of the Jay Leno show. Jay takes to the streets to ask questions he believes the average American should know. It is hilarious to hear some of the answers Jay walkers give. For example; he interviewed a woman who had just graduated from college. She still donned her cap and gown even! Jay:“What was the Gettysburg Address?” Woman:“………” Jay:“Have you heard of it?” Woman: “Yes, I’ve heard of it. I don’t know the exactaddress.” OR there was this one where a man was interviewed….