I was wrong to say it was finished the first time I said it. I was wrong to say it was finished the second time too. But I really did think, the third time I said it that it was finished. I even sent the manuscript to Stuart to have a look at.
What has happened now is, because we changed our minds about the publisher, I have had the chance to add another chapter. It isn't just an afterthought either. I think it is an important part of the book. So anyway the book is getting longer all the time. It is now at almost 54.000 words. A decent size book I think.
There is still just a little bit more I feel the need to write, maybe another thousand words and then it will definitely be finished. Apart from illustrations that it, but they are coming along.
So please forgive me for keep saying it is finished. I can't seem to help adding to it. But I'll tell you what, and I realise I shouldn't perhaps say this, because it might sound a bit big headed, but I have just read through the whole thing again, and it is a bloody good read. I am proud of it. Feeling positive. Yeah! I don't usually feel so positive. It must be something I ate. I haven't partaken of any alcohol today. I just feel good.
How I shall feel about it tomorrow I really don't know. But tonight. Yeah!
That's enough of that. Have a look at this photo. This is the only comfy chair I have, and I can't even sit in it. Sometimes I think I am being manipulated by these two upstarts. My newspaper is under them too. I was hoping to do the crossword. Nice to see them being such good friends though.
Great writer = Great book....it's that simple really.
ReplyDeleteLove that photo of the "owners of the house".
I am on their side, you can do the crossword tomorrow.
Have a good night.
Typical pets, always take the best seat in the house, and the bed and the......
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you finally feel good about your work. We have known all along that it will be good.
ReplyDeleteI hate to say I told you so... but I did. I remember listening to an author talking about his books and still recall his final statement. 'A book is never finished until you reach the end.' It took me ages to fathom out what he meant. Sometimes when I read one of my older tales I think to myself 'Gosh, did I write that?' Then I feel proud and it's a nice feeling, as you now know.
ReplyDeleteJust get it finished & published John ! I need a new book to read . Look forward to seeing the RAG too.
ReplyDeleteJohn, Whitman spent half his long life writing and rewriting "Leaves of Grass", turning out revised editions for 40 years. Good thing too. Point is, you can always return to a work after publication --again and again. Nothing is final.
ReplyDeleteBonnie and Sadie would fit in here...ALL comfy places are for furry ones.
ReplyDeleteJane x
It's true. SOME books just never end.
ReplyDeleteYa big softie, at least the chair will be warmed up when they eventually gave you a turn.
ReplyDeleteYou do make me smile and I think it's great that you are so proud of your book. Always a work in progress and drawing to a near ending? Hope we can buy this book one day. Great shot of Bonnie and Sadie, they would both be very welcome to any seat in our home.
ReplyDeleteKeep working on it! And be sure to get it edited.
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