What I have been up to

 It’s been a long time since I have blogged. There have been ups and downs. Unfortunately, Readings didn’t work out and other bookstores have rejected Benny. However, I persist in getting the Benny word out there. To raise awareness of mental health. 

Book sales tapered later in the year. However, things have been happening.

At the end of the year I sent my manuscript of my 2nd book to my illustrator, Vikki. 

Earlier in the year I found out that Benny is in the Ashburton and Balwyn libraries in the city of boroondara. I am so stoked, I overcame a couple of barriers to have the libraries purchase my Benny book.

I have enjoyed writing my third book but I have realised I need to focus on the second.

Another win was my friend Simon who lives in Wangaratta gave Benny to the Milawa primary school. Apparently the kids were engaged and Benny won the best book of the week.

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