Updates

Finished reading/making notes on the last of the stories that were submitted by the deadline for the next Laksa Media anthology. Yay! Again, some amazing stories submitted. It is such a pleasure to read them.

Finally got to get my teeth into the critiques I got from Aisha, Walter and Heather. I have been through Aisha’s and Walter’s, and have made a start on Heather’s. Love the suggestions–all are making the book stronger.

Today, I taught a one-day course on “Backstory Secrets” at the Alexandra Centre. Wonderful group of students–great day!

So, my beta reader gave me an amazing suggestion to add an epilogue to the novel. There was an important thread that wasn’t tied up, so we chatted and she gave me a wonderful idea. I wrote the epilogue, and it gives me chills. Not only that, but the baptismal symbolism resonates with the book’s opening. Thanks, Heather!!

The Nebulas weekend was a success on all fronts. The SFWA Board and Business meetings (the reason I go) were excellent, with a LOT of work accomplished. Programming was really good–I attended several panels and took lots of notes. AND, business-wise for me, I was able to connect with two agents, both of whom requested full manuscripts. Yay!

And on a fun note, John Hodgman was seated at my table for the banquet! I got a selfie and an autograph for Holly, and he was very down-to-earth; also, his comic monologue as Toastmaster was hilarious!