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ALMOST THERE
Have you ever got the end of your work in progress and feel like you never want to look at it again? I'm at that point right now. I love writing the story, I even sort of like the edits that are required before sending it off to the publisher for their editor. But, I have to be honest, after the third time through I really don't care if I ever read my own words again. That passes of course once the book has it book birthday, but it's that in between stage that I wallow in right now. I've read it over so many times the words all run together. This never happens when I edit someone else's work, just my own.
By the time the second read through happens I've decided that all I have written is crap and I should just delete it all and start over. Silly, I know, but it happens to me every time. I'm almost to the finish line with Jessie's Cafe. It's back from the editor and I need to do another few read throughs and make any last changes before it goes back to the publisher. The editor seemed to like it so maybe it's not so crappy after all. <grin>
I also have to say, after dissing my work in the paragraphs above, that I do love the story and I love the setting. The old building sits at the end of my street here in Castor, Alberta, and I wish its storied walls could talk. I always get the urge to sit down on the rickety bench and ask the building to tell me its stories. It was built in 1910 and has been many things over the decades. One thing that remained constant up until the last owner Andy left was that it was the social hub of the town. So many incarnations and so many stories. My fondest hope is that someone will take the time and considerable amount of money to restore the building so that it can go on creating memories and telling stories.
Now, I will quit procrastinating and go do the final edits on Jessie's Cafe. Look for it where ever good books are sold on May 1, 2026.
There is a dog in the story named Miley who was a real dog. Her picture is below so you can imagine her when you read her adventures.
Until next time, stay well, stay happy.
