I feel like there are not enough hours in a day! I’ve got a full time job, 1 baby, 1 preschooler, a husband who for some reason keeps wanting me to give him attention, a book to edit, another book to write, an exericse routine I’m struggling to return to, a dirty 3,000 square foot house and a growing to-do-list.
The book I am editing (AGAIN) is called The Beauty of Death, and it is the first of a paranormal romance series I am working on. It is set in a troubled fantasy world which can only be saved by the fulfillment of the Fate Stone Legend, which requires the search and return of the 7 Elemental Gems. It will take centuries and many different talented characters to find and collect all of the gems and reactivate the Fate Stone. I imagine this story being between 8 to 10 books long, with recurring characters throughout the series, with two different charaters being the main romantic focus with their own plot on top of the subplot about the legend in each book. So far, I have begun writing a little of the second book, The Beauty of Fire, and outlined the third, The Beauty of Rain.
Next up on my writing-to-do list:
- Finish making the edits that an editor from a major publishing house kindly suggested I make to TBOD to make my story even stronger.
- When done with the edits, go ahead and send this letter to this agent I have my eye on. With as many books as I’d like to write I really need to obtain one, and a good one.
- Continue to wait for the publisher I formally submitted TBOD to in February to give me a response. They said it could take about 4 or 5 months for them to respond, so I expect to hear something from them this month or before the end of June.
- Transfer these maps of the fantasy world I drew up from paper to my computer so I can color it in Photoshop. Yes – my series has maps, and genealogy charts, too! This is moreso for my own notes at the moment, I haven’t decided yet whether or not they need to be actually be put into the books.
- Have the first draft of The Beauty of Fire done by no later than the end of July (just my own personal goal).
As you can see, I’ve got lots to do! So let me get off this blog!
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Wow. Came by from Demon Hunter's blog. You've got a LOT of energy! Good for you.
Ha ha – with what I've got going on, I have no choice! Thanks for stopping by.
Finish making the edits that an editor from a major publishing house kindly suggested I make to TBOD to make my story even stronger. mannnnn don't you just hate this. i heard about this stage, but i couldn't have been prepared for the attitude that comes BLUNTLY with it.same thing i was thinking @ Yes – my series has maps, and genealogy charts, too! wow and good deal @ you already writing beauty of fire and outlined beauty of rain. impressive. definitely a passion with you.
Busy is good. You sound like you're handling it well in spite of all the activity.Best wishes.
Yea, time is short, isn't it? I'm glad to hear though that you've got projects. It's been a little slow on this end of the freelancing world!I can't remember who's blog I hopped over from… I think Don's. It's nice to meet you though. Hope to see you around.
I appreciate you saying that Don, but it feels as if I am moving in slow motion, to me. I have written a LITTLE, and I mean a little, on BOF so far! Heh!Thank you for the well wishes, Devon. I am trying my best to handle them!*smiles and waves* Nice to meet you too, Petula! I am sure we will see each around.
You're right…there never is enough time when trying to juggle so many things. I so hear you on editing. It took seven years to finish editing my book to a point that I was totally pleased with it. Work it out and best wishes with connecting with the right literary agent!
Thank you jewells – I need those well wishes!
Take your time. You are a "superwoman" and with that title…, you are doing super things that mean the most. Your book is going to fall in place in it's time, believe me. There's so much to experience which will bring about the unfolding of your book. It takes time, but right now…, your most valued treasures need your attention the most! Your sons (and even though it's hard for me to admit it…, and big head Slaus too…)
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