The Proof Reader

It has taken me two and a half years (since October 2005)to complete Immortal Obsession. I am proud of every moment I worked on it; every ounce of blood, sweat and love I have poured into my novel. I hope that I have created something of beauty and joy which gives my readers as much joy to read as it was for me to write.

When the dreaded suggestion of line editing was presented to me I cringed. Not that I don't think my novel needs cleaning up. It does, believe me. I just don't have the patience to do it and I consider myself a very patient person. It's tedious and I believe that a writer cannot edit their own work. We are too close to it to see beyond the glaring misspellings, etc. That is where the proof reader comes in. Like a knight on a white horse, they come to our aid!

I give them alot of credit for taking any novel and without knowing anything about it, trying to make sense of it as well as clean it up. It's a challenge but I know my vampires are safe with her. Now I am free to begin my next task.....researching agents!.

A Respite

Last Thursday night I finished Immortal Obsession. I had tears of joy at finishing what I feel is a much better story. I waited for the voices inside my head to begin editing my final few chapters, but nothing came and that is when I knew I was finished. I know my editor may not agree and that is okay. That is his job but I hope he finds my tale one worth sharing with the world. I love my characters and I sense there are more adventures ahead for them. Stay tuned.....