Revisions and CA and PW…Oh, my!
I knew this day was on its way. It's Revision Day.
On Friday afternoon, I received my revision letter and notes for MISSING.
Yes, I have quite a bit of work to do.
First books in a trilogy are like that. It's hard work, setting up a whole series. And while I do a pretty good job with characters, it's always the details that seem to get the best of me. I knew when my editor had a chance to read the book she'd have some suggestions for improvement.
All weekend I stayed off the computer. I read, my husband and I went out to a play. I watched way too many episodes of my new favorite show, Blue Bloods. I pulled out my needlepoint and worked on that. Took the dog for lots of walks.
But now it's time to settle in and get ready for a busy week. I'll be working on revisions, then will head off to California on Friday. In CA, I'll see my mom, then will drive up the coast to Monterey and San Francisco. On Monday, I'll stop by my editor's office and give her an update on how those revisions are going. And catch up, too. She's a new mom!
Right before I printed out my notes for revisions, I pulled up a kind of fun review I received about a month ago for Christmas in Sugarcreek. It's from Publishers Weekly. This was my first review ever from PW, and I was so suprised to see the review. The best part about it is the little star (that didn't show up here) next to the title. PW gave Christmas in Sugarcreek a starred review , which, in the publishing world, is a very nice surprise.
I had revisions for that book, too! I always receive revision letters. : ) Receiving this review reminds me that I can make a book better…
I just have to get started. This morning.
Off I go~ hope everyone has a good week, too!
Shelley
Christmas in Sugarcreek
Shelley Shepard Gray. Avon Inspire, $16.99 trade paper (272p) ISBN 978-0-06-208976-2
Goody-two-shoes Judith Graber has always helped out in her parents' store, gotten good grades in school, and pitched in at home, but has never felt like anyone was looking out for her. When hometown bad boy Benjamin Knox comes back and starts working at the store, he treats Judith with the caring and consideration she craves. An Amish community backdrop adds homespun sweetness, with a focus on simplicity and family that's never heavy-handed. Fans of Gray's Seasons of Sugarcreek novels will especially appreciate the cameos by familiar characters, but new readers will have no trouble starting the series here. (Nov.)
http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-208976-2
On Friday afternoon, I received my revision letter and notes for MISSING.
Yes, I have quite a bit of work to do.
First books in a trilogy are like that. It's hard work, setting up a whole series. And while I do a pretty good job with characters, it's always the details that seem to get the best of me. I knew when my editor had a chance to read the book she'd have some suggestions for improvement.
All weekend I stayed off the computer. I read, my husband and I went out to a play. I watched way too many episodes of my new favorite show, Blue Bloods. I pulled out my needlepoint and worked on that. Took the dog for lots of walks.
But now it's time to settle in and get ready for a busy week. I'll be working on revisions, then will head off to California on Friday. In CA, I'll see my mom, then will drive up the coast to Monterey and San Francisco. On Monday, I'll stop by my editor's office and give her an update on how those revisions are going. And catch up, too. She's a new mom!
Right before I printed out my notes for revisions, I pulled up a kind of fun review I received about a month ago for Christmas in Sugarcreek. It's from Publishers Weekly. This was my first review ever from PW, and I was so suprised to see the review. The best part about it is the little star (that didn't show up here) next to the title. PW gave Christmas in Sugarcreek a starred review , which, in the publishing world, is a very nice surprise.
I had revisions for that book, too! I always receive revision letters. : ) Receiving this review reminds me that I can make a book better…
I just have to get started. This morning.
Off I go~ hope everyone has a good week, too!
Shelley
Christmas in Sugarcreek
Shelley Shepard Gray. Avon Inspire, $16.99 trade paper (272p) ISBN 978-0-06-208976-2
Goody-two-shoes Judith Graber has always helped out in her parents' store, gotten good grades in school, and pitched in at home, but has never felt like anyone was looking out for her. When hometown bad boy Benjamin Knox comes back and starts working at the store, he treats Judith with the caring and consideration she craves. An Amish community backdrop adds homespun sweetness, with a focus on simplicity and family that's never heavy-handed. Fans of Gray's Seasons of Sugarcreek novels will especially appreciate the cameos by familiar characters, but new readers will have no trouble starting the series here. (Nov.)
http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-208976-2
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