Writing – real life
April 12, 2007 | Uncategorized
I’ve managed to develop a sinus infection, a nasty, evil thing that makes my head throb if I do anything foolish like bend over. Housework and gardening are on hiatus. I’m between writing projects so I’m indulging in reading (more on Tuesday’s reading report) and thinking about what to work on next.
All three of the most recent writing projects have been submitted to publishers. From a practical viewpoint it would make excellent sense to work on more of which ever of those garnered the most positive feedback. Or, God forbid, actually sold. ;)
Last year I was fortunate enough to get some editorial feedback. It was genuinely helpful and insightful advice. Did I (sensibly) sit down and apply that advice to a new story for the lovely editor? No. I considered that, but found my optimistic writer’s heart was already engaged elsewhere.
However, the rejected story still held a claim on me, so I did indeed revise it. The new version no longer fits the originally intended line. Stories have their own identity, at least in my reality they do. I figure it will be much easier to look for a market that suits the story than writing to suit a particular market.
So until some nice editor says, wistfully, do you have more of these? I shall write the stories that speak to me the loudest.
When both Hunter and Tru bond with Amber their mating triangle threatens everything they hold dear.
Determined to help rescue the princess, Cassandra agrees to act as the dragons’ sex slave, but can she guard her heart from the dominant males?
Camille, a plump, sweet-natured breeder, is caught in New Eden’s endless war with Baldor. Her mates, Jaxon and Aegis, need cunning and courage to rescue her. They need a miracle to capture her heart.
Werewolf-whisper Daniel is the only one who can heal Scarlet’s broken werewolf connection. If he succeeds then the pack’s needs will eclipse his claim on her heart. But if he fails, they'll both die.
A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, when she tries to leave she learns her new master plays for keeps.
One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire.
Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous
She finds paradise in the arms of twin brothers, but their law demands she chose one warrior to mate and one to die.
One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.
April 13th, 2007 at 1:17 am
Sorry you’re under the weather. Sinus infections aren’t fun, that’s for sure. And if the weather’s as windy and crappy up there as it is down here, the gardening can wait.
Congrats on having all three projects done. I sort of like being at the “clean slate” stage. And I think the idea of writing the story that speaks to you is a good one. It has always been my motto.
April 13th, 2007 at 2:49 am
Thanks for the sympathy Lori – I hate being sick. :( It is cold and windy and wet here too. Haven’t started on a new project more likely are revisions – possibly another short . . . love the almost instant gratification.
How about you, what are you working on?
April 13th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
I submitted a synopsis for a Blaze and am waiting to hear back. In the meantime, I’m reading and plotting a ghost story I don’t know what I’ll do with. It’s not targeted anywhere–one of those story ideas I love and I don’t want to wreck it by having to worry about what box it fits in. So I’m just going to play and see what I end up with when it’s done.
That’s about it. Things are finally slowing down which is nice. My life has been in turmoil for almost a year so it’s good to feel grounded once again.
April 13th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
I’m thrilled you have another story in the works. Someday I hope to buy it!
It’s good to hear that life is saner too – I don’t know how you managed the fast book turn and work and kept your sanity. LOL
April 13th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Yuck, I had a sinus infection once, and I remember it as the week-long migraine. My head hurt all the time and I had to get antibiotics to fix it. I hope you feel better soon!
You know, it’s actually harder than I thought it would be to give an editor a story she asks for. She asked me for a story with the same premise as the last one I sent, but a different plot–but every time I think of that premise, I think of the book I already wrote, and it’s really hard to move away from those characters when I’m trying to work with the same idea.
And while I’m here, I’ll just say hi to both of you. I’ve been in the cave trying to finish the draft of Hot Ghost Man. LOL
April 13th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Avery,
Empathetic hugs on the edit cave – I did get to leave it for a few weeks but it is looming again. I’m trying to embrace the inner editor without getting more anal than I already am. LOL
The sinus infection is ugly, haven’t had one before it must have been my turn . . . if it’s not better by monday I’ll break down and call for an appointment.