The thing about the whole writing-a-book process is that it's so long and drawn-out, at least in places, that you often kind of wonder if there's really going to be an actual book at some point.
And then one day, out of the blue, the galley--what is now called "the thumbnail," apparently--arrives on your porch.
It came on Wednesday--The EGE found it when he came home from subbing. I hadn't been out all afternoon and so hadn't seen it. And now, two days later, I still haven't opened it. I have a lot of work to do, reading the whole thing, making notes, etc., and I don't want to open it up until I have time to focus on it. This week there was a big interview on Monday, a podcast on Wednesday, and there's another podcast today. After that, I think, I can pack up the galley and some stickie notes and a highlighter and go to a coffee shop and work for a couple hours. On Monday, maybe? I don't know; work is a lot busier than I anticipated, and now I've got to figure out how to create some sort of loose schedule and get some balance.
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How exciting for you! Have fun and work hard!
AY! I know how it feels! Past year I worked on a long book that's at the print shop in Mexico right now. Books take forever. But then, I can't wait to have it in my hands and smell it. And even then, you know you were never done and you want to try a second edition, if not a second part!!
Oh boy! I love when you write a book. You have more will power than anyone I know. I would have ripped right into that envelope.
Congratulations on the first part done. Have you told us what it is about?
thanks! this is the one about the art retreats--the huge road trips from last year.
Can't wait to see it in print. Seeing you and Earl out and about at a number of events gathering pictures and words for this book, it will be great to see how it all turns out. What is the title, and when can we get a copy somewhere? Thanks!
I think it's due out in August, and I'll be sure to tell all about it when that happens~~
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