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Hello Autumn

Well, here we are and summer is gone. I think it went pass way too fast. I wish it could have stayed a little while longer, for I am not looking forward to falling leaves in the yard. I am also not looking forward to what will be coming next...Winter. I am so not a wintertime baby. Oh well, just have to live with it.

This is the end of September and I did get a lot accomplished this month, plenty of articles written, which is a good thing because I sure do love what I do. If you don't love your career, then you should find another one. Always do what you love because when you do, you will do it much better, giving 100% of yourself.

I am still waiting for my new book idea to be published. I tell you, this is the longest period of time I have ever waited on a publisher to complete the publishing process. They are looking at artist for the cover, so they say. I wonder what they will come up with. And yes, I am still waiting to hear from the editor who has the manuscript. Oh, I did get assigned a new editor by the way, this time it is the senior editor because the old editor left the publishing company for personal reasons. However, I am still waiting to get the first message from her telling me what needs corrected or changed....if anything. I am wondering, how long should a writer wait on a publisher, should there be a time limit before you move on and take your manuscript elsewhere? I mean, I am just saying. You can give me your input on this if you want. I'd appreciate any response.

I see the blogger has a new interface, I tried it and I liked it. Hopefully this blog will have a new look to it when I am finished. It is suppose to look like a magazine spread....I think, well that's what I am going for. However, when I first try new things....I don't know what the heck I am doing, I just play around until...presto it is done.

Well, this little chit chat is coming to an end. I hope you are having an awesome Thursday because I am. And guess what is on my plate.....A writing assignment. Yeah! I am so loving this....I like staying busy and being productive. So everybody out there, lets get our writing on, especially if you are a writer/author or something like that. Let's enjoy doing what we love to do.

Book Event for June

Today was indeed a big day. I was up early getting ready for it, the reason.....another book event. This event was put on by my sister n law and her husband, Mecca and Doug Roeser. This is one awesome couple working on behalf of the youth. They sponsored a racing for life event today and me and my books were a part of the event along with other vendors.

You should have seen the racing cars on display, they were awesome! It was a family affair, for there was something there for everyone, including my books Broken Voices and A New Home for Her Cubs. Oh yeah, I sold some too! It was a hot day, but it was a good day, for I was in the shade chillin, keeping cool and getting known as an author.

I want to thank my daughters, Rafiqah and Raushanah for being there with me. We really enjoyed ourselves. They even had a DJ playing music, so we were rocking in the sunshine in Maryland.

Now I am home chillin and watching the finals with my husband.

So you see, today was a very good day. How was your Sunday?

Press Release: May 26

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com

You have to check it out. I am in the news. It is exciting being an author. Read my interview at:

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/authors-who-make-a-difference-winona-rasheed-215303.php

Book News and Updates

Okay, here it is the 4th week in May already, and guess what, two of my books are on the best sellers list again at Amazon.com

Broken Voices and A New Home for Her Cubs are still in the spotlight. Yeah me!! This goes to show you, if you are an author, you cannot afford to stop promoting once your books hit the shelf, for that is not the end of the road. You can't let your keepsakes just sit there collecting cobwebs. The world will not know about your books in just one or two swoops, because the world is too vast, even on the internet. If you don't want the readers to forget about your babies, you have to keep showcasing them, make them aware that you as an author is still here and so are your books.

Ella Rose and Kumani are tickled pink to be back in the spotlight. So, if you haven't picked up your copy of these two books, it is not too late. It is never too late if you like to read, or if you want to get your children interested in reading. These two books will do the trick and I don't say that just because I am the author. I say it because.....you just have to recognize a good book when you see it.

I'd love to hear from you if you have in your possession any of my books. Perhaps you will leave a review of it, share it with the world.

Now, hop on over to Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.com or if you want to get even more personal, hop on over to the publisher New Line Press- http://newlinepress.com and get your copies. They are so affordable, especially in today economy. With my books, you will always be able to afford a good read.

Headline News

http://newlinepress.com/nlp_kids

Just had to share this information and put it in the spotlight. This is awesome headline news. You should see the names of these awesome authors, of course my name is in the bunch too.

Updating my posts

Hey, when was the last time you stopped by my website? You are missing out on so much if you haven't checked it out. So come on, what are you waiting for? Take a look at Winona's author website. Feel free to post comments so I will know that you enjoyed your visit........or not. Put on your walking shoes and hurry on over to:

http://winonarasheed.com

I will be waiting for you.