Just a Thought

JackaBee Books is a collection of my works and every day thoughts.

Before I write what I intended, I thought I would post what I shared with my son last night. I was telling him about the time when I went to read my book at an elementary school. In the front row was a little girl. I sensed a vibe from this girl before I started reading. I sensed that she would be the inquisitive one and sure enough I was right. She just had this look on her face that I cannot explain and would you belive, that little six year old made me nervous for the entire time. She was cute as she could be and very, very, very, smart; I got to give that to her. She's going a long way in life. Let me tell you what she asked. Question # 1: "If you wrote the book, how come you don't know the words? Why can't you just read it without looking at it?" Question # 2: If Old Man Farmer is so sad, then why is he looking so happy?" Now, what six year old is going to ask such questions? She is definately precouisious. But do you know what? The next time I go for a reading, you better believe I will know my, material and I had that picture corrected with Old Man Farmer. Well, if you want some honest feed back, just ask a child. that is about as honest as you can get.

Having Confidence

JackaBee Books is a collection of my works and every day thoughts.


While suffering with my allergies for a week, I stumbled across an idea that I pondered for two months, and just like that, it hit me while I was in the bed with the sniffles, and the sneezes. I popped up, and reached for my pen and paper, and there; a masterpiece was born. At least, a masterpiece for me. In all of twenty-two minutes, I wrote the cutest little children's story that teaches a lesson of morals and values.I am thrilled to be so creative, and on that note, I am going to send it to a publisher. I can wait 3-6 months for an answer, and if not, I am so confident, I will publish it myself. That is how good it is. I have decided to send one story to a publisher and one poem to a magazine. I have written my query letters and I am not even nervous, in fact I am full of confidence. Well, enough of my basking, I have to get to the post office.

Time To think

I have been sick all week with allergies. I admit, I failed to take my Claritin like I've been told and that is the price to pay for a hard head. I feel much better, at least, while I am sitting. I 'm hoping that I will feel better by tomorrow. As I was lying around this week, I had time on my hands to finish a story; A story that I pondered for two months. That is really short for me. Normally I ponder for two years or more. The thing about it is that, I wrote the story in twenty-two minutes.Now, that's a first. I am so proud of myself because it is a story of values and a lesson learned for a child. I can't wait to get it out there and I tell you what inspired me. I was going through my scbwi (Society of Children's Book Writer's & Illustrators) packet and I came across a magazine that was looking for stories for lessons learned and I said to myself I think that I can do that, and I did. Now I am proud and I need to post it on the site to get feed back.

Under the Weather

Hello, I have been under the weather all week. I am starting to feel better so I will be back next week.

Ending The Week With A Smile

I am feeling very confident because of two reasons. one, the correction process with my book is almost over and I can receive faxes. Two, I can be proud when I do my summer reading and promoting my book. Also, although I have donated two books to my church's educational program, my pastor wants to buy a few copies for the littles ones graduation. I'm so thrilled.

Last Acknowledgement for Poetry Month

Cocktails On my Deck

Cocktails for one please yes just for me.
I’m a lady you see and that’s how it’ll be.
Hot, chic and sassy that’s right I’m classy.
Rose petals between my toes moonlight
Shines, this is my time. No need for candles
No need for music, quiet though but not lonely.
Basking in my nowness, sipping on the finest of wines
My memory takes me to another past time.
Very calm very relaxing.
Heck, wouldn’t give this up for nothing in this world.
As I exhale in this night air and have cocktails on my deck.

Copyright 2009
Jacqueline Butts

Contemplating

Contemplating.That suites me today especially when I was trying to learn how to spell it. It took me 10 minutes to look it up. It is true we spell like we pronounce the words we speak. I was pronouncing it comtenplating I guess that is why I couldn't find it at first. I always ponder my thoughts before I even put any words on paper and once they are on paper, I have several rough drafts. Once I think it's worthy, I then go to the computer where I lose my mind and write everyhting but what is on the paper. At least that is what I recently did to a story that I had beeen CONTEMPLATING for 2 years now. All I had was a title and a few lines, so when I sat at the computer, those few lines (about 200 hundred words) turned into 10,000 words in 2 days. I was writing for 2 days, all day.(wow, that's alot of 2's I think I'll play that number) Sleep deprived I was. I think it's worthy, especially the title. I got to give it to myself, I can think of some pretty good titles. I must say that the story line is good too. That is why I am CONTEMPLATING on sending it to a tradtional publishing company. This will be my first time doing that so I am nervous and if I keep getting rejected, I will publish it myself because that is how much I believe in myself. I self published my first book and boy oh boy did I learn a whole lot the hard way. All I can say to self publishing is that it made me learn how to do for myself such as learning how to get an editor and NO, you won't be recognized in many writing communities and find your own book reviews. It's a lot of work, it is what it is Self Publishing. I'm glad I know what to do now( I learned a valuable lesson). Ok, getting back. I think while I am CONTEMPLATING this one story, I might contemplate on sending two more stories off as well, and while they are circulating, I can focus on another story that I have been CONTEMPLATING for 15 YEARS. yep, my little mind can actually hold on to a story for 15 years. I 'll talk about that another time. Well, enough of this contemplating. I think I am going to go ahead and start on some query letters.