I've done nothing except work on Tales from Bethlehem this week. It should be published next week. I think. It's went through four proof readings by various people. Each time, they found new errors. Admittedly the errors were fewer each time -- the fourth proofer only found four -- but it still makes me cautious. I'm going to do another line edit myself, but I'm doubting my ability to catch anything else since I had already missed all those other errors. (I confess I'm very tired of working on it. And sitting at my computer.)
Sigh.
Well, what else? I'm reading Spore by our talented Tammy. It's a great read. I'm not proofing, just enjoying it. This book is going to be big, big, big! I was trying to proof, but I kept being caught up by the story and having to stop and go back and then read again and finally decided to heck with proofing! I'm a better reader than proofer, if that makes sense. I'm about two-thirds through the story. It's gone a different direction that I expected, and I like that. I'm having real difficulty in keeping from skipping to the end and seeing how it all turns out. NO SPOILERS!
I've stopped exercising the way I should. No excuses. Got to get going again. My blood sugar is creeping up on me. It's just ... well, all my friends stopped. Now, it's just me, and I have all the willpower of a French king.
Hate the fall. Not because of the weather. The lack of sunlight. I feel like I'm living in a cave. It gets dark so early, and once the time change takes place, it will be dark at noon! Okay, maybe not noon.
Went to the writers group meeting today. It was enjoyable, although I'm not sure how much writing info is exchanged. Well, yes, I am. Precious little, but maybe that will improve. We did have cookies and coffee. HmmMmm.
Attended a book signing Tuesday afternoon. Poorly attended. Author did sell 14 books, and that's not bad for my town, but only 10 people showed up. I felt bad for the author.
Black dog is back.
This week, I will:
- Finish and submit Tales.
- Household chores.
- Start publicity for Tales.
- Get a flu shot.
- Catch blog up.
Hope y'all have a great week!
3 comments:
Dang that rotten dog!! He really needs to go to the pound. Grr!
Congrats on Tales, and I'm sorry you've lost all your exercise buddies. {{hugs}} I could really use one - I am doing great keeping within points, totally SUCK at making myself exercise - so if a cyber buddy would help, count me in.
Also, having been around this writing table once or twice, groups and whatnot aren't so much about sharing tips, tricks, and info as being sounding boards to bounce ideas off of, and having people who 'get it' because, frankly, most of the population thinks we're either able to poop-out books on a quick and easy basis or we're totally off our nuts insane to live with the characters inside of our head. Regular folks don't understand the work it takes, the dedication, the aggravation, etc. For me, at least, that's the big plus about a writer's group. People who speak the shop-talk and can help us face the job.
If you're looking more ideas/tips, you might try a specialized writing group. I was a Sister's in Crime member (you don't have to be a woman to join) and they talked a LOT about crime scenes and police procedures and what makes a cozy and so forth. There are all kinds of focused writing groups in real life and online, so maybe that might be something to look into?
I wish you'd lost the black dog instead of me losing the kitten. :( We'd both be happier.
I'm doing terrible with points and exercise lately. I think I'm a lousy buddy.
I think that's the problem with this group: They don't write. They all want to write ... they say. But besides me, not one member at the meeting had actually written ANYTHING in the past two weeks. Well, the cookies were good. And I do like the people. It's only two hours every two weeks. I'm not being harmed by it and do enjoy the socializing. Maybe I'm just expecting too much.
And I'd sure like to lose the black dog. It makes everything hard. I need energy. After all, I'm launching a book ... this week! EEEK!
Jean, we've got to get moving again. You first! :)
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