Here in Dogtown, life continues to move along pretty happily.
Elvis Aaron Schwarz called me this evening. He knew I felt lonely.
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| Hi! Remember me? I'm Elvis Aaron Schwarz. When Janie feels lonely, I come to her rescue.
Elvis Aaron Schwarz invited me to visit him next week. I don't know what he has in mind for our time together, but I'll keep you informed.
Or not.
Earlier in the week, I promised I would let you know what I've been up to here in Dogtown that's kept me too busy to post regularly.
And it's good news: I've had a part in the editing process for three books. Editing is the perfect job for the Queen of Grammar. The only thing that makes me happier than correcting punctuation is seeing Elvis Aaron Schwarz.
The first book I edited has been published and is available for you to purchase. It's the third in Melynda's series of "Nonsense" books. Each book consists of some of the best posts from Melynda's blog at Crazy World.
The newest book is called True Nonsense, and the very first story in the book is my all-time favorite of Melynda's posts. It's a story within a story when little Mr. P lets loose with "Three Little Piggy Hoe-ers" and it's hilarious. Of course, young Mr. P had no idea that "hoe-ers" and another word that sounds very similar might get some people confused and others amused.
"Once upon a time," he began in a sweet little five-year-old's voice, "There were three little piggy hoe-ers." At this point, I spewed soda out my nose, Phil about burned his hand off and both of the other kids stared transfixed at their youngest sibling. Trying to catch their attention to warn them to let it slide was just about impossible. The story continued and progressively made me pray none of the neighbors were in their back yards listening.
True Nonsense is available at amazon in a kindle edition or in paperback. If you choose paperback, you get Melynda's crazy sense of humor and my punctuation for the low, low price of $8.88. You also get a great cover photo of Melynda trying to run down Elisa with a lawn mower. The kindle edition of the book costs even less than the paperback, but I'm not a kindle girl. I like books I can hold in my hands.
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When the other books I've helped to edit are published, I'll let you know about them, too. I hope more editing comes my way. Of course, I'm sure Nicki Elson will want my help with Four Elvises.
I, however, require only one Elvis for my viewing pleasure.
Infinities of love,
Janie Junebug
I like the excerpt you posted from True Nonsense. I like the cover too. Melynda has a great sense of humor and good soul shines through her writing.
ReplyDeleteAs a fine editor, I'm hoping to be on your roll-call.
Have fun when you visit Elvis and I hope you'll write a book about your adventures with him.
"Day Laugh, Night Cries" will definitely be featured here. It's a great book, Peaches. I don't know if I'll be able to write about my adventures with Elvis. It might be X rated.
DeleteX rated? Oh dear! Oh Janie. What to do about Janie and Elvis?
DeleteDon't worry about Janie and Elvis, Peaches. I'll share all the G and PG information, but the rest will remain a secret. The important part is that we're finally going to spend more time together.
Delete"True Nonsense" is such a great book. I think Melynda's writing just keeps getting funnier and funnier :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless Wayman Publishing for springing Melynda on the world.
DeleteMelynda's books are next on my list. I'm considering a Kindle right now, but, like you, I love my "real" books.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll enjoy Melynda's books, Inger. Her stories are so funny and so sweet.
DeleteI just got my copy of True Nonsense yesterday. Can't wait to read it. I want full details on your visit with Elvis Aaron Schwartz...dish it, Janeiola!
ReplyDeleteI'll give you a hint about my visit with Elvis: hot tub. Take that, Stephanola.
DeleteWhat a letdown--I was sure you were doing something illegal!!
ReplyDeleteSweet little me? No way! But I'll try to think of something illegal to do over the weekend so you won't be disappointed.
DeleteGood for you! What better job for a grammar purist than to tell others where they can stick that comma? (But I'm sure you're very nice about it.) Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteI hope I'm nice about it. I don't pick on these writers the way I picked on the students I graded.
DeleteGood for you, and glad it's 'productive' work! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sir.
DeleteI knew you would love that story in particular! I still laugh years later about that! Kids! Thank you for featuring my book. I was not on the net yesterday. So this was a pleasant surprise a day late. :) Love ya and thank you. The punctuation in this book is particularly good hahaha
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think the punctuation is the best part of a good book.
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