Nano Fail, Publishing Win
December 6, 2009This is the first year I didn't throw everything I had into writing my NaNoWriMo novel. I actually learned a lot about the kinds of stories that I really enjoy writing while avoiding writing The Lost Prince. I tapped out at about 12k words on this project and I doubt I'll be picking it up again any time soon unless the plot is given a major overhaul. Why? At 12k words into the story... there was no more angst. Okay, sure, the characters had their little internal conflicts. But those conflicts were majorly watered down and... kinda boring. I know plenty of people love writing (and reading!) fluffy little romantic romps, but I'm apparently not one of them.
I love buckets of character angst and I'm not ashamed to admit it!
However, NaNo fail aside, I do have some big news to share! In the last four weeks I've received not one, but two acceptance letters! The first was from Library of the Living Dead Press saying they will be including Melissa's Letter in their Letters from the Dead anthology. And today I received the news that has made my year: Dreamspinner Press will be publishing Rogue Wolf!!
Both publications are tentatively scheduled for a Spring 2010 release, but I'll keep my blog and site updated with new info on both as it becomes available.
I'm so excited!! :D
Tags: submission, acceptance!, flash fiction, novella, rogue wolf.
2 comments
Vivian Arend
Wed, 23 Dec 2009
Just dropping in to hear this news. So happy for you! Congrats and I hope you enjoy the next steps in the publishing journey. Viv
Violet
Wed, 23 Dec 2009
Thanks Viv! I don't know if I would've had the confidence to keep trying in succession like that if it weren't for your encouragement and advice :)