Dear Readers: You are invited to subscribe to a unique newsletter entitled” “The Crazy Quilt Chronicles.” This newsletter will provide readers an opportunity to walk with the author as she takes her manuscript from written completion to the final published product. Along the way, she will discuss the steps to project completion in clear and concise terms. At the end of the process, readers will have a better appreciation of just what it takes to place the finished book into their hands. The author will address the writing process, as well as, the part perseverance and divine order play in the process. To all new arrivals, “Welcome Aboard!”

The Crazy Quilt Chronicles—Issue #3 (August/September 2002)

Welcome to the third issue of the “Crazy Quilt Chronicles.” This newsletter celebrates the upcoming release of the author’s memoir entitled, Pieces from Life’s Crazy Quilt by The University of Nebraska Press in the spring/summer of 2003.

Progress Up to This Point:

Work on final manuscript completed and submitted to Chief Editor.
Galleys received and reviewed by author.
PrePub words of praise gathered from an eclectic mix of writers and readers.
Galleys approved by Nebraska Press.
Author to receive proofs for final edit in early November 2002.

Upcoming Events:

4th Annual Midwest Poets & Writers Conference
August 23-24, 2002
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan
Highlights:
All-star Poetry Jam, Roundtable Discussions, Agent Interviews, Seminars, * Book Fair, Author Photography, and The Linkage Project Gallery.
For additional information, visit www.detroitwritersguild.org.
*Please note: Author will conduct seminar entitled, “Creative Nonfiction-The Making of the Memoir.” Would love to see you in attendance!

Author has been hard at work writing segments for the yet to be titled ebook manual on the craft of writing to be issued by African American-Authors Helping Authors, (AA-AHA) September 2002. This ebook will consist of essays designed to carry the budding writer through the various stages of the writing craft from the preparation to write, actual writing process, editing, and publishing. This information comes from seasoned, published authors willing to help the novice avoid the pitfalls that are so prevalent in the writing game. This is a “don’t miss” opportunity to learn from the voices of experience.
You will be notified when launch date and procedure for dispersal is firm.

Tip: University of Nebraska Press has ended Publication of the self-published version of my memoir to make way for publicity blitz on revised version. I have been asked by a number of readers how they could get a copy of the self-published version. My spies tell me that Barnes & Nobles (on line) has a few copies left. Also Booksamillion (on line) is selling copies through their “Hard to Find Department, “ for $35.00. Suggest interested parties wait for the cloth bound version to be issued by Nebraska Press in spring/summer 2003. If you would like to be added to the growing list of readers requesting early notification of launch date, please email me at mvarnett@hotmail.com.

In Closing:
Until the next time we meet, remember the word for today is FAITH

Marvin V. Arnett
Author of, “Pieces from Life’s Crazy Quilt.”