April 1, April Fool's Day.... And my first book will be in (how many? I have no idea) bookstores. So I'm thinking: Why didn't I make the book a little longer? Why didn't I do a better job of writing it? Why in the world did the publisher say "yes" to this book; I don't think it's good enough! Will anyone read it? Will anyone like it? Can I have a do-over????
Since I had "The Silver and the Cross" accepted by a publisher, I have written or almost finished writing 4 more books. One is another historical Christian romance, one a just-plain historical romance, one is a YA fantasy, one an adult fantasy. So it seems apparent that I like to write historical romance and fantasy novels, huh? After doing this much writing in the past couple of years, I have come to realize two things: 1) The more writing I do, the better I am at writing (duh, right?); and 2) I really, really love to write.
So, despite the continuation of gray, gloomy, rainy days in North Idaho and despite missing my family and friends in California and elsewhere, each day I sit down at my computer or laptop eager to be getting on with the business of writing.
I'm very lucky.
Cheers,
Kathleen
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With time, Kathleen, it will all get easier. Your book was accepted for publication because it IS good enough. Don't underestimate yourself. It's all inside you and with each word written, you do get better.
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