[Snowflake]

I agree with everyone here, write, write, write.
To get an idea on how the wacky publishing world works, I found The Complete Idiots Guide to Getting Published a fun and useful read.

I can tell you one true thing, the publishing world works at a completely glacial pace. Also, University Press work much differently than the big commercial houses, more scholarly bent, yet, less formal than trying to break through the wall of a major house.

Finding an agent to represent you, is also key. I will dig up some links.

In the meantime, write, write, write..........