I have a phone date with Ali next week. Editors at three major publishers have asked to read the full manuscript. AND Ali emailed that she likes my last revision. Whew!
Apparently the publishing industry shuts down in July and August. Ali says this means we should submit in June or September. September? Jon’s already keeping a close eye on me: “Don’t stand too close to any ovens. I don’t want you pulling a Sylvia Plath.”
Okay, I exaggerate, but the slow pace of this process is excruciating. Fingers crossed for a June submission. Whether a publishing company buys it or rejects it, I would at least know something by December.
Meanwhile, kids out of school, Mom’s adapting to her nearby condo, client work picking up, and critical mass (district, County, funding) is building around my plan to develop friendly and informative K-12 parent communications that correspond to our district’s sex ed curriculum. I’m way too busy to fret over my novel.
Right.
Keep the faith Katie! It’ll happen! I’m about to embark on a dissertation research/writing quest, so I may need some writerly support group/advice type stuff. Glad things are moving ahead for you!
just checked in on your blog –I am so excited that there is movement –hang in there lady –you are too awesome to not have this work out . Your patience is incredible !!
Hey, we have the same agent! I just signed with Ali in March. Just thought I’d say hi and wish you luck!
I’ve got my fingers crossed for you, Kate! Can’t wait to see the story I loved in manuscript in print! Libby
Hang in there! Your work is sooooooo worth it! Libby