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April 24, 2015

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Happy Friday! Hey, Little K’s in a magazine! The book got a nice write-up in the May issue of Seattle Magazine, available on stands now. I loved that the fact checker asked if the islands and body of water shown in the first spread actually exist. The answer is no, and in fact, I forgot all about it until now, but I made it so that the islands form the Japanese character for “people” or “hito“. I don’t know, I thought that would be fun. I showed you the progression from sketch to final here. The other two books featured — Arrow to Alaska and Elliot the Otter — are also Spring titles from Sasquatch, so I’m in great company!

I’ve been burning the midnight oil behind the scenes on various book-related projects, and thanks to all the great productivity tips I got from you, I accomplished an enormous amount this week and I tell you, the timer trick is the way to go. I’m prone to procrastination and am an incorrigible over-planner so it can be a deadly combination.

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The winner of the pullover giveaway is Melinda, congrats!

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Thank you so so much
Love that furoku members
are growing slowly*

*I’ve never expected nor wanted a ginormous response, and for me, this gradual and steady pace feels just right. There are no guarantees, of course, but it’s starting to feel like I’m actually going to achieve my end-of-the-year goal!

 

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  1. Lucinda

    April 24, 2015 at 5:24 am

    That must be such a thrilling feeling! Congrats on the magazine review – I’m sure it was a favorable one:) Less than two weeks now . . . almost like a due date!

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    • sanae

      April 26, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      It’s totally like a due date, Lucinda!! I have NO idea what to expect, but it’s been a wild and fun ride so far 🙂

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  2. crab&bee

    April 24, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Whooo, congratulations!!

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    • sanae

      April 26, 2015 at 2:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Morgan!! Crazy stuff, right??

      Reply

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