This time of year is always difficult for me, although I love the weather we generally have here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mornings … always chilly; afternoons … warm and sunny; evenings filled with golden light. It really is magical.
For some reason, many of the stories I’ve written over the many, many years have been set in autumn: So say the Winos, The Graduation Present, and even Flipka.
The other day I found a watercolor done by my friend Connemoira many, many years ago. It shows a woman peeping out from what appears to be a tattered curtain, her eyes reflecting what could be a bomb blast. When we were teens we knew for certain that all wars would end during our lifetimes. They just had to, otherwise why else were we here?
Toward the end of her life, Connemoira’s work became deeply disturbing, as though what she viewed through that tattered curtain became too much to witness. But I promised her that I would “protect my novel” and so, after some revisions to the Oncle Boob story, I am ready for an editor. Do you have any recommendations? Synopsis here.
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Well done you Jen , I am no editor but hope you find one soon. I like the plot and would happily read and review 💜
Ah, thanks Willow! I have edited before but you can’t edit your own work!
I know you can’t edit your own work. I knew Esther too and yes she is good. I have met her at a few Bloggers Bashes .
I use Esther Chilton. British inevitably but very good. You want to link up?
She does look very good. I would like a link up if you think she might be interested. Although it’s written in American English, the setting is 1970s Europe.
Best of luck with your project. You’re into things I know nothing about, only hearsay.
I am always doing things I know nothing about but that never seems to stop me!
Publishing is a very tricky business. I tried agents in New York many years back. No dice.
I now think that self-publishing on Amazon is probably the right choice now… Getting my stuff together with that idea in mind…
I have no problem with self-publishing but I also know I need an editor! I made some mistakes the first time around and I don’t want to make them this time as it will probably be my last go round.
I see. An editor to help you tune your writing up. Hmmm. I understand. Wish I knew someone…
We were idealists. Some wars and conflicts are there to stay.
Beautiful works of art!
Thanks Bo.
Hi Jan, I used Esther Chilton as my editor for both my adult novels. I was very happy with her advice and assistance. She has a wordpress blog under that name. I am sorry about your friend’s disillusionment. She is/was a good artist.
Thanks for referral Robbie. I wish my friend had had a happier life but it was always an uphill struggle for her.
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