Okay, that's not entirely true. I have been busy. Really busy. The past month has felt pretty nuts. I got a new editor (the very awesome Liesa Abrams) and we went through two edit passes of TRAINWRECK. It is now in copyedits. And yes, it is still slated for Fall 2013 release. Woot!!!
I went on an editor's retreat for Samhain Publishing, which was a LOT of work, but also a LOT of fun getting to meet the people I work with in real life. And the experience was invaluable in how much I learned about the publishing industry. It's sort of fascinating being in an industry that is changing so incredibly fast. So many options out there. But to me, the exciting part is that people are still reading and buying books.
I started teaching Sunday school again. And we are all in the swing of fall. Next weekend is the annual apple picking trip, but this weekend we went to a fall festival to get pumpkins. I missed my kids while I was on my retreat so it was doubly fun doing things like launching corn husks and eating cinnamon donuts.
And now I'm going into three of the busiest months of my year. Lots of stuff is happening with the Voices & Faces Project including me speaking for several peace corp volunteers at this workshop about gender and equality. And also, my edgy YA book club is starting at the library. Then in November, the survivor testimonial writing workshop which my book advance paid for is happening in Chicago. So yay!!!
You'll notice I'm not talking about writing at all. Yeah...I gotta get back on that. It's so hard to balance real life and changing the world and day job and family and writing. And yet, I miss it very much when I don't do it. So right now, I'm doing little things. Writing flash fiction, writing ideas down, writing blogs, writing letters to friends. And I am calling that writing because it's part of the process.
What's the best thing that has happened to you all this month?
12 comments:
Best thing that happened to me in September was finishing my revision and sending it back to Agent Vickie. What a HUGE relief!
I'm so happy that you're loving your new editor, and that you're starting to write again... Can't wait to see what you come up with next, friend!
Welcome back Christa! Sounds like you have busy months ahead and so many inspiring projects. So curious to hear more about this survivor testimonial writing workshop!
I'm glad you had a good break. Sounds like it wasn't a break at all, but that's what happens, right? Empty the calendar just to fill it up again.
I'm glad your edits went well. I look forward to your book release next fall!
Busy girl! I'm excited for Trainwreck! I hope you do something for ARCs because I would so enter that contest :)
Hey! Welcome back! Best thing? Yanno. Releasing my book. :D
But ooo, edgy book club at the library. Too cool. I started a book club once... Best of luck with all your projects! And even the little writing exercises keep the fingers limber! :) <3
I'm glad you're back :) I actually MISSED reading your blog. don't ask me why because I honestly don't know how that happened <3
I just... think you're amazing, Christa. I love your passion, enthusiasm, and whole take on life. If we all had a little Christa in us we'd all be okay... ;)
And it's been an amazzzzzing past couple of weeks for me. Phew. Love good things! :D
Sounds like you were fabulously productive, Christa! I'm a willing reader whenever you get your new ideas on paper!
This last month has had its ups and downs. I guess the good stuff has come in my personal life -- my kids are doing really well - my son got into the gifted program - my daughter started competitive gymnastics - my baby is talking - we all have our health. A lot to be thankful for!
I LOVE that half of your "my books" page involves me. Srsly. To the point of being all teary and proud of what we've written together.
I love that even though you took a month off, that you didn't take a month off of ME, lol.
This past month I've been "cleaning" out my old writing folders and falling in love with old projects. I'm starting to be ready to work on something new, but not yet. There's something very cool about turning crap into something readable ;-)
Also - your children are ADORABLE. But you already know that ;-)
Yay for good edits! And for a break well filled ;)
I'm glad you are back and refreshed. :)
That's a darling picture with the children and pumpkins.
I can't wait for Trainwreck.
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