On August 3rd, 2020, I joyfully signed a publishing contract with Clear Fork Publishing for my picture book manuscript, “Sasquatch Loves Bacon Day!”.

‘Sasquatch cooks up tasty dishes on National Bacon Day at his little friend’s cabin. The frying pan gets HOT while the bacon snaps and sizzles. But when the bacon burns, causing Sasquatch to panic, will it ruin their special day or will they still find a way to make the flavors sing? ‘

Sasquatch leaves the safety of his mountain cave to teach his little friend how acts of service can be expressions of love. And of course, it encourages the celebration of National Bacon Day on December 30th. (Bring on the tasty bacon recipes!)

My four children and I are bacon lovers living in the Pacific Northwest where we’re always on the lookout for Sasquatch on our hiking adventures. So why not combine bacon and Sasquatch into a sweet story about friendship?

Last spring I took a five-week picture book course through Children’s Book Academy. Wow, what a jam-packed course of valuable information about the children’s book industry! At the end of the course, each student had the exciting opportunity to pitch their picture book to twelve agents and publishing house editors. If chosen, a ‘Golden Ticket’ would be given to bypass the slush pile and submit directly to the agent or editor.

I was one of the fortunate ones to receive a Golden Ticket! I nervously sent in my manuscript and expected to wait four to six months before receiving a response, as that’s the usual waiting time, sometimes longer.

I was surprised, delighted and JOY-FILLED when in just a few days I received an email from the editor at Clear Fork Publishing offering me a contract. Thank you Callie Metler-Smith and Mira Reisberg for this beautiful opportunity. My heart is bursting with gratitude.

Sasquatch Loves Bacon Day is scheduled to hit shelves in 2023. I’ll keep you posted – I’m excited to share the bacon-love with you all!