Friday, July 18, 2008
Bored Out of My MindHonestly, I really don't have much to write about today. As I've said before, my agent and I have decided to take it slowly with this delicate and, hopefully, final edit of my first novel:
There are no words to describe what it makes you feel like when your agent or editor tells you that they feel something is finally right and that it works for the entire story. Because, I tell you...I had my doubts. With all the competition there is out there, it's not very easy to please these people. Yet, she told me I accomplished what I set out to do and that she couldn't be prouder of me.
Of course, I feel great about this. However, anyone who knows me will be quite cognizant of the fact that I'm not a person who operates slowly. In fact, I almost feel it's impossible at times. And though I know this is the right thing to do as far as my book is concerned, it is literally driving me crazy.
I don't care what sort of writer you are. But even if whatever you've written has come close to perfect, there will still be a little edit here or there...something the agent or editor sees that you can't since you've basically lost all objectivity when it comes to the story.
Does that upset me? No. I long for it. It's the waiting to hear back that drives me crazy, because writing means everything to me and I just want to get back to work. Sure...I still work on other novels, but an author can't establish themselves as an author until that first book is published, entertains, brings about emotion, gives them something they feel they can relate to, and so on and so forth.
That's why I'm so concerned with getting this done.
But I'm also one who knows that good things come to those who exercise patience. I'm also dealing with a veteran in the publishing industry. She knows about timing being right, and I fully trust her in that aspect.
So, in the meantime, I've been playing several games over the internet...particularly games that consist of finding hidden objects. As you'll see, I've added a few Mystery Case File sites to my favorite sites list.
I swear these games are addictive. And if you go on with the free trial like I've made possible for you to do by visiting this site, forgive me. For you will find yourself a junkie. LOL.
Anyhow, I'm going to watch a movie, do more editing, and (of course) play more of my online, detective games.
Until next time, many hugs and much love.
