Last year I published two books. This year, I came out with nothing. There are many reasons for this, but it really comes down to: writing is hard work and takes a long time.
I am currently in the final stages of finishing two manuscripts. I even know where I want to sell one of them–if they’ll have it. One is ready to go about 2/3 of the way through, but needs a better ending. The other is looking very good, but needs a final polish.
I’m actually looking forward to 2014. I have a new editor interested in my work–I hate to leave the old one, but I think it’s the best decision for both of us. I like him, and I’m happy he gave me a shot, but I really don’t think we were all that good a fit. I’d rather have him spending his time working on the books he knows how to sell.
I have to admit, I’m actually a little nervous about submitting again. It’s still nerve racking.
On the other hand, I have to admit, I’m getting impatient. It will probably be the end of February before I’m ready to officially send anything out.
So it might be slow to start, but I’m hoping you’ll see some good stuff in 2014.
I know the feeling about wanting to get a book out. But, I seem to go in the favor of waiting to do it right is better than rushing it out the door. Of course, I’ve been standing on the edge of the diving board for ten years… so I can’t really talk.
The only thing I can offer is that things happen when they are suppose to. And it will be fantastic when it does.