Summer is finally here!!!!!

So here is an interesting blog twist, I'm currently working on my Master's in Reading and in a course I'm taking (Adolescent Literature), one of the assignments is to create a literary blog. When I read this, I was like, "Well I've got that completed!" I guess I can check that one off my assignment list. However, according to my assignment, I am required to read and talk about 8 different books on a prescribed list. I looked over this list and was pleased to see that I have read and own a couple of the books. I wish I could say that I am familiar with all of them but I suppose adding them to my collection at this time isn't terrible. Better late than never!!

In other news: remember back a few months ago when I was terrified of a certain query letter? Well I've been cyberstalking reading a blog by Janet Reid, a well-known literary agent. She has 2 literary blogs but the one I'm stuck on is aptly called "QueryShark". This is a blog that authors submit their query letters for Ms. Reid to critique and analyze. Sometimes she'll post their letter with her opinions and editing on the blog for the world to see. This is so that others reading will attempt to avoid those same cliche mistakes. I briefly thought about submitting my recently revised query letter for her opinion but seeing all that color on my screen makes me think I'd better polish my query as much as I can beforehand. I'd love to have her suggestions and may submit in the future when I feel more confident in my work.

BTW- I've recently finished not one but two fabulous finds! Sadly, I'll have to post about them later, possibly tomorrow if time allows. I've already had my warm milk for the night and my eyes won't stay open much longer!

Happy Reading!!
-CM (currently rereading "Catching Fire" by S. Collins)