June, 2007 - Tate Publishing of Oklahoma City contracts with Jim Magwood to publish the novel, SANCTION.

October 1 - The editing and art work begin.

February 1, 2008 - Voicing the novel into audio format begins.

March 6 - "SANCTION is off to the printing department."

March 25 - SANCTION is posted on the Tate website and is available for direct orders. Official national relaesa date is set for June 24.

April 25 - The audio book is complete and on its way to the presses.

May 1 - The first books are out to friends and family around the country. Efforts to line up bookstores, libraries, websites and so on have begun.

June 24 - The BIG DAY. SANCTION is released to bookstores, libraries and web-stores everywhere.

Summer - The book is displayed on websites such as AuthorsDen.com and ChristianStorytellers.com. Two bookstore "signings." Sales at a local Artiste Faire.

November - SANCTION is submitted to the Mystery Writers of America for nomination for an Edgar Award.


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