I’m saving them all for my novel. But really, that is pithy enough, isn’t it? Bum in chair, fingers on keys. That’s the joy and the work and the centre of it.
Edge’s Classy Reading
I went to the Edge launch of its new imprint, X-Press, at the Venturian Art Gallery. What a first-class event! The venue, which was awesome (gorgeous art work) was packed and it was semi-formal, with nibblies and wine. I had the opportunity to read (I love to read) as well as Randy McCharles and Marie (last name?) who runs Edge’s podcasts. Marie also told some very funny stories. After the break, Rob Sawyer read, who is always awesome, and Christian Bok, a poet whom I hadn’t heard before, but whose performance was breathtaking.
Also, it was great to touch base with some people I rarely see, such as Quartet Publisher, Rose Scollard. Barb Galler-Smith (whose first novel, Druids, will be coming out from Edge in the fall) and Ann Marsden came down from Edmonton. And — here was my surprise for the evening — Brian and Anita’s son was there: he works with my husband. What a small world!
Revisions
Tips From My Writers’ Group
So on Tuesday, my writers’ group, SAW, gave me some tips on agents, and two members of my group offered to lend me books by an agent I would like to send my novel to — so I can get a sense if she would be interested in something similar to my work. Thanks, guys!
Susan
Thanks for the Helpful Critique!
My Kensington Writers Group critted my novel Monday and now my head is buzzing with ideas. Lots of positives, which is always gratifying, and the one area where most felt the book needed a lift is very workable. My critters gave me good suggestions and I have been mulling them over for a week — I just transcribed 23 messages I left for myself on my voice recorder outlining how I think I can accomplish what needs to be done. And, I have a long weekend to get started!