Every time somebody opens their mouth they have an opportunity to do one of two things—connect or divide. Some people inherently divide, and some people inherently connect. Connecting is the most important thing, and actually an easy thing to do. I try to make a connection with someone every time I talk to them, because a connection can be made. People can be treated with respect. I'm shocked that there are so many people that live to divide. - Joss Whedon
I'm a writer of science fiction and fantasy and a homeschooling mom of two boys (secular Classical style). I also hold down a full-time job, but on top of all that I still manage to spend too much time on the Internet.
So I'm on Day 3 of my week off from work and school, pushing as hard as I can to finish the revisions on MITWA. I don't think I'll be done by the end of the week; having revisited my outline before starting my week off, I'm planning to completely rewrite a few chapters and add in six (SIX!) new ones to fill in some gaps or just delve deeper into things that got short shrift in the first draft. Still, progress is progress. My ultimate goal is to finish by the end of July, to prove to myself I can write and revise a novel in a year. That's the usual expection for novelists these days, a book a year, and if I can't do it I don't feel prepared for the next step, getting an agent and pursuing publication. I might give myself a little fudge factor, though. Oliver starts fourth grade math in October and compared to the earlier grades this frees up so much of my time I can expect my productivity to get back to my pre-Oliver in first grade level, or nearly so. I'm looking forward to it; these last three years have been really hard to soldier through.
On the topic of things already published: another review for Warrior Wisewoman 2 has turned up, this one from Nerinedorman. About my story she says:
Although Gardens of Wind by Kate McLeod is a delightful, love story in the face of adversity, I struggled to suspend my disbelief with regards to the science behind the floating cities. This is still a keeper, however. A thumbs up for Kate. She gave me the warm fuzzies with this tale.
It's a fair cop; the airships are believable but the floating villages are a bit harder to buy, I'll admit. I was assuming lots of hot air balloons and pretty much being at the mercy of the winds.
OK, one last thing before I get to work. File this one under awesome, awesome, AWESOME!!
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