After many years (I won't say how many, because it's embarrassing) of writing and revising, my YA novel Porcelain Keys has been picked up by the generous folks at Cedar Fort Publishing. 

I thought it fitting that my first blog post here be about how I got published. But before I tell you that, I have to tell you how I wrote a book that could be considered publishable. 

I started writing Porcelain Keys (okay, I admit it) six years ago. I'd just put my baby and toddler down for a nap. It was a warm summer day...