Subscribe to this blog's feedA few weeks ago I finished my second book, which means that- if it's ever published- you'll get to read it sometime in the future. Pretty vague, huh?
Finished, of course, is a relative term. If the publisher picks it up, it will go through editing, which is a process that can take time, but is one that I really don't mind at all. The feedback is good, and in the end I really want to produce something that connects with the reader. As a writer, I think proof-readers and editors are essential.
As of now, the new book hasn't even gone to the publisher, who will yay or nay the idea. With My Pet Virus, I'd written a good portion of the text before submitting to a publisher, but with fiction (the next book is a vampire story) you have to write the whole thing first, unless you are Stephen King.
For him, a text message to his publisher is probably enough to get the green light: "Got this idea about a haunted boat..." "GREAT! Let's do it."
In closing, I have never worked so hard on something in my life. My Pet Virus was written over the course of four years, with lots of breaks which gave clarity to some of the stories within. This time, I wrote and edited for nines months, non-stop. And I'm really happy with how the story turned out.
Of course, all updates about the journey to publication will be chronicled here. Hopefully that story, like My Pet Virus, has a happy ending.
Positively Yours,
Shawn
Congrats. I hope it gets picked up.
I work for the county library in south carolina and while I was shelf reading (staring blankly at my section of books trying to organize them with my so far not developed mind powers) I came across your book My Pet Virus in the biography section. So as a good librarian i judged the book by its cover and took it home. I absolutely loved your sense of humor and the message in the book. Our theme this month is "Laugh until you cry" and after reading your book I made sure to put it in the display. Your book is receiving wonderful feedback and is circulating like crazy. Thanks so much for sharing your story.