proof that I can work through anything.

[lagilman]

Down Into Darkness: A Retrievers Novel

I am at threequarterbookitis. And I am fkcuing brilliant. In case you missed that in my previous post.

*buffs fingernails*

(I'm sorry, was that too in your face? Tough. It's my LJ, I'll pat myself on the back if I want to.)

Of course, now I am, plot-wise, at the last chapter, and the last chapter -- as those of you who've been here for earlier books know -- doesn't get written until everything else has been slapped into shape.

So tomorrow morning the manuscript gets printed out, and I disappear into the dread First Readthrough, which means I mark up everything stupid I screwed up, every bit of plot buildup I forgot to do, every inconsistent or unfinished worldbuilding, etc and try to figure out how to fix it.

Believe me, when I'm done with that, I won't feel at all brilliant. Or even competent to sign my name on a parking ticket.

(send chocolate. or hugs. or chocolate hugs.)

Comments

[skidspoppe.livejournal.com]

Well...not sure if this qualifies, but if I've done it right, I should be sending you many episodes of The Dresden Files this week.

Hope that won't cause too much disturbance or distraction!

[shana.livejournal.com]

{Hugs} and chocolate kises.

[lagilman]

oh, excellent! I've just worked my way through Dr. Who, so new distractions will be welcome!

[lagilman]

Some people can write a perfect draft right out of the box (agamisu has that knack, drat him). Me? Not so much.

Of course, a book is never really perfect. Even after it's published, you keep thinking "damn, I should have..."

[karenmiller.livejournal.com]

Yee haw!!!! Go you!!!!!!

[alfreda89.livejournal.com]

Is it cold enough to send chocolate?

[allaboutm-e.livejournal.com]

chocolate. or hugs. or chocolate hugs

Sending virtual versions of all three!