number two
Thank you for all your kind thoughts and allergy advice for Ezra yesterday - he's doing just fine, and asking every few hours to go back to the ER where the chocolate milk and Lawrence Welk flow freely. Let's hope that's not the case.
So, book number 2 is in the works! I've been working on it for a few months now, but I've been a little shy to mention here. Considering the first one isn't even published yet, I hardly expect anyone to get as excited as I about it. But excited, I am! During the writing of The Creative Family, I had this other book project that kept coming to mind and just wouldn't go away. Dang those ideas that stick. As it worked out, Shambhala/Trumpeter was interested and we began working on the development of book 2 this spring. I'm so pleased to be working with them again, and so pleased (an understatement) to be writing another book (this one will be out in early 2009) - it feels wonderful to keep the writing momentum going. This one is a bit different from The Creative Family in that it's a tried-and-true, project-based craft book. But it's also full of some of my other loves - thrifting, family projects, and a little bit of history. I'm having lots of fun - alone and with the kids - writing and making for this one. But it also means there's a lot of crafting going on around here that I just can't show you yet. So far, there seems to be no shortage of words from me (good god, I can go on, can't I?), so I fully expect blogging to continue as it always does. Except for those crunch weeks (first deadline is in November)when we'll call upon my trusty and adorable sidekick for some SoulePapa blogging once again! I can't wait for that!
This second book will include much more photography than the first - a challenge I'm both excited and intimidated by. So, what to do when feeling slightly inadequate and nervous about the job? Well, buy better and bigger gear, of course (hee). Let me introduce you to my new appendage - the Nikon D80 (in this photo - with the snazzy 18 - 200mm VR lens that I'm gaga over - Vibration Reduction, how brilliant is that?). I've been thinking and researching and saving for a while now to replace my D50, and yesterday was finally the day. Yay! There's going to be a little bit of a learning curve while I figure this one out, but it's got all the comfort of the Nikons I'm familiar with. Which is a very good thing...because my favorite little subjects don't sit still and wait for very long. Gotta love 'em up (and snap) while you can.
Wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Posted by: Veronique | August 07, 2007 at 06:32 PM
I am so happy for you, you must be overloaded with exictement and must be so extremely proud, and you should be! Isnt funny how unhappy people just dont want you to exceed or be successful? Your blog has been such and inspiration to me. I love it and hope you never stop blogging, or writing! :) Congrats again! :)
Posted by: Heather | August 07, 2007 at 09:23 PM
Congratulations Amanda! Also, I'm so glad your little man is ok.
As for the haters out there I like to remember this little quote when I come across one; Rudeness:the weak man's imitation of strength."Eric Hoffer"
Posted by: galadriel | August 07, 2007 at 09:42 PM
Oh my dear, I am so thrilled for you. A second book, a new camera, and a little guy who is feeling well enough to insist on a yellowjacket bag for his epi pen? This is true richness.
you know I'll be buying both books!
Posted by: shauna | August 07, 2007 at 11:25 PM
I absolutely can't wait for book #1 to come out and now book #2???!!! Unbelievable! So much family activity & crafting inspiration... Thank you :)
Posted by: Julie | August 07, 2007 at 11:46 PM
You're on a roll! :) I'm so proud of you!
Posted by: joleen | August 07, 2007 at 11:47 PM
WoW! Book two? You are truly amazing! Can't wait!
Posted by: sarah | August 08, 2007 at 12:41 AM
wow, wow! i'm thrilled for you AND for us. Your books are going to be amazing.
Posted by: mary | August 08, 2007 at 02:00 AM
You are one very talented mama, Soulemama!
I am so happy for you (and for us others to get to enjoy your books) and I send some sunshine from Finland (we finally have it here!) for all of you!
mia
Posted by: mia | August 08, 2007 at 07:57 AM
YAY!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Mama!
You must be so proud.
Sue
Posted by: sue | August 08, 2007 at 09:41 AM
Argh!! TWO books to wait for now!!!
Posted by: Steph | August 09, 2007 at 04:04 PM
It's been such an honour to watch your progess and development. Congratulations Amanda, I am so happy you are out there in this world, doing what you do and inspiring others.
Love to you from Canada!
Posted by: krista | August 10, 2007 at 08:40 AM
I was really excited about using the first book as a Christmas present for a couple of families I know...until I saw the release date. I guess there's always the Christmas after that.
Good luck with the second book. I know you're the kind of person who will enjoy the process as much as the finished result.
Posted by: chosha | August 11, 2007 at 12:23 AM
Another book--how wonderful! Just wish the wait wasn't so long...
Congrats on the D80--we love ours!
Posted by: dianeinjapan | August 19, 2007 at 04:28 AM
Another book--how wonderful! Just wish the wait wasn't so long...
Congrats on the D80--we love ours!
Posted by: dianeinjapan | August 19, 2007 at 04:28 AM
Another book--how wonderful! Just wish the wait wasn't so long...
Congrats on the D80--we love ours!
Posted by: dianeinjapan | August 19, 2007 at 04:28 AM