Almost done with my novel edits. I was supposed to give it to my beta readers last Wednesday, but for various reasons (not to do with me!), my critique deadline was put off a week, so I asked for a week’s extension. They were happy to give it to me if it means the novel’s in better shape–which it definitely is. I’ll have it for them this Wednesday.

Literary SF 4/

Aomame, a top-class assassin, fulfills her contract and must hide, while Tengo, a writer hired to edit a novel which seems to portray real, unfolding events, is drawn into her world. I thoroughly enjoyed the complex twists of this thriller, though I did find it to be overly-long with a disappointing ending.

Finished a third of my novel edits (as well as some needed back-and-forthing for consistency). Going well!

Nonfiction 5+/5

Oncologist Mukherjee shares stories from his practice as well as captivating details from the colourful personalities instrumental in the development of cancer surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Not only was this book a fascinating read, full of stories about real historical personages and their amazing discoveries—and the politics that helped or hindered them—you also learn a lot about cancer and its treatment.

The editing job is going well. I’ve finished reading the novel, but I’m taking a moment before doing the write-up because I want to do an editing pass on my own novel before I submit it to my beta readers, and my editing contract deadline is not until May.