If it’s Monday, May first, I am preparing to send another book to my publisher. I’d tell you which number book it was for me, but honestly, I have no idea. I’ve been doing this so long I lost count–and then I don’t really know how to count my books. Do I count the collaborations? The few books I ghost-wrote (before I became convinced that they were false advertising)? The books that were two books, but the publisher combined into one, but I divided back into two after I released them myself?
So I don’t know what the number this book is, I’m only glad it’s done. At this point, I don’t know if my book is any good or not; I only know I’m glad to have it off my desk. This book was odd in some ways–I felt it was missing something, and I did four complete drafts before I ever settled on the ending. Even yesterday, my last real writing day, I made changes to the ending. Who knows? After hearing from my editor, I may change things again.
I struggled with keeping the book unpredictable. I don’t like starting a book and knowing how it’s going to end–the good girl will win, the bad girl will lose, etc., and this book is a little different, depending on how you see winning and losing. And if it sounds like I’m blathering on without making a lot of sense, well, that’s what coming up for air after reaching a deadline will do to you. I’m surprised I’m not sitting in a corner making toy boat noises. 🙂
So I have no great wisdom to impart today–I’m just here to say the book is done, I survived, and God is good. I hope the book is, too.
And now I’m taking a week “off” to do a dozen little things that need doing before I jump into the NEXT book, which also comes with a deadline. But honestly, without a deadline and a schedule, I don’t think I’d ever get anything done. Are you a scheduler? Or are you a more impulsive, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of person?
Whichever you are, I’m praying you have a relaxing, productive, wonderful Monday!
~~Angie
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CONGRATS on another book done and in, Angie! I’m hot on your heels, woman, working to finish a story I’ve wanted to tell for many years, but I keep unearthing “new” real history that is challenging formerly perceived notions. Don’t you wish we could travel back in time and see it all for ourselves?
You’re amazing how quickly you write.You inspire me! Celebrating with you from my corner of Nashville—and looking forward to November 7!
Looking forward to November 7th with you! And Godspeed on your work-in-progress. You can do it! And yes–writing historicals would be so much easier if we had a time machine. Except that in my case, at least, I wouldn’t understand a word people were saying! LOL! Love you, sister.
I bet with all the scholarly studying you’ve done, you’d understand more than you think you might. : )
LOL! Maybe so. AND so many of our modern words come from Latin or Greek, so . . . . still, I’d be standing there saying, “Let me think before you lead me into the arena, okay?”
Hooray for meeting your deadline and earning a week of brain rest (even if the to-do list won’t allow body rest). I grinned so big when I read that line about sitting in the corner making toy boat noises. Boy, do I know how that feels. Ha! You’ve had an amazing career, Angie, and I know each book you write is bathed in prayer, so God will use then all for His glory.
Bless you, Karen, and thank you! I spent the day working out in the yard and loved it!
Ah, wonderful! Can’t wait for a new Angela Hunt book to be out in the world. You’re an inspiration!
So are you, Deb! Hugs!
Big congratulations! That’s such a fabulous feeling!
Thanks, Becky! Next week I’ll probably be second-guessing myself, but right now I am relieved.