SCBWI- Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

http://www.scbwi.org/Default.aspx

I did it! I joined because everyone else was doing it. It is what all the websites say to do. I will let you know if it works. In the mean time I finished a children's book and will be diligently working on my young adult novel. The plot, ending, characters are here. They are nagging me to write the story that will open another world for young adults and big adults. They will open a world for all people to explore their thoughts on society and question our rational.
I was busy moving cross-country and have settled in New Mexico. It was difficult to leave New Jersey, especially because the story takes place there and surrounding areas. I will depend on my memory. The beauty of the green blankets and rainy days will not fade. I will keep it very much at the forefront of my mind for my book. It was a wonderful place to call home for 12 years.

Books I read on trip. Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
He has a way to intertwine history with modern day and we get a delightful mystery. His seemingly simple plot requires readers to appreciate life stories rather than action and drama. We learn to pay attention to the details. After all, isn't it the little things in life that matter.