Here is the latest progress report on my upcoming book, Garden Envy.

The official release date has been moved from spring to July, 2027.

I received the first draft of the book cover for review on September 8, 2026. My book focus group reviewed it with me and we sent comments back to USC-Press. More discussions will follow.

I completed a complex Excel workbook with linked sheets to track my contact list and timetable of marketing events centered around the book release. I shared this with the USC-Press Marketing Team in August, and have a telephone discussion scheduled for mid-September.

Baby steps, but still progress!