My book is due November 1.
Let me say that again just for the adrenaline rush.
My book is due November 1
Ack!!!
Right. So, today’s post will be a bit brief because although I have things well in hand on the deadline front, the fact remains that my book is due November 1 and I need the panic. It makes me spend more time writing and less time surfing the web or twittering.
Speaking of which, here is a link to one of the most inspiring blog posts I’ve read in quite some time. From @Moonrat’s Editorial Ass blog: Robert The Publisher’s Gem of the Day
The beauty of the post, aside from the humor and the gotcha meaning at the end, is that it’s inspiring for anyone, even if you’re not a publisher, editor or writer.
I’ll leave you with that as you go off to be inspired. I’ll be doing the same thing over at the book that’s due November 1.
But if you come back to comment about whether you agree, that would be cool.
Edited to add:
The winner of my Anniversary Bash post has not yet come forward. Amy, contact me! If I haven’t heard from you by wed Oct 7, I’ll select a new winner.
The winner (chosen randomly) is Amy! Amy please email me carolyn AT carolynjewel.com with your mailing address. If you already have Scandal, let me know and I’ll send My Forbidden Desire.
Thanks for stopping by and hey, Spike is an awesome choice of vampire.
EDT #2: Random comic. Not that I would ever surf the web when my book is due november 1.
Carolyn, I’m not clear: when is your book due?
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LOL! I also have a book due November 1. So if I see you slacking off on writing by sending True Blood links via Twitter, I can tell you to get back to work. Of course, then you will know that I am also slacking off…
Oh, Carolyn, like you don’t already know you’ll completely rewrite the book inbetween sending it to your editor and getting back the first round of feedback.
Good luck!
I loved this blog. November the 1st it is then! 7 people die knitting! When I first read this I thought “what the ….” But then those long knitting needles could be quite dangerous especially if they get in orifices they shouldn’t be. A nurse friend once told me that she had to treat someone who had put the hose of a vacuum cleaner in a place where no vacuum cleaner should ever go!!! Take care. Caroline x
My favorite line from Moonrat’s story is the one with the “coffee tear.”
Thanks for the inspiration!
Take heart, Carolyn and Amanda, you have 31 days to finish!
(My deadline is Dec 5 – I have just finished Chapter one….)
I liked the Moonrat blog!
Thanks for the support! Off to work for me. The book’s due Nov 1