Editing my new JT book.

My copy editor has sent the manuscript for my new Jefferson Tayte genealogical mystery back to me for editing. I would have thought that after ten books my own editing would be pretty good by now, but my goodness no. I went through it twice before I sent it in, and yet there are so many little things still to fix. Conclusive proof, if ever any were needed, that authors need editors. They are the unsung heroes of publishing! Thankfully the fixes are all little things. No major issues. I can also report that she said she 'loved it!' as I hope you will, too.

Once I've finished these edits, I have a pro proofreader/editor lined up for early February. After that, more reading and formatting for the Kindle and paperback editions. With less than two months to go, I'm very excited about this release. Not least because it's been a couple of years since I've had a new Jefferson Tayte book out, and I can't wait to hear what you think about it.


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Published on January 31, 2021 01:06
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message 1: by Diana (new)

Diana I can't wait to read your newest Jefferson Tate book! I enjoyed the suspense in all your previous J.T. books! Your a great writer!


message 2: by Steve (new)

Steve Robinson Aw, thanks Diane! That's lovely to hear. I'm glad you've enjoyed my Jefferson Tayte books and hope that continues with The Girl in the Painting. :)


message 3: by Sandy (new)

Sandy Yay! He's back! Can't wait!


message 4: by Steve (new)

Steve Robinson Sandy wrote: "Yay! He's back! Can't wait!"

Thanks Sandy! Me neither. It's been a while, but JT's dusted off his tan linen suit and has a fresh stash of Hershey's miniatures ready to go. :)


message 5: by Mary Ann (new)

Mary Ann I'm excited, already pre-ordered!


message 6: by Steve (new)

Steve Robinson Thanks Mary Ann, that's much appreciated. I hope you enjoy it. Not too long to wait now. :)


message 7: by Connie (new)

Connie Bryson Can't wait! I miss Jefferson!


message 8: by Steve (new)

Steve Robinson Connie wrote: "Can't wait! I miss Jefferson!"

Thank you Connie. You can catch up with again very soon now. Just six weeks to go! :)


message 9: by Taryn (new)

Taryn Nikolic I can't wait, I binge read the whole Jefferson Tayte series in January and then wished there were 50 more in the series! Excited for this one!


message 10: by Steve (new)

Steve Robinson Taryn wrote: "I can't wait, I binge read the whole Jefferson Tayte series in January and then wished there were 50 more in the series! Excited for this one!"

I wish I'd written 50 more! Wouldn't that be something? Thanks for being excited about The Girl in the Painting. Not long to wait now. :)


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