Jan 16, 2015

A huge note of THANKS to let you know that together, we reached our goal to get Monday at Jelly Roll Dog Park printed!  I cannot begin to properly express my gratitude to you, my friends, family members and fellow authors who donated and cheered me on during this initial journey.

Now the production work begins!  Here's an update and a little bit of homework for some of you...

UPDATE: The illustrations are complete and in my hands.  They will be shipped to the publisher next week  to begin the editing and layout process. 

The artwork is INCREDIBLE!  For those of you who donated at the BEST IN SHOW level ($300), you will be able to select one of the original pieces of artwork.  Those selections will be made available in the order in which you donated.  I will be reaching out to each of those 9 donors individually to allow them to make their selections.

HOMEWORK for BEST OF BREED level ($150).  If you have not sent me a photo of your pet, please do so ASAP for inclusion in the pet dedication page.  In addition, I will need the name of your pet as you would like to have it printed in the book.  Cats, birds, alligators, ferrets, etc. are all welcome!  Some of you have asked to include two pets in one photo, which is fine.  Please keep in mind that the images will be small (approximately 2x2) so a close up photo is most desirable.  Our editors will crop them appropriately.  PLEASE SEND ME THE PHOTO AND NAMES AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.  You can email me at justjenerous@yahoo.com

The book is going to be beautiful.  Color, hardback, 10x12 format.  There is a significant amount of marketing work to be done prior to the launch to ensure a successful release.  I am hopeful that the release will occur in August, or September at the latest.  The fundraising efforts took a little longer than planned and we are going to be working hard to make sure that no shortcuts are taken in the production and marketing phases.  The good news is that the book will be available right when school starts (prime bullying season) and before the holidays!

Again, thank you all for making this project a reality.  I can't wait to welcome you into Jelly Roll Park.

High Five, Jen