My most recent completed project came from a trip to Tucson, AZ, where I encountered and fell in love with javalinas. That little porcine is as yet undiscovered in Various Slush Piles of Hope.
Now after reading a couple of adult books on arctic exploration I am almost done tracking the adventures of a collard lemming settling in for winter on the tundra.
Past stories still ambling out and back have involved flightless dragons, misplaced dandelions, and a frog who has been stuck against one particular “not right for our list” wall for almost a decade. I believe in the right climate, with the right publisher…they will find a home.
And I continually return to the phrase above my computer: “What are you working on next?” There is always another story out there. Right now I’m thinking about a bush dance in Australia…
Both your ideas and writing are so good. All of your animal friends are sure to find a publishing home someday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture! Please, please bring your Bible story books next meeting.
I love how you take elements form nature and weave them into beautiful words. Especially love how you gained inspiration from the javalina story. I can truly say, because of Robin, I know what a javalina and a collared lemming is.
ReplyDeleteYes Robin you have definitely found your niche. You create stories that give people a sense of wonder about the world they live in. We discover new places beyond our primarily urban routines.
ReplyDeleteI think you are going to get one story picked up and then they will want a whole series of these various likable characters in their different climates. They are such a mix of educational and these poetic lyrical descriptions. Also, I really admire your past stories coming back up and your dedication to revising!!
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