…maybe. So here’s the weird part about being a writer, well one of the weird parts. I’m never done. I buttoned up the revisions on the first novel last night, dealt with my crit partner’s comments and edits and worked out the parts that still needed tweaking. When I was done, I put all the chapters together into a manuscript file and saved it. Then I sent it to my Kindle so I could read it again in book form. Six pages into Chapter 1, I found a POV (Point of View) glitch that neither of us caught. Um…probably a safe bet that my heroine is not going to think…

I’m working on revisions to my first novel. My crit partner Sandy and I have gotten through the first five chapters and ironically, there are more things to fix/revise that either of us imagined. Not dramatically changing the story line at all, but rather tightening up language, creating more tension between my characters, just making it better. My goal is to have it ready to resend to my agent by the end of next week so she can send it out to some other publishers. What I’m learning about my writing is that I may not actually be a straight category romance writer. I thought that was what I wrote,…

I’m back from my vacation with the Sisters, which was very nice. I got to see Son and DIL and even spend time with Lily, my granddog. I tasted a lot of good wine; ate at several great restaurants, including Federicos Tapas and Wine Bar, where I learned about ceviche, sea bass, and other wonderful tidbits. I went to a play at Cal Shakes; and I got to lay around a pool and read for pleasure, which was delicious! But now, I’m back home and back to work. While I was on vacation, I got a rejection on my first novel–the one that is my heart. (Note to self, don’t…

at the Bettyverse (www.bettyverse.com) today. Our own Alpha Betty, a.k.a. Lani Diane Rich (www.lanidianerich.com) is launching two of her novels to epub. The Fortune Quilt and A Little Ray of Sunshine are both available at Amazon.com. I’ve already been to Amazon to order them for my Kindle–go on over and pick up two great summer reads! Also, Mary Stella is interviewing Lani Diane Rich on her blog (www.marystella.blogspot.com) today. Great chat with Lani about her two books being launched, and her newest novel coming along in 2012, written under her psuedonym, Lucy March (www.lucymarch.com). Lotsa links, but lotsa fun…so click and enjoy!! PS: Hey Son, I got every one of…

Got a note from my agent today telling me that a pub she submitted my second novel to passed on it. Hmmmmm…talk about disheartening. I know that lots of authors, probably most authors, were rejected before they finally got “the call.” But selfishly, I want every editor who reads my novels to be bowled over with the genius of my words. I want them to rejoice that they’ve finally gotten a manuscript that makes them shiver with excitement. Yeah, it’s nice in Nan’s world–they know me here and they love me… I spent about half an hour perseverating over why she said she rejected it. I shed a few tears,…

I’m guest blogging on the Bettyverse today, Mes Amis! Come visit–the Bettyverse is always a pleasure! www.bettyverse.com

I am writer. My friend, Lani Diane Rich says I should say “I am a great writer!” So I will say it, “I am a great writer!” I’m anxiously waiting for my agent to call me and tell me that an editor agrees with us. That kind of validation would be truly wondrous. But being a writer makes me hyper-aware of everything I write, from blog posts to queries for my authors as I edit,  from chats with my kids to comments on  Facebook, from emails to a damn grocery list. Seriously! I’ve been known to toss a grocery list that felt disorganized or untidy and begin again. Am I…