Hello folks!
Well, clearly I stink at updating blogs 😂 BUT! I have been working on Jade Torch consistently this month! A good friend of mine convinced me to participate in Camp Nanowrimo this month. Unlike the November challenge, writers can choose to edit, plan, or write for Camp Nano. I chose to edit, and I’ve been plugging away at refining the book. The feedback from my beta readers has been invaluable, and I’ve added and made adjustments to things I’ve wanted to tweak as well. I’m super proud of how this book is shaping up!
As far as publishing updates are concerned, I’ve begun talking with folks about hiring a graphic designer to do the layout design for the book, I’ve started planning my illustration list, and I’ve begun reaching out to freelance editors. Exciting things!!! Depending on what I hear back from editors on availability, my hope is to finish this this thing by the fall (Lord willing and the creek don’t rise).
I know last year I was aiming for a late 2021 or early 2022 publication date, but obviously that didn’t work out. However, I think it was for the best. Some of the novels I’ve been reading over the past 7 months or so have made me realize there were some subtle world building elements I was missing in my story. If I had proceeded with publishing before Christmas, I don’t think I would have caught those and been able to make additions and adjustments.
The thought of getting this book into the hands of readers is an exciting and motivating one. Hopefully, I can make that happen soon (with the help of a few other fantastic people, of course)!
Thank you for your patience and support!
-Anne Marie