Rough draft of my new story is complete. I’ll polish it up for the end of the month, when I submit it for the summer workshop with Walter Jon Williams.
The edit is done – back to writing!
I sent the novel I am editing in to the publisher today, and am now back to my own writing. Managed to submit 3 stories to markets yesterday, and finish revising a story I started a while back that never had a satisfying ending. This one is now with my writers’ group. Tomorrow – after 4 errands – I hope to get back to the short story that is trying to claw its way out of my brain.
Did I Mention, I Have a New Story Idea?
Started it last week – I think it has promise. So much to do! But right now, I have Ryan’s novel back for one final look before I send it in to the publisher, so that is a priority. Back to writing in a couple of days!
I was interviewed on Adam Shaftoe’s Page of Reviews!
He made a podcast of our interview, which came up as a result of his review of my story, “Orange,” published in AE Science Fiction Review. You can hear the interview, here.
It Was Fabulous!
Although my word count at the Rainforest Writers’ Retreat wasn’t high (about 6000), I also re-read and edited 50,000 words and am into the second half of the novel. However, the retreat had many great sessions (2 per day) on managing time flow in fiction, character, setting, breaking into print and contracts, as well as breakfasts, lunches and social events.
The weather was perfect: rainy and cool, so sitting in front of the fireplace writing was the only place I wanted to be. And the people there had an electric energy that was infectious! So good to be kibitzing with so many highly respected authors! Attendees included Nancy Kress, Jack Skillingstead, Jay Lake, James Van Pelt and Louise Marley. Thanks, Patrick (Swensen, Fairwood Press) for organizing!