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Category Archives: Look at That- Second Edition
The bumpy journey from “yeah, but” to “yes, and”
It’s amazing how the mind works or doesn’t. I worked fast and furious the whole spring of 2024 to finish editing and publishing the 2nd Edition of Look at That!,** which is available now on Amazon as an eBook, a … Continue reading
Publication Week is Here!
Yesterday I received the proof copy of the hardcover version of Look at That!- Second Edition, and if I do say so myself…it is GORGEOUS! Here are the details: On Wednesday June 5th, the eBook will be available. If you … Continue reading
The paperback proof copy of my new book just arrived!
Yes! Things are moving along very fast now, and we have an official release date of June 16th, 2024! In the meantime, you can pre-order your eBook copy right now by going here. Even if you are not normally an … Continue reading
“Look at That! Second Edition” is almost ready!
What a roller-coaster ride it has been! This delightful book is the high point of my entire long life, and I am so proud of it. Here’s what you can expect: Stats: This Second Edition is twice the length of … Continue reading
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“Look at That!” Second Edition will arrive Spring 2024
On August 27th, 2023, I wrote an enthusiastic post about the work I am doing on a revision of Look at That! So clear-headed. So excited. So methodical. Then Life happened. I can smile as I write that now. Long … Continue reading