I have just printed out the rough draft of A Picture Perfect Childhood and am sending it to two proofreaders/editors. I'm waiting on some artwork and am hoping it'll be complete by the end of September.
We have exciting news about Catholic Mosaic. The new printing has ALL the pictures in color! It is available from my publisher at Hillside Education. It is also offered at Amazon.com and we would really appreciate buyers leaving a review there. Just scroll down towards the bottom and click on the button that says: Write Your Own Review. We really appreciate you taking the time to let others know about Living the Liturgical Year with Their Children Through the Use of Picture Books.
(Please note the Mosaic listed at Amazon is only the black and white version. A colored version will be listed soon.)
If you are interested in ordering a copy of Literature Alive! you can print out this form and mail a check or money order to:
This way you will receive an autographed copy with free bookmark AND a free library packet. Please let me know if you have boys and/or girls at home so I can select a library packet that suits your family's needs.
Literature Alive! can also be ordered using credit card or paypal by ordering from:
Other wonderful news is that Christmas Mosaic, the second book in the mosaic series, available 
from Hillside Education is on the editing and lay-out floor. So save a dollar a day and get ready to be the first to order this beautiful Christmas wreath trimmed with picture books to embrace during the soft, starlit days of Advent and beyond...through Epiphany. Books, essays, recipes, and more are categorized as follows:
- Advent/ Decoration/Preparation
- Giving
- Santa Claus
- St. Nicholas
- Family
- Hanukkah
- The Nativity
- Epiphany
- Angels
- Christmas Around the World
- Older Children and Family Read Alouds
- Just for Fun
- Family Viewing (movies)
I also want to let you all know that my book on Rose Wilder Lane, the daughter of Laura Ingalls 
Wilder, is being looked at by another publisher. The contract negotiations with the first publisher did not work out due to illustrator issues.
So your prayers are appreciated here too. Knowing that God's will always reigns makes things easier to accept and to move forward.
My next project, as soon as Christmas Mosaic and A Picture-Perfect Childhood have come out, will be finishing the book on The Lacemaker's Shop about the mother of St. Therese of Lisieux, Zelie Martin. I think, because of the delay and patience in finishing this book, it will be even better than ever. I have gotten new feedback and ideas and know exactly which path to go down in the writing. Again...God's will and timing always proves better than mine.
Have a lovely weekend, dear readers.
It seems I will be saving many dollars a day! I can't wait for all these new books. I will be praying for smooth business throughout the whole process.
Posted by: Maria Ashwell | September 07, 2007 at 05:46 PM
Cay, I must say, I'm quite excited by all these wonderful books you're writing! I can't wait. I'll start saving my dollar a day!
Posted by: KC | September 07, 2007 at 08:26 PM
Cay, Thanks so much for all the work you put into your books so that the rest of glean such wonderful knowledge and inspiration. Christmas Mosaic is highly anticipated in this home!
Posted by: Colleen | September 08, 2007 at 07:31 AM
Oh my goodness, Cay. HOW do you do it?! You REALLY need to come over soon and share some of your time management secrets. :-) I am looking so forward to all your new works!
Posted by: Alice C | September 08, 2007 at 08:12 AM
How exciting Cay. Prayers for everything to fall into place and for God's favor when negotiating.
I love the cover on the Picture Perfect Childhood book!
Posted by: Theresa ♥ | September 08, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Cay, this is all so exciting!
Praying for you as you complete these wonderful projects.
Posted by: Alice Gunther | September 18, 2007 at 06:06 AM