Final Edits on Heart of the Highland Wolf

I loved the architecture in Scotland. Quaint and historically appealing. Here is a cafe, although I didn't mean to get such a great view of their garbage cans. LOL We were driving by and so I snapped the shot.

I love final edits! It means that the book is getting close to release. It's a last look to see if there are any errors. It makes me feel that my current work in process can be just as polished too!!!

I love rereading a book that's near release. I've agonized over the beginning, of how it will continue, of how it will end. I've researched and researched and researched to make it as real as a werewolf tale can be.

I love the humor in the story, and the mystery and the suspense. I loved the tie in to historical times and Highland warriors and a castle and clans. I loved the push pull of Ian and Julia's relationship...the desire and pulling apart.

I'm always thrilled to finish a book, but the true enjoyment is in reading the story one final time before it goes to print. When I don't have to look to rewrite scenes, but just to enjoy and try to catch any small mistakes, or change a word or two that would sound better a different way.

Some have asked do I reread my books after they're in print. Yes, for continuity when I'm writing about the same pack. Would Ian's brother Duncan act such and such a way in The Highland Wolf in Paradise? Would his brother Cearnach? Each have distinctive personalities and it was fun showing the differences.

Just like with Destiny of the Wolves.

So I'm off to read some more of Heart of the Highland Wolf-which is no longer work now, but just plain fun. The only bad part is I'm having so much fun writing The Highland Wolf in Paradise, I hate putting it aside!!! :)

Do you ever hate having to redo things though?

Terry
"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male."
www.terryspear.com