Before and After publication

So, I twittered yesterday and asked for a blog topic. Louise stepped up and asked me to blog about what has changed since I’ve been published—and what hasn’t. So here goes:

 

What’s changed:

 

*Opportunities. It’s been a pleasant surprise to see how many doors open once you have a book deal. Libraries have emailed, asking to set up a visit, I’ve gotten some freelance work, and I was recently asked to speak for a group in SoCal. (August 2010, if you’re a SoCal’er!). I’m currently submitting papers fo