No news is good news

Since I haven't heard from my publisher then I would assume that no news is good news and they are progressing on the formatting of my book. I could be wrong but lets hope not as April 22nd is the date I'm hoping for a proof copy and that is fast approaching.

I only have a couple of gem tree workshops scheduled for this Summer in Billings, Montana, but I can always get another group together with just a few participants. My husband and I will be demonstrating at several shows this summer, but only in Billings will we have a complete workshop with participants taking home a tree and the book.

The book will be available from the publishers web site and I'll post that info when I get it as well as any other web site that will be selling my book.

I have received several e-mails from folks using my tutorial that have had great luck and lots of compliments on their finished trees. I want to thank them for their e-mails as it has been a driving force for me to get this book out and gives me an idea of how many people there really are out that interested in making a gem tree.

My husband is already planning that I'll be writing a follow up book and I just might. I do have an idea for a smaller book with loads of color photos vs. the B&W version that would only feature a couple of trees vs. eight. But for now, I'm in a holding pattern and not wanting to start something else until this one is finished. I'll still dream in my head and maybe one of these days start writing it all down on paper.

Thanks for hanging in there with me. Dana

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The Imposed Deadline

Just thought I would throw out a few tidbits to get everyone interested in the book. Currently, it has 8 tree designs along with creating a tree to eliminate stress. I've had my edit groups make all the trees using the instructions and it is being finalized by my editor. Later this week will be my final run through to make sure I have all my photos and illustrations in the correct order and complete any final edits as suggested by the edit group on the instructions. My deadline to the publisher is September 29th. We shall see if I can make it.

Here is a list of the tree styles that will be included in the book.

• Standard Gem Tree (includes a mini version)
• Alternating Leaf Tree
• 2 Leaf Tree
• Early Variant Tree
• Down Under Tree
• Pine Tree
• Bonsai Tree
• Jewelry Tree

I'm excited to see how all of it will turn out in book form. If you would like your e-mail to be added to the notification list for when the book is published, please leave me a comment with your e-mail (I won't post it) and will get you added. Thanks for keeping me going and asking me questions about the trees because if it wasn't for all the questions, I probably wouldn't have thought of writing the book. Cheers, Dana

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Making Gem Trees the BOOK

Just to let everyone know, I've started writing a book on how to make gemstone trees. I've been gathering all my current designs and creating a few more along with taking pictures and drawing diagrams. I would say I'm about half way in the writing process and would like to have finished and available this Summer. My husband and I will be self publishing the book and are looking at some publishers that support that option. I don't plan on taking any of my instructions off my blogs or web site at this time, but please be aware these are copyrighted and can not be shared for profit. If there are any gem and mineral clubs, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts or any other youth club interested in obtaining instructions for their hands on/craft sessions, I would be happy to send out the .pdf version.

If anyone has any suggestions that they would like to see in a book or in a blog on how to make these wonderful little trees, please let me know. I would also like to know of any issues you are having in following the current instructions and how I might make them better.

Thanks, Dana

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