Where did the month of January go? Is it fair to say, “One twelfth of 2010 is gone?” I started the year with the intent of sending as many queries for my hawk book to as many agents/publishers as I could. Having never done this before, I am surprised how much time it takes to research where to send my manuscript. Each agency has different submission guidelines and so careful study of their web sites is required. How did any of us do anything before the internet? Bottom line is: I have sent 16 queries out and tomorrow is Feb. 1. Tuesday I get to rehearse the whole story again at another elementary school in the neighborhood. They have asked for the slide show of the hawks for their Junior Master Garden Club group. Fun!