…to the Amazon.com novel contest. They say they take science fiction and fantasy, but I am not holding my breath about an SFF book winning. However, I’d like to at least make the first cut. They cut 5000 manuscripts down to 1000 by the end of February, based on the 300 word blurb. This will give me some feedback on my blurb-writing!
Invited to guest blog!
So about a week ago I did a guest blog on Inkpunks.com on mechanical vs. inspirational writing. Yesterday I was asked to do a guest blog on “Breaking into pro short fiction markets.” I’m not sure when I will be doing it — June, I believe, but I’ll keep you updated!
Okay, Make that two weeks…
But the work is going well!
Taking a week off
To edit a novel for Edge. This is very cool work. I have a great author to work with, who listens openmindedly (is that an adverb?! My spell-checker doesn’t like it) to my suggestions, though he has areas he wants to maintain. So far, I can see how he as done both — used my suggestions and kept the scenes he most wants — to great effect. I am really enjoying both his book, and the process!
Another short story in the mail!
That brings me up to six, currently. Love how the novel is coming. And–I think I mentioned that I am now fiction editor for Edge Press–I have my author, Ryan Oakley’s, rewrites as of today, and so will be putting most things aside for a bit to get him some feedback.
Okay, tomorrow I babysit my grandson, so I won’t put that aside. Boy, days sure are full!