VAB Update #2

Several days ago I heard back from the book agent with his thoughts on the edited edition of Violets Are Blue. Here is a little bit of what he said:

"I have had the opportunity to read the revised manuscript and thought the changes you made did a much better job of providing the reader with a better picture of the Eastbourne setting and environs before the two friends are separated when the Titanic embarks. Well done!"

The next step is publishing. We are considering doing it through Amazon's CreateSpace, which is how my father has published his books, so that we can make sure it's released by April 2012. As much as I love the writing process, I am extremely excited about getting into designing the cover and layout of the book. I hope to have an image of Violet on the cover holding a letter; however, that means I need to find someone who resembles Vi. This whole ordeal is thrilling, but it also can be nerve-wracking as we race against time to finish everything before next spring. More than anything, I would really, really appreciate prayer. Here are specific prayer requests:

~ Peace in our hearts as we head into the last part of this project

~ As few technical difficulties as possible

~ That a young lady who resembles Violet may be discovered among my acquaintances, and that she may be willing to pose for the cover

~ That everything will go smoothly and be completed by 14 April 2012

Thank you so much, ladies! I know this is going to be a somewhat rough ordeal, but I also am confident that it will prove fruitful when completed. 

"I can do all this through Him who gives me strength." ~Philippians 4:13 (NIV)