Book Manuscript Goes to Copy Editor

The "Growing Up..." manuscript is heading for review by a copy editor!  I finished my editing and enlarging a few weeks ago, and am sitting back waiting to see what the copy editor suggests. 

The process has already proved worthwhile in a sample chapter edit she conducted.  In the first paragraph, I used two words, that should have been combined into one!  Spellcheck didn't catch it, but the editor did.

So thrilled that I am one step closer to publishing the book, and sharing my dad and G.I. Joe's story...

Edward Orkney, Bomber Pilot in New Guinea, 1943 or 1944

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Still Writing for Publication of Growing Up...

The Growing Up with G.I. Joe's story is expanding as I continue to edit.  I am adding more chapters and photos, looking to wind up this phase in April.  Then, everyone says you need an editor to go over everything, but I know that when I am finished, I will want to get the book out and skip that step!
I will keep you posted,
Janna Orkney
March 22, 2013
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Updating "Growing Up" Taking MUCH Longer Than Anticipated!

I have gathered more photos of the early days of G.I. Joe's and of my childhood and have added those to the book-to-be.
Now, I am completing a final editing and fact-check process.  When that is wrapped up, I will publish "Growing Up With G.I. Joe's" as an e-book for Amazon, and hopefully for the Apple iPad.
I guess I have been procrastinating a bit, because the fun part of writing for me is the initial creative writing, not the clean-it-up and make-it-more clear work, but I am persevering!
I look forward to being finished the end of February or first of March.
Thanks for your patience!
Janna Orkney, February 10, 2013