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Completely shameless self-pluggage
I think anyone who reads this group knows that ENDGAME was a difficult book to write. I thought I had nailed the first submission draft, but Editor begged to differ. I stared at the damned thing for a month and a half after I received the official revision letter, finally dragged myself out of the mental doldrums in January, and rewrote the *&(^%$#@ thing in a month and a half. Hoped I'd nailed it, but wasn't sure. Asked Julie Czerneda to read it because she'd read the first draft and had agreed with my editor on several points.
Well, she read it. She liked it. Her blurb will read something like: '"Endgame is that rare gem, a science fiction thriller with big ideas and consequences, told through passionate, unforgettable characters. You won't be able to put it down. - Julie E. Czerneda, author of Reap the Wild Wind'
On my SFFNet newsgroup, she also posted a recommended preparations list in order to read ENDGAME, which I will post here, there and everywhere because I've had a lousy week dammit and this about makes up for it:
Top Ten Recommended Preparations if you plan to read ENDGAME, by our esteemed author-host:
1. Work out. A strong heart and circulatory system are essential. This is a thrill ride, not an amble through the park.
2. Test your seating arrangements first. You'll be there a while, probably unable to flex a muscle. This isn't a book you can leave.
3. Put fluids in reach. Dehydration is a serious threat, but don't bother with a hot drink. It will go cold. Though you might crave lemon.
4. Put snacks within reach, but nothing that will go stale, congeal, or walk away. There's more than enough story; who needs sustenance!
5. As required: walk the dog. Hug the spouse. Feed the children. You're going to be gone awhile. Hanging out with appealing, passionate, real characters.
6. Oh, and add a box of tissues. Stuff happens. You're not safe in there.
7. Warn those who may attempt to talk to you that you are there, just not able to hear them. They can leave you notes.
8. Don't bother turning off your phone. You won't hear it. I tested that.
9. Apologize ahead of time to your various body parts. You won't be listening to them either. Ensure a clear runway to wherever.
10. Don't plan to read something else, do anything else, or think about anything else after finishing. You won't.
Is it worth all this?
YES!
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So, I thrilled Julie. According to Madame Editor's post-read email, I made her tear up. I'm two-for-two.
Nothing's better, really. I live for this.
It's worth it for me, too.
Well, she read it. She liked it. Her blurb will read something like: '"Endgame is that rare gem, a science fiction thriller with big ideas and consequences, told through passionate, unforgettable characters. You won't be able to put it down. - Julie E. Czerneda, author of Reap the Wild Wind'
On my SFFNet newsgroup, she also posted a recommended preparations list in order to read ENDGAME, which I will post here, there and everywhere because I've had a lousy week dammit and this about makes up for it:
Top Ten Recommended Preparations if you plan to read ENDGAME, by our esteemed author-host:
1. Work out. A strong heart and circulatory system are essential. This is a thrill ride, not an amble through the park.
2. Test your seating arrangements first. You'll be there a while, probably unable to flex a muscle. This isn't a book you can leave.
3. Put fluids in reach. Dehydration is a serious threat, but don't bother with a hot drink. It will go cold. Though you might crave lemon.
4. Put snacks within reach, but nothing that will go stale, congeal, or walk away. There's more than enough story; who needs sustenance!
5. As required: walk the dog. Hug the spouse. Feed the children. You're going to be gone awhile. Hanging out with appealing, passionate, real characters.
6. Oh, and add a box of tissues. Stuff happens. You're not safe in there.
7. Warn those who may attempt to talk to you that you are there, just not able to hear them. They can leave you notes.
8. Don't bother turning off your phone. You won't hear it. I tested that.
9. Apologize ahead of time to your various body parts. You won't be listening to them either. Ensure a clear runway to wherever.
10. Don't plan to read something else, do anything else, or think about anything else after finishing. You won't.
Is it worth all this?
YES!
*****************
So, I thrilled Julie. According to Madame Editor's post-read email, I made her tear up. I'm two-for-two.
Nothing's better, really. I live for this.
It's worth it for me, too.
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Hmmm, 6 hour drive down 94, take Kris out to supper, get her blitzedxxxxxxxxhappy enough to let me read manuscript....
Sounds like a good weekend plan.
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Must collect the previous novels and have a Kristine Smith read-a-thon in preparation.
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