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The following is an account of the process of this project to date. Some of you may find it interesting just how long it takes to get a novel written and ready to sell. I know I did.
December 26, 2003
Official release date for novel and my daughter's 9th birthday.
September 26, 2003
Limited edition signed copies arrived from publisher and now in stock. Advance Review copies mailed out to newspapers and magazines across the country.
August 26, 2003
Official release date has been set for December 26, 2003. This date was chosen to honor the birthday of my daughter, Kayla, who was responsible for giving me the idea for this novel and to whom the book is lovingly dedicated. A sneak peek at Chapter One is available to read online from this site.
July 21, 2003
Special preorder issues ordered from printer and offered exclusively through this website.
June 3, 2003
Website updated with all new content and information.
May 25, 2003
Official release date announcement postponed to fulfill publicity tasks and to put distance from Mr. Potter's June release.
April 24, 2003
Proof copy received off of presses and final approval released.
March 28, 2003
Final editing completed and formatted manuscript sent to printer for proofing.
January 21, 2003
Official website for novel launched.
June 6, 2002
Editing of manuscript begins.
April 12, 2002
American Book Publishing offers contract for the publication rights to novel.
January 25, 2002
Manuscript completed and ready for publisher solicitation.
July 31, 2001
Work begins on manuscript for my first novel.
July 30, 2001
My daughter gives me an idea for a story by saying she really wants to hear a tale about a unicorn.

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