a prickly situation

Isn't it always the way it goes, one child getting all the attention?

In the midst of Petunia launching and getting reviews, I mustn't neglect Pearl, my next book. I received the unbound proof in the mail yesterday. My first real look at her on the nice paper stock we picked.

She looks great! Many thanks for which are due Dana Fritts, my designer at HarperCollins. Thanks Dana!