Best News Ever!

August 17, 2021 by still a dreamer

Drumroll please! I am so happy, excited, over the moon – you name it! to announce that my first children’s book has been accepted for publication!

Where Do Butterflies Go at Night, my only picture book story in rhyme, will be published by Ethicool Books, a young and growing publisher creating extraordinary and extraordinarily beautiful books inspiring kids to create positive change in the world. This is a unique company that walks the walk of sustainability in making the world a better place for both young readers and the world at large.

Illustrating Butterflies is Stella Mongodi, an unbelievably talented artist who will bring the magical images of my text to life in ways I can’t yet even imagine. She has a unique and unforgettable style, and I can’t wait to see what she does.

And what you see here? The little butterfly that so piques the curiosity of a small child and inspires their rich fantasies.

More to come …

Posted in Animals, Art, Authors, Books, Children's Books, Creativity, Illustration, Inspiration, Nature, Wildlife, Writing | Tagged books, butterflies, children's books, Ethicool, first time published, illustration, inspiration, magical books, picture books, Stella Mongodi, writing | 18 Comments

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on August 17, 2021 at 8:33 pm | Reply Kitty

Right beside you leaping over the moon, Jeanne!!!! Hooray for you! How exciting. Please keep us posted about its launch, because I certainly want a copy, and will share the news.

Made my day: thank you for sharing such joyful news.

YIPPEE!

Xoxoxo

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- on August 18, 2021 at 10:44 am | Reply still a dreamer
  
  I’m so happy that my new makes you so happy, Kitty! It’s been a long road getting to this point, but I am so grateful and excited. Right now, it is planned for release January 2022. Keep you posted!
  
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on August 17, 2021 at 11:06 pm | Reply Becky Ross Michael

Wow…I’m so excited for you, Jeanne!!! Sounds like you have found just the right publisher for your work. I look forward to seeing your book!

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- on August 18, 2021 at 10:46 am | Reply still a dreamer
  
  Thanks, Becky. I have to agree – this is the perfect publisher for this story and my goals, too. I always want what I do to make a difference, and these people are certainly right there with that.
  
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  - on August 18, 2021 at 9:43 pm | Reply Becky Ross Michael
    
    Wonderful!
    
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    - on August 19, 2021 at 9:38 am | Reply still a dreamer
      
      👍
      
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on August 18, 2021 at 6:00 am | Reply Cheryl Capaldo Traylor

This is fantastic news, Jeanne! Congratulations! I look forward to hearing more about this.

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- on August 18, 2021 at 10:48 am | Reply still a dreamer
  
  Thank you, Cheryl. As a fellow writer, you know what a journey it is to get published. Isn’t it great when a publisher really sees what you can do? Can’t wait to share more as it all unfolds.
  
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on August 18, 2021 at 8:43 am | Reply SAM VOELKER

Congratulations on your book~! I find the subject very interesting, and the title grabs my attention.

I have many types of plants especially for butterfly’s on my place and among the many butterfly’s who delight me with their presence are the sulphur butterfly, which look a lot like the one you show. They seem to favor the Senna plants, which are so plentiful here.

Of interest is that during migration, at night, they will hang from branches of the trees one attached to the others above looking much huge icicles or stalactites. So this must be an indication that they gang up (or bunch up) to rest at night.

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- on August 18, 2021 at 10:50 am | Reply still a dreamer
  
  Thanks, Sam. This is quite exciting! These are Cabbage Whites, and very sweet, small butterflies.
  
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on August 18, 2021 at 8:57 am | Reply Patricia Koelmel

Congratulations, Jeanne! This seems like a match made in heaven. I wish you good fortune.

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- on August 18, 2021 at 10:42 am | Reply still a dreamer
  
  Thank you, my sweet. I know you do. :-). I’m so excited to see what Stella does.
  
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on August 23, 2021 at 8:37 am | Reply Andrea Stephenson

Many congratulations Jeanne, I’ll look forward to seeing more!

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- on August 23, 2021 at 9:27 am | Reply still a dreamer
  
  Thank you, Andrea. It’s been a long time coming, and I know you know that feeling. You know I’ll be sharing more as I have news. And, as always, best to you in all your writing endeavors, too.
  
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on September 13, 2021 at 1:35 pm | Reply writersideup

Jeanne!!!!!!! When I just now saw your email about this, it actually brought tears to my eyes! I’m SOOOOOOOOOOOooooo happy for you! Enjoy the afterglow of finding out and certainly the looking forward to this amazingly special day. Can’t wait to see 😀 ❤ oxoxoxox

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- on September 13, 2021 at 1:53 pm | Reply still a dreamer
  
  Hi Donna, Thanks so much. Yeah – it brought tears to my eyes, too! Once I got over my initial disbelief! Been a long journey. I’m happy you’re so happy for me! ❤️😘
  
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on September 20, 2021 at 12:24 pm | Reply Lavinia Ross

I’m just catching up here, Jeanne. Wishing you a belated congratulations on getting your book published!

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- on September 20, 2021 at 3:57 pm | Reply still a dreamer
  
  Thanks,Lavinia. I”m pretty behind on keeping up with people, too, so we’re both in that club.
  Not sure what’s happening up by you, but hoping you have air to breathe.
  
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