The past 12 months have been an adventure for the Fannin family, one with a lot of ups and downs.

My husband lost his job. We bought a franchise and are scrambling to learn everything there is to know and get established in our market. I sold my debut picture book Universe Pie. The economy…well, you know how that’s going.

Sometimes, you just need to get stuck on a problem to get away from it all. Recently I was asked to write a feature for NW Georgia Living Magazine about Todd and I’s bouldering hobby, which has kept me sane more than once in recent times. Check it out here.

Now, this is a how to start the day right!

​While it didn’t make the showcase, I’m thrilled to learn that my picture book manuscript ONCE UPON A REWRITE received an honorable mention in this year’s PB Party contest.

Thank you to Mindy Alyse Weiss and her team of extraordinary judges for all the work they do every year to put on such an extraordinary event.

See more about the honorable mentions and PB Party in general here.