… So there I am. Zombied on a Sunday afternoon, knots in my stomach, talking to Susie Warren on the phone. “Send it to me,” she says. “What? My manuscript?” Gulp. It’s horrible. She’ll be the first to see I can’t write. But I was desperate. I emailed it. Oh, praise the Lord for email, seriously! She called me an …
Diary of a Writer: Sweet Caroline and Helping Others
My plate is full. I’m starting a new novel. Editing a My Book Therapy book. Reading a play for a friend. I love this because I know the play will be produced. I’m not an expert on plays but I know something about story. Also, judging a contest, mentoring a friend who finaled in a contest, and reading a couple …
Flowers for Rachel
During a grocery run this morning, I decided to buy myself flowers. Why not? I’d completed the final task for Love Starts With Elle – reviewing the galleys – and thought, “Boss, give your employee a reward.” Being as I am both boss and employee, I agreed with myself and bought flowers. I’m not a huge “flowers” person, but they …
Behind the Scenes 3: Sweet Caroline
I couldn’t worship. Though I tried. I felt tired, weary and instead of gazing at my Redeemer, I danced with panic and fear. That’s it, my career is over. Nelson is going to wonder… “what the heck?” I’ve disappointed my fab editor. I played out scenarios of my agent calling me with the bad news… “the book is unpublishable.” I …