My favorite song (IYKYK)
I feel liberated, free, and somewhat nervous. I just shipped my manuscript off to my editor. Based on the feedback I have been receiving from my loyal readers (i.e. family who can't get out of it), my editor may never look at me the same. It is true that Signifying Nothing is a fantasy adventure, but it is also true to say that it is solidly within the genre of humor. My best description is that I wrote it to get all of my snark out in one swell foop.
But what a day. It feels like, after so long, that I am moving forward again. Editing is getting started, and I am waiting to hear back from my artist. I have some internal artwork commissioned, as well as the all-important cover. As to what text goes on the back, I haven't finalized that. But rest assured, it will probably be as odd as what is inside the cover.
I know there is still a lot of work to be done, but from here on out, it just gets more exciting. I find myself to be extremely motivated in this phase, putting in extra hours and making quick progress. I think it is because I can see the tunnel at the end of the light. Or maybe it is just my personality (I have none). Whatever it is, this part of the work invigorates me.
I don't have a date as to when this might appear in print, I am going to try and find an agent and see if I can get this one traditionally published. I feel like I have learned so much over the course of previous books that perhaps I have reached a point where that is possible. So, I'm going to give it a go. I will keep you apprised of the process as it happens. It's a new world for me, so I'm sure that I will make more than a few mistakes. Let's just hope some of them are chuckle-worthy.
I am now off to take a shower (it's been weeks - JK). I've been up since about 5am getting my work done, and now face an afternoon of relaxation and playing with my cats.
Until next time,
Keep Dreaming