Revision Update

Currently Reading: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (I've read it a million times, but it's summer so it's time for me to read the series again :D )

I'm one fifth of the way through my revisions. Woohoo! I'll be done before I know it! I think I've figured out how to pace the novel...I'm adding a lot more action. I think my novel is really shaping up!

My sister and her husband returned to Chicago. She had to go back into the hospital for a few days, but she got out today. Hurrah!

Revisions

Currently Listening to: Regina Spektor

Currently Reading: Unpredictable

I'm worried about the pacing of my novel. Michelle Andelman told me it's too slow, and now I have to figure out how to add more action. Sigh.

I've already been changing some of the dream sequences. I'm replacing scenes that repeat with new info on Imogene's background. I'm feeling particularly positive about these. I just finished a dream sequence that reviews her wedding, and I'm very proud of the gothic feeling. She was married in an old dark church, at night, with no guests present.

I think I'm going to begin writing for a local website soon. They review independantly owned businesses around Cincinnati. I'll put a link up soon. I'm not going to be paid for it but it will be experience that I can add to my query letter. :)

Old Friends and New Fancies OH MAN!

So a few days ago I went to a huge used bookstore in downtown Cincinnati (it's 5 floors, I love it), where I bought a copy of Old Friends and New Fancies (by Sybil G. Brinton) for $2.00. I did a little research this evening to discover that (drum roll please) it's a FIRST EDITION!!! I dug a little deeper and I believe it may be worth about $3,000!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've spent the past few days working on revising my novel. I think it's going well. I've found my stride I think...

The funeral for Rhys is tomorrow. He'll be laid to rest in an absolutely gorgeous cemetery called Spring Grove. All of the following pictures were taken inside the grounds. Beautiful isn't it?

Michelle Andelman's Request

She asked for a revision, which I am gladly giving her. I told her that I thought it would take about a month, and she said not to rush that it is a standing offer. I'm crossing my fingers that this revision will lead to a stronger novel and publishment!

Sorrow

Rhys Alexander (my sister's baby) died yesterday afternoon. If anyone reads this please keep my family in your prayers.

Michelle Andelman Part 2 :)

She just sent me an email and took it back! She asked to see my full! Crazy stuff!

Michelle Andelman

I just received a no from her.