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Become a fan and win a book! Starting today 8/23/09 and ending 8/30/09. All you need to do, is become a fan. At the end of the week, all names will be entered in a hat and my daughter will draw a winner. The winner will receive a free copy of, Bite of Washington. Check it out on Amazon.com.

Payment Received Today From Fun For Kidz

Payment came today for a short article. A small step, but still a good day in the my writing World.

Appleseeds Magazine Assignment

I received the go ahead for my article "The Body Farm" in their Dirty/Messy Jobs issue. I can't wait. Now I need to dig out my interview and do some revisions. Currently it is about 1500 words and needs to be 450. Who cares! It's another small success.

Learning Through History Magazine Closing Down

I just received the official email from Rebecca Thompson, chief editor at Learning Through History. They were in negotiations with another company who wanted to take over the magazine, but the negotiations failed. Their last issue will be "The Great Space Race". Very sad news. I have subbed many articles and made it through the final read on one. I never did get published before the closure.

Highlights Check Arrived

My mailbox brought me another small surprise. I received a check from Highlights for Children Magazine. In my list of goals, Highlights was due next year. So I skipped a step and moved on up. I'm very excited to see what the year will bring now.

I'm currently working on another submission for Highlights and revising with suggestions from the editor.

I enjoy writing non-fiction for children, but I have had even more fun doing these pieces which highlights kids who are making a difference in the world. It surprises me each time I do the research. The kids today are smart, innovative, and goal oriented!

Highlights Contract Arrived Today!

I almost fainted in front of the mailbox. I pulled a huge stack of work mail for my hubby and hidden inside was one small envelope for me. Inside was a contract from Highlights Magazine requesting to purchase my story about Sydney Martin for the Gallant Kids section.

Highlights!? SCREAM!!! Beware publishing World...I've reached another goal and this mean the book goal is next in line.

Bite of Washington May Sampler

May 17th celebrates Norwegian Constitution Day. The Pacific Northwest shows off it's Scandinavian heritage with a huge parade and day of celebration in Ballard, WA.

Rice Cream (Riskrem)
A Heavenly rice cream pudding with an almond hidden inside.
By Ingeborg Nordheim from Grytting, Norway (translated by Sverre Nordheim)

Ingredients:
3/4 cup white rice (not Minute Rice)
1 tsp salt
1 qt. milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups heavy cream, whipped and sweetened to taste
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
1 whole almond

Directions:
Bring milk to boil. Wash rice and add to hot milk, with sugar to taste. Simmer over med heat until well cooked (25 to 35 min). Remove from heat and stir in gelatin which has been dissolved in a little hot water. Add raisins, sugar and butter. Allow to cool well. Whip the cream and fold into rice pudding.