First page proofs of Dr. Olaf

Last week, I mailed back the first page proofs of Dr. Olaf. Seeing the book laid out really made it feel real, and I can't wait to see the bound review copies later this month. And yes, every time I read through the pages, I have changes--even though the manuscript has gone through several great edits and a thorough copy edit. I don't think the tweaking impulse will ever stop, even after the book is printed and bound and sitting on bookstore shelves (September 9!). That's the news of the moment, just a brief update to share where the book is at the moment.