I have joined a group challenge called 12×12 in 2012. The task is to write a full picture book manuscript before the end of each month of 2012. I am happy to announce that I finished my manuscript! Originally, I had an idea from PiBoIdMo, the challenge I did last November. However, tragedy struck our little home. Our pet rat, Penny, suddenly took ill and died within 3 days. She was such a warrior. She recovered from 2 big surgeries this past year, all while maintaining her Alpha Female status with her 2 sisters. Here is a picture of our sweet Penny with her sister, Q.
Out of this sadness came a moment of joy for me as I was able to eulogize Penny in a wonderful story. I am very excited about it and can’t wait to work on it some more in the near future. Here is one of the sketches :
Susanna Leonard Hill 29/01/2012
So sorry about your sweet Penny, but glad if her memory will live on in your stories. Love the sketch!
Loni 29/01/2012 — Post Author
Thank you Susanna 🙂
cheryl Velasquez 29/01/2012
Sorry about Penny, but I a glad she inspired you to write your January story. Thanks for sharing.
Loni 29/01/2012 — Post Author
Thank you Cheryl. Yes, I am glad that something good came out of the ordeal. And she did not suffer long which was also a blessing.
Beth Stilborn 29/01/2012
What a wonderful way to remember Penny — my condolences to you on losing her.
Loni 29/01/2012 — Post Author
Thank you Beth!
Melissa 29/01/2012
What a beautiful way to remember Penny 🙂
Loni 29/01/2012 — Post Author
Thanks Melissa. It was a good feeling when the MS was done. It’s great to have her live on.
Erik -This Kid Reviews Books 29/01/2012
I am sorry Penny died. This is a nice way to remember her! I like the illustration 🙂
Loni Edwards 30/01/2012
Thank you Erik!
Eric Van Raepenbusch 29/01/2012
The sketch of Penny’s home looks great — what a great way to remember her. Good luck in February!
Loni Edwards 30/01/2012
Thank you, Eric. The same to you! I hope Feb is just as creative as January was!
Sheri Cook 30/01/2012
So sorry for your loss but congrats on crating your January 12x12in2012 Challenge piece!
Loni Edwards 30/01/2012
Much thanks Sheri! Yes, it’s nice to have something good come out of such a sad time.
Cathy Mealey 30/01/2012
Farewell Penny, RIP
I am glad your story will live on in a book!
Loni Edwards 30/01/2012
Thanks Cathy!
Miranda Paul 30/01/2012
So sorry to hear about Penny. What a great way to honor your pet, though. Thanks for sharing!
Loni Edwards 30/01/2012
Thank you Miranda!
Hannah 30/01/2012
I’m glad you are finding joy after grief. Congratulations on finishing your January manuscript.
Loni Edwards 31/01/2012
Thank you Hannah! On to Feb! 😀
Southpaw 31/01/2012
I’m so sorry for your loss. I do love your sketch.
Loni Edwards 31/01/2012
Thank you so much!