Sweet Saturday Samples: Jumping Right Into My Middle Grade WIP: Sensational Friends Forever

Welcome back to the last Sweet Saturday Sample of January. I can't believe this month is almost over!

This week, I'm sharing another snippet from the Middle Grade book I'm working on right now tentatively called, Sensational Friends Forever. I'll be switching samples from this one with two other YA projects I have on the go over the next few months. One is called, Just Shut Up and Drive, which is about an 18-year old guy traveling across Canada with his Granddad--each teaching the other something about life. The other is going to be a sequel to Undertow, which is still in the outline stages at this point. So...YEAH!!

Ready for this week's sample? Let's get straight to it!

Parent's Eyes: A Birthday Letter to My 'Sensational' Girl

Dear Jaimie:

I can't believe that you are nine-years old today. It seems like yesterday I was getting excited about welcoming you into the world! I love when your birthday comes around. I think I get just as excited as you do because I get to think about all the amazing things you've done up until this day.

I know you didn't have the easiest start to your life. But I knew even when you were in my tummy that you were determined to make it in the world. You see, Mama's body wasn't always the healthiest when you were in there. I had to go in the hospital many times to feel better. But, whenever I worried about you, gave me some sign that you were okay...just like you always have. Even years ago when you couldn't speak, or were afraid to, you tried letting me know in your own way what you needed to feel safe. You've always been so strong and determined that way.

The Sensational World According to Jaimie: Do's and Don't's Of Dealing With Anxiety (A Child's Perspective)

Welcome to Jaimie's post day! I know it's been a few weeks but Jaimie hasn't had anything she'd like to chat about. And, like I always tell her, this is something she's doing for FUN. It should never feel like a chore or yucky. This morning, though, we came up with an idea based on something Jaimie has been struggling with this week.

When Jaimie went back to school after the Christmas Break, she found out that her class had won tickets to an Oilers game (For you non-Canadians out there, the Edmonton Oilers are a hockey team!) Jaimie's school has a strong connection with the Oilers' team, who help to support the school's reading program. Pretty cool, right? So, winning these tickets is a very big deal. And since it's a reward for reading--something Jaimie loves and probably helped push her class's recorded reading hours up over the top on her own with all the hours of reading she's put in!--it means alot to the kids, especially to Jaimie. I didn't have a problem with her going to a game, if she chose to do it. It was some of the details that worried me.