
These are the words I’ve been fighting for: “Print Previewer didn’t find any issues that will prevent you from submitting your book for publication.”

These are the words I’ve been fighting for: “Print Previewer didn’t find any issues that will prevent you from submitting your book for publication.”

I’ve been working on this intermittently for a week. Trying to learn Adobe Photoshop just to get the cover done. I didn’t have to use Photoshop for “Esther” although I do recall having a challenging time with the cover page. I’m learning the benefits and downfalls of linking layers vs. grouping themin Photoshop. This is much more than I ever thought I needed to know when self-publishing, but it’s interesting and pretty fun.
Just ordered a proof. After I’ve received it and checked it over, it’s publishing time!

“Carlos and Minji accepted his apology and they all were friends once again.” p. 36 of Kevin the Complainer


I considered using the one below, but it doesn’t fit the character properly.

Publishing date (Target): June 7th, 2019.

In the silence that followed, Kevin felt calmer. Lily’s reaction (or, rather, lack of reaction) to his complaints gave him space to think.
She left a lot of space.
And he realized that he just might be wrong.

Kevin muttered, “I knew this was going to be a bad day.”

“Kevin felt something in his chameleon gut. It felt all wrong.”

Putting illustrations in order…


This one is simple. Direct. In your face.
Still playing with ideas…