I posted what I thought would be the beginning of the story
HERE (an opening I wrote on the spur of the moment for a fun assignment) and
sure enough, it is! Well, there were some minor changes, but for the most part,
that’s the beginning of my book. Fun, fun, fun!!!
Just because I’m writing, doesn’t mean I’m not editing. Book
6 (BLIND TEMPTATION), is nowhere near finished, but I find I can only edit for
so long and then I’m really zoned out. That’s why I started the new project.
Apparently the writing side of my brain doesn’t have that zoning-out kind of
problem! Whew!
I find it interesting that I’m starting another book now (so
close to April). I began writing the last four books in April. Heck, the first
book I ever wrote was 5 years ago in April! I’m beginning to think it has
something to do with spring! J
Now my only choice each day is whether to write first and
then edit or edit first and then write. Yesterday I wrote first. Didn’t get
much editing in, but then I don’t do all that much writing/editing on the
weekend as it is (especially when I remember I want to write a post for my
blog--oops!). But I’m thinking I better edit first. I really want BLIND
finished so I can give it to another reader.
And then there are these two other
projects that will take precedence over everything--you know, those that
Lyrical/Kensington will be publishing (hee hee). Still haven’t heard from my
editor, but then the contracts were just delivered on Friday (USPS isn’t
exactly speedy, even with priority mail!). I expect it won’t be long before I’m
knee deep into those edits.
Busy, busy, huh? But I’m loving it!
I’m going to my first Dayton Dragons baseball game of the
season this week! Yay! Yes, it really IS spring! I just hope I don’t freeze out
there. Even though the temp’s supposed to be in the sixties, that’s still not
exactly toasty warm, you know? I’ll just make sure to take a blanket (or
three).
So…What event tells YOU it’s spring?
Stacy
8 comments:
Good for you for getting a new project underway! I hope it goes well!
Water rising in the basement drains--that's how we know it's spring around here.
An exciting Monday post. What great choices to pick from, write first or edit first? Edit first or write first?
Love it.
We had snow over the weekend but it was a weird day. Friday night we heard the first peeper. All alone.
Saturday, we woke to spring, then it rained, then it was mud and it ended with a full blown snow storm.
Hello spring.
That's all from me. Headed to the doctors soon for a crack. You have a groovy day and again, I love reading all about your writing adventures.
So flippin' cool.
Jeff - No rising basement drains, just the sump pump. Rain keeps it busy and also manages to find it's way inside, too.
Ivy - Glad I can enterain you! :)Yeah, we had snow this weekend, too. Ugh! I think it's gone for good now, though. At least I HOPE so!!
Spring is heralded by two things: the garden and my insatiable desire to open up the house and deep clean all the closets, window coverings, and rugs.
Maria - Can't say I have a desire to clean (haha), but I am eagerly awaiting when I can open the windows and get some fresh air without freezing my you-know-what off! :)
Wow, spring is a great writing time for you! Actually, me too. The sun must energize us. LOL
Who's your Kensington editor?
I've taken a new approach to the draft I'm working on. I edit a chapter, pump up my draft, write then start all over again:)
Jennifer - I'd agree about the sun part, except I'm still waiting to see it on a regular basis! Haha! :)
Sandra - My editor is Paige Christian, and she's great!!
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