The Waiting Game (a.k.a. My Personal Torture) ⏳🙃
Hey friends,
Waiting. Ugh. I absolutely hate waiting. I’m one of those people who wants feedback ASAP, preferably before I’ve even hit send. So, sitting here waiting for my editor’s notes to come in? Painstakingly. Hard. To. Do.
To distract myself, I decided to reread my first draft — which was clearly a mistake. Cue me pausing mid-page, slapping my forehead, and muttering things like “Oh no, did I really write that?” Let’s just say there are a few errors that didn’t get the love they deserved before I sent it off.
Oh, and bonus embarrassment: I changed a character’s name halfway through the story because I didn’t like how it flowed… and then promptly forgot to fix all the earlier chapters. So yes, somewhere in there my poor character is living a double life. A kill-me-now moment for sure. But hey, it’s a developmental edit (DE), so hopefully my editor won’t hate me too much for sending it in this state. (Fingers crossed she doesn’t run screaming into the night.)
In happier news, I’m deep into Book Two of my debut series — The Alpha’s Luna: Awakening in Salem. This next story, The Beta’s Mate, is shaping up beautifully. Ethan and Sara have so much depth, and I can’t wait for you to see where their journey goes.
Of course, because I’m me, I’ve also picked up not one but two new fantasy ideas. Both are still in the “scribbled notes and random Pinterest board” stage, but they’re whispering to me — and when ideas whisper, I listen. I just need to find time between work, family, and, well, waiting.
And speaking of family — they’ve been not so subtly asking for a fall recipe. I’m thinking something cozy and apple-cinnamon-y. Maybe muffins, maybe a crisp? I’m open to suggestions, so drop your favorite fall treat ideas below! 🍎🍂
Until next time — hopefully with less waiting and more writing,
Heather (H.A. Ransom)
Waiting. Ugh. I absolutely hate waiting. I’m one of those people who wants feedback ASAP, preferably before I’ve even hit send. So, sitting here waiting for my editor’s notes to come in? Painstakingly. Hard. To. Do.
To distract myself, I decided to reread my first draft — which was clearly a mistake. Cue me pausing mid-page, slapping my forehead, and muttering things like “Oh no, did I really write that?” Let’s just say there are a few errors that didn’t get the love they deserved before I sent it off.
Oh, and bonus embarrassment: I changed a character’s name halfway through the story because I didn’t like how it flowed… and then promptly forgot to fix all the earlier chapters. So yes, somewhere in there my poor character is living a double life. A kill-me-now moment for sure. But hey, it’s a developmental edit (DE), so hopefully my editor won’t hate me too much for sending it in this state. (Fingers crossed she doesn’t run screaming into the night.)
In happier news, I’m deep into Book Two of my debut series — The Alpha’s Luna: Awakening in Salem. This next story, The Beta’s Mate, is shaping up beautifully. Ethan and Sara have so much depth, and I can’t wait for you to see where their journey goes.
Of course, because I’m me, I’ve also picked up not one but two new fantasy ideas. Both are still in the “scribbled notes and random Pinterest board” stage, but they’re whispering to me — and when ideas whisper, I listen. I just need to find time between work, family, and, well, waiting.
And speaking of family — they’ve been not so subtly asking for a fall recipe. I’m thinking something cozy and apple-cinnamon-y. Maybe muffins, maybe a crisp? I’m open to suggestions, so drop your favorite fall treat ideas below! 🍎🍂
Until next time — hopefully with less waiting and more writing,
Heather (H.A. Ransom)
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