I Haven't Left
@just4him (305338)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
May 8, 2017 4:51pm CST
It might seem like it because I haven't been around much in the past few days. I've been working hard on the editing and revision for Freedom's Cry.
I just e-mailed my editors a change of plans regarding Manifest Destiny and Stowaway and will focus on getting Freedom's Cry published this summer. I also contacted someone who agreed to proof it for me to let her know I will have Freedom's Cry to her soon. A second pair of eyes is essential when it comes to publishing. Because I'm so close to this, I might have missed something, and I don't want to do that. Not at this stage in the process.
I only have a few more chapters to go and I will be done with this first edit. Then I will hand it over. I'm still hoping to have it ready for August. Once I hear from my editors I'll know if I need to have it done even sooner as I want it ready for Art Street the end of August.
That is what I've been doing today with a short break to watch a movie and now I'm here for a couple hours.
I hope everything is going well for you and look forward to your news and happenings. Thanks for reading.
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@just4him (305338)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 May 17
I'm relaxing now. I need to clear my head before I get back at it. I watched the movie before I came here - one I've seen a few times already Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. I started watching the series again about the time I started the puzzle I think.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
8 May 17
Good luck with all of it.
Over the years I have gotten lots of books in for review where I found grammatical and spelling errors as I read.
Some were first drafts, not what was to be published. Each time the author was very thankful that I pointed the errors out....at least before the final publishing!
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@just4him (305338)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 May 17
I would imagine they were grateful. I know I would be.
@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
8 May 17
Yes, good luck. It's all very exciting.
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@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
13 May 17
@just4him I'm glad you're back, even if only for a little while. You're doing something important and let's face it - life brings all of us away from online friends at different times and for different reasons. Friends are always welcomed back!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
9 May 17
How very exciting for you Valerie and I hope this next book is a popular one too!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
13 May 17
@just4him Wouldn't that be a a big bonus.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
9 May 17
Good luck to you on this endeavor of yours.
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@celticeagle (158606)
• Boise, Idaho
8 May 17
Everything good here. Glad you are able to take some breaks occasionally. That is good for you.
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@celticeagle (158606)
• Boise, Idaho
9 May 17
@just4him ......And get a fresh perspective.
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@just4him (305338)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 17
@celticeagle Absolutely. It's done now. For the moment.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
14 May 17
We'll be here when you get back. :-) Good luck with the book and Happy Mother's Day!
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@just4him (305338)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 May 17
Thank you. I hope you also had a good Mother's Day.
@Shwetasingh (1333)
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13 May 17
That's great .. hope it will be published by August.
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@just4him (305338)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 17
I am finished for the moment. My manuscript is in my friend's hands while she proofreads it for me.
@LeaPea2417 (36382)
• Toccoa, Georgia
9 May 17
Best wishes in getting it all finished and published.
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@just4him (305338)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 17
I hope so, but it will be on Amazon. Someday I hope my books will be in bookstores. That would be awesome!
@just4him (305338)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 May 17
Thank you. So far nothing major as I flesh it out. I haven't found any typos yet, for which I'm grateful.
@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
9 May 17
Good luck with editing your book! I'm concentrating on editing my current book and working on ideas for the next story.
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@just4him (305338)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 17
That's great! I'll be deciding which book to work on next. The manuscript is in my friend's hands right now as she proofs it. It will be available soon.
@just4him (305338)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 17
I hope it has stopped by now and you have a great weekend.
