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7/17/14

Summer summer summer....

I can't believe summer is halfway gone. School supplies are already out in the stores, yikes. So my summer started with my oldest daughter graduating from college. Here's me and Hubs and our kids at Ripon College. (I'm not that short. They wore heels.)



And next up is the release of the first volume of my new middle grade series. This is my first foray into writing for middle grade, so I'm both excited and terrified. But feel free to check it out on Tuesday, July 29. I'll be having a launch party at The Red Balloon Bookstore in St. Paul at 6:30 that night:



 And perhaps even more monumental, after ten months of living in a rental, we finally found a house. If all goes well, we will close and move in on August 15. I can't wait to finally be settled. 80% of our things, including ALL my books, have been in storage since last September. Also, our pets have been living with my parents, so I'll be glad to have Ficus around again.

Here's hoping your summer is wonderful:)

9 comments:

Diane Adams said...

Ficus!!! I miss your kitty!!!
I loved your book, and I know middle grade readers will love it too. Wish I could make your launch!!

Stephanie said...

Aw, thanks Diane:)

David LaRochelle said...

I hope all goes well with your house, Stephanie. I felt sooo much better once my move was over (and so what if I'm still unpacking five months later!)
Hope to see you later this month at your launch party!

Stephanie said...

Yes I hope to see you! And yes I hope the house stuff all goes well, ugh... This one has been rough.

Christy said...

Congrats on the many things going on in your personal and professional life--exciting times! Wish I could zip back to your launch party, get a signed copy of the new book and connect with some spuds.

Edie Hemingway said...

Stephanie, I, too, wish I could be back in Minneapolis for the launch of Shipwreck Island. I know it's going to be another successful book for you! Good luck with your move...

betsy woods said...

I love the family pic! Your life is so full of goodness. I'm living vicariously and so wish I could be at the launch of Shipwreck Island.
And the house!

john said...

Stephanie, congratulations on all the good things happening with you and your family. And congratulations on the launch of SHIPWRECK ISLAND. Please keep me posted about future events.

benilhalk said...

These are lovely family pictures. The event that you attended also seems fun. Thanks my friend for sharing these pictures. Well, I am also going to host an official event very soon but having hard time in finding spacious corporate events Chicago. I wonder if you can help me in finding a right venue!