Because so many people have been asking "what is it like to have your novel coming out?" I thought I would keep a daily blog for at least the next thirty-two days...maybe longer, we'll see.

Don't expect much in literary merit in these quick, and very frank updates. But do expect to get a realistic picture of what is it is like to be a debut novelist.

So today, Saturday.

I ran early morning, as sun was rising. I saw deers. I came home and then updated my web site www.naseemrakha.com for the next FOUR hours. (I am still in the learning curve.) I tried to find a way to get a pdf of a great interview that appeared in the Library publication McNaughton Adult Fiction. I received a copy of the publication yesterday and was pleased to see that The Crying Tree is listed as one of just TWO novels that are "Not to be missed." The other is SO HAPPY TOGETHER by Maryann McFadden.

After this I cleaned up the yard from the terrific storm we had on Thursday. And now, finally, I will close the computer, take a shower and make food for a party this evening.