It’s been a bit since I’ve given an update on my writing, so why not a quick one now? As of this moment, I’m about 43,000 words into the GET CUPID revision–my YA heist fantasy novel. The second draft clocked in at 108,000 words long, more or less. So by that accounting, I’m far less […]
An Update on the GET CUPID Revision Read More »
Yesterday I finished the second draft of THE MEMORY THIEF, a middle grade contemporary fantasy. It’s off to my agents now to see what their thoughts on the book are at the moment. They saw the first draft and liked it, and this second draft incorporated the changes they suggested, as well as the input
Writing Update: The Memory Thief and Get Cupid Read More »
Good news, people! I heard back from le agents earlier this week as to a verdict on the first draft of THE MEMORY THIEF. Survey says? We are clear for lift-off. (Trying to think if I can incorporate any other mixed metaphors here. Falling short.) They had some great suggestions for improvements, of course–but overall thought
Writing Update: GET CUPID and THE MEMORY THIEF Read More »
I’m in the middle of revising GET CUPID at the moment. I’ve made some comments about it on my social media sites, if you’ve been following along. It’s a biggie. The second draft of the book was 109,000 words long. I’m shooting to have the third draft come in at 60,000 words. (Of course, I’m
Revision is a Jigsaw Puzzle With No Picture Read More »
I have a problem. I know it’s a problem, and yet I have a hard time with the problem anyway. (I suppose that’s pretty much the definition of a problem, but there you have it.) I overdo things. I’ll come up with a plan or an idea, and it’ll be a great idea. And then
Turning It Down from Eleven Read More »
