After Submission, Surviving The Wait

It’s been eightyears since I submitted a novel for publication. Another era, when weheard back in 3-4 weeks. Because I attendCANSCAIP andSCBWI conferences, readwriters’ blogs and posts at Query Tracker, and network with other novelists. I knowa currentsubmission will take longer.
One thing however holdstrue. To survive the wait, a writer must engage in otherprojects. I’ve been writingpicture books. Playing piano. Visitingdeserts (photo is thelittlestlibrary in Arizona).Best of all, I’ve bee...