My first traditionally published book

Okay everyone. Remember when I said I hoped that 2020 would be my break out year in writing? It seems my hope came true. I just signed a contract with :Little Roni Publishing to publish my first Children's Book "Parker The Pug" We are hoping for it to be finished by Christmas. Also, it will be under my new Pen Name Raven Tucker. This is a professional way to separate my work as all my other work would make me Freddy Krueger giving children nightmares. LOL. I want to personally thank Ellen Sallas. She has been my angel and the reason I have a career. Many of you have children and this will be something you can read to them at bed time. Ellen and I have not discussed it really, but I do have ideas for other Parker books in the future. Thank you also to everyone that has bought my work and supported me all these years. about 13 years ago I was at the Southern Christian writer's Conference carrying my first book typed up in a manila envelope and now I'm here with 6 self-published books, a soon to be traditionally published short story and my first children's book contracted. I haven't had an easy life, but it toughened me up and taught me to work hard. I make God Facepalm at least 3 times a week, but he has been good to me.

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