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Time Line
07-29-07 Wrote the end to the sequel.
08-06-07 Queried publisher about submitting sequel.
08-14-07 Reply from publisher saying to Send manuscript.
08-18-07 Continuing to edit and revise a little before sending.
08-19-07 First Revision complete!
08-22-07 Started second Revision...
08-30-07 Finished Second Revision. Changed formatting, checked last minute research
09-04-07 Submitted Sequel to PublishAmerica, LLLC
09-05-07 Received an email from publisher saying they received my manuscript, and I should hear something within a week.
09-10-07 Sequel is accepted by publisher. The title needs to be changed.
09-12-07 Changed title, looked over contract, and sent in comments about it.
09-13-07 Title was rejected due to another book they have out with that title. Submitted four other titles, and agreed to contract terms.
09-14-07 Publisher sent back two titles for me to choose from (I had submitted four yesterday) I chose one new one, and sent them one choice from that list of two. So, now they have two to choose from. Still waiting...
09-17-07 We have a title-- ENCHANTMENT'S EMBRACE (on my 3rd wedding anniversary!)
09-29-07 Recieved Contract in the mail, and signed it. Will send it back on Monday.
10-11-07 Received Author Questionaire from pre-production department. I have fourteen days to get my manuscript and questionaire back to them.
10-22-07 Sent complete author's questionaire to publisher today.
11-01-07 Enchantment's Embrace has moved into the next stage of production. I should receive my page proofs soon.
11-08-07 Today my page proofs arrived. Deadline for me to return them is November 22. Cover Design is next! My heart is pounding!
11-21-07 I just sent the page proofs off to the publisher, and I have contacted the guy who did the cover design for Visions of Enchantment. He will probably be doing Enchantment's Embrace, also!
11-28-07 Today the last set of page proofs came. I have to check the edits that were made, then send them back with a 48 hour deadline. Cover design and print comes next!
12-14-07 Received first peek of my Cover Design! Can't wait to show you... Anthony, the designer who designed Visions of Enchantment, is the designer for Enchantment's Embrace!
12-14-07 Enchantment's Embrace has an ISBN!! 1-60441-798-6
12-17-07 Final cover arrived today. Awesome!
12-17-07 Enchantment's Embrace went to the PRINT department today.
12-18-07 RELEASE DATE-- February 18, 2008
12-28-07 Press Releases sent to Newspapers
12-28-07 Publisher sent Pre-Order Announcements to friends and family.
01-04-08 Requested Five Reviews, and sent to two reviewers.
01-09-08 I received my Author Copies today. They are beautiful!
01-16-08 First review received-- Five Stars-- 
02-18-08
