Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP

This image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP seems reminiscent of a Yuletide celebration with the vivid reds, yellows, and greens. This water loving species has large, branching seed pods that turn red as the plant dies back in the fall. This image was captured in late September, 2009. I hope to use this species in my next book, Elusive Splendor.

Concerning the hunt for a mass-market publisher, over the past 7 days, I have submitted two book proposals to two universities, both on the east coast: one located in New Haven, CT, has an interest in photography, and the other, located in Princeton, NJ, has an interest in natural history (botany). The third book proposal submission went to a large, commercial publisher located in San Francisco, CA, that has an interest in natural history and photography. It typically takes about six weeks for the commercial houses to indicate an interest, if any, and about three months for the universities to indicate an interest, if any.