That’s what I’ve been working on. I had a lot of writing time today, because I had the house to myself until almost three this afternoon. Crazy quiet. 🙂
Finishing and publishing my novel Queen Witch is my primary goal this round of ROW80. I’ve incorporated one beta’s edits, and the comments another gave me on the first four chapters. I’ve also added detail in a bunch of places in the first four chapters. I’m loving the book on this read through, so that’s super exciting!
Earlier, after I was about out of editing energy, I got to thinking about back matter — you know, the stuff that appears at the end of a novel. I like to include an excerpt, but I haven’t written the next installment of the Foulweather Twins series yet. Feeling stunningly optimistic, I opened up my outline (which has been sitting for nearly six months at this point…sheesh), and decided to have a go at the first scene. It really helped that I’d been playing with book one all day. It flowed easily onto the page, and in about half an hour I had a 550 word scene that IS the beginning of book two, and will appear at the end of Queen Witch. Sweeeet!!
I’d said at the beginning of October that I hoped to publish Queen Witch before Halloween. At this point, that isn’t going to happen. I’m cool with that; I know the changes I’m making are improving the book. And I also know you’ve heard me say that about this book before. Honestly, it shouldn’t be that much longer. Sometime in November. Deadlines are tricky, and I may have learned another lesson that saying less is probably better when it comes to when I anticipate having a book out.
What a fun and productive day! I love it when writing flows so easily. And gorgeous cover!
It seems like all I need these days is the chance to set it loose. Thanks for the cover love. 🙂
I have never read anything through that I have written but I can imagine what reading it through and actually liking it must feel like! Thank you for your helpful comments and I will absolutely try the thinking before sleeping technique. The plot is my focus so feel free to send helpful plot vibes my way!
I can’t wait to see what you do this NaNo, Em. You’re going to do it once again!
I love the feeling when you’re not sure about a book you’ve been working on for awhile, then you read through it and think “Wow, I like this!” That’s kind of how I felt with Soul of a Vampire. We never really get the whole picture until we read it through like we would anyone else’s book.
Hopefully, you’ll get Queen Witch published soon, and it will be out there for everyone to enjoy. 🙂
I know, I can’t wait for it to FINALLY be out. 🙂
I know you wanted QW out by Halloween but if it’s not ready, it’s not ready. Kudos on getting the scene for book 2 done. I always love those teasers at the end. They strongly encourage me to buy the next installment. Keep up the great work 🙂
Thanks, Ryan. I can’t believe how well that first scene flowed. Good times!
It is always fun to watch a WIP come together, one evolution at a time. Which can be frustrating for deadlines, but you are making the right choice to wait for the work at its best (never perfect though) before sending it out. Have a fantastic week and best wishes 🙂
It’s true — never perfect. If we were striving for that, no one would ever read a word, because we’d never get it out there. At some point, you have to call it done. And if it still needs work, you get help (editors, critique groups, betas..however).
Wow, you’re going to have a book published at the end of NaNo? A great way to end the month!
What a great cover! love it…new follower, great blog, hi!
Great to meet you, Tammy! I’m in love with this cover, too. Tishia at Paragrahic Designs created the cover. Nice work, eh?