That Magical Day… What a feeling!

Well, today I finally got to experience what so many first time authors published by a major house feel.  Holding the final version of your book in your hand--the one that hopefully millions of people around the nation (and abroad) will enjoy.  Along with the trade paperback edition of DARKROOM came a lovely note from my editor Jessica Wong, at Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster.  She's always so thoughtful around milestones and makes these occasions special, knowing that for a debut author of sorts, this is an exciting day.

The finish of the book's cover is matte, not glossy.  I find that intriguing, as well as a fine artistic choice.  Seeing the binding, the interior, and the entire package in general, it's clear that quality is of the utmost important to Howard Books and Simon & Schuster.  I already knew this from working with the ourstanding editorial staff at Howard Books, and now with the marketing & publicity departments as well.

I'm incredibly excited about the launch of DARKROOM on May 1st, and as always, I give God all the glory and credit for giving me the ability to write, and for the honor and opportunity to be published by Howard Books/Simon & Schuster.