I had no pressing work to do yesterday, so at long last I had the opportunity to read over my completed draft of Shards of Heaven. I wanted to give it another once-over before making a big agent push this year. I meant to do it months ago, but I’ve been tied up with Brunanburh.
You know what, though? I think the novel is pretty good. I was actually moved a couple of times, which is a darn fine feeling. On the other hand, I’ve scribbled corrections throughout the manuscript, including a mighty mark through the Prologue. ‘Tis going the way of the dodo.
After that, though, I’m moving on. Time to start querying this one — something I intended to have done long before now.
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#1 by Lon - January 28th, 2010 at 15:33
It’s a good feeling when you find you can still stand your own words after so long away. Congrats and good luck on the prowl!
#2 by Michael Livingston - January 28th, 2010 at 21:17
Thanks, Lon. It did feel good.
#3 by CathyB - January 29th, 2010 at 08:41
The noise you hear coming from your north is a giant HALLELUJAH from me.
About damn time!
#4 by Michael Livingston - January 29th, 2010 at 09:57
I mostly didn’t want you to come down and start hitting me if I didn’t get it out there, Cathy!
(And thank you for the encouragement.)
#5 by CathyB - January 29th, 2010 at 11:50
That’s right — be afraid, very afraid — of the wrath of Cathy.
And you’re welcome.