Of course I'm not refering to giving birth in the usual sense, but my latest Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery, Not as it Seems, is about to make it's appearance.
I've been planning the promotion for quite some time--a blog tour and some book fairs are scheduled.
Every chapter of the book was heard by my critique group. I sent it off to the publisher, the editor sent it to me with her edits, I fixed what needed to be fixed and sent it back. Got it to check over again and I found more mistakes.
The galley proof arrived--and guess what? More fixes needed.
The cover was sent to me for approval and it looks great!
Now, when the book comes out will I (or readers) discover more mistakes?
I wrote about places I've only visited, did I get all that information right?
Will people like the story?
I'm sure you authors out there know exactly what I'm going through.
Until I actually see the book and get some reader feedback, I'll continue experiencing the birthing pains.
Marilyn
2 comments:
Good luck with your new release!
Thanks, Morgan.
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