Who would have thought I'd be so excited about a single, physical copy of my story ... looking like a real live book? It's a good thickness (as you can see from the previous post, where I have it between other, "officially" published books by authors I enjoy), and it's got my name on the cover. What could be better?(I guess what could be better is if I found this same book at Barnes and Noble or on the NY bestseller list. ... maybe later.)
Even though I've read the darn thing about 50 times by now (because of the extensive editing I put it through in just a short time), opening the cover and sneaking out a few paragraphs is more enjoyable than I thought it would be.
Even though the above-mentioned project has come to an end, I still have two other stories (at least) in various stages of done-ness. One is a sequel (or second in a series) to The Silent Treatment, using the same main characters, but moving them to Germany (because who wouldn't want to go to Germany??), and kidnapping one of them. What is a mystery series without a good kidnap? This story is in its rough draft stage, and I haven't looked at it since February.
The second project is a rewrite of something I've been messing around with for the better part of a decade. Though I've "written" the story TWICE now, it's again in its outline stage. Each time it gets better ... I have high hopes for the third try. It follows five people who wake up in a locked museum. If I told you any more, I'd have to kill you. All I can say is that from the time the characters wake up to the time the mystery is finally resolved, I'm hoping to leave my dear readers with a "wow, that was ... wild" feeling. In a good way.
Every time I re-work the story (which I've titled Awake, since first the characters physically wake up, but then they become conscious of what they've actually experienced), I realize it goes a lot further than I thought. Either this novel is what's going to make me famous, or it's complete crap that won't ever see the light of day. I guess we'll find out!
3 comments:
Remember William Faulkner once in desperation wrote a novel just for fun, "for himself". When he was done, he put it in a manila envelope and stored it in a drawer. Once read by a friend, he was persuaded to try publishing again. He did, and the book was very obscure, but entitled: "The Sound and the Fury". It may not even be in print anymore. Who knows? ;)
It's the best novel you have ever written - and I'm not just saying that because you are the best daughter! I can't wait to buy it at Barnes & Nobel and get an autographed copy or two. Mom
dad, i think you're right about writing for yourself. stuff turns out much, much better if you're not worried about what someone else is going to think about it.
and mom - i agree it's the best thing i've ever written ... so far ;) and i hope you'll be one of those people at barnes & noble who turns my book out so the cover faces everyone!
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