Happy News

Highlights just sent me an acceptance for some of my work. I'll post the full details when they are available, but in the meantime, YIPPEE!!! And let's throw in a few WHOO-HOOs, shall we ?!

I Won!!!

How cool is this - I entered a contest on the PiBoIdMo blog, and I won! The details of the contest are here:

http://taralazar.com/2012/11/21/piboidmo-day-21-debbie-ridpath-ohi

The assignment was to fill in a response to Mr. Turtleneck's statement. I thought his comment was utterly smack-worthy, which led me to the cage-fighting reference. The cartoon was created by talented illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Debbie's work includes the fantastically funny "I'm Bored."

Thank you so much Tara and Debbie for the opportunity. You guys really put the jingle in my bells this Christmas.

12 x 12 in 2013

Registration for 12 x 12 in 2013 opens January 2d people, January 2d. That's super soon!!! I'm super excited!!! I'm super over-using exclamation points!!!

According to the website: 12 x 12 in 2013 will be all it was in 2012 and MORE. Participants will not only be encouraged and supported as they attempt to write one picture book draft a month, but also to revise one and submit one as additional, optional goals. There will of course be more outstanding featured authors giving away fabulous prizes that will help you in your craft. And we will have a brand new forum to share and exchange information in addition to the Facebook group – so everyone who joins can participate 100%.

http://www.juliehedlund.com/12-x-12