I finally got Dowser 8 off to the editor (aka SFG aka Scott Fitzgerald Gray) for story editing this morning. Though I nearly lost my mind trying to output the manuscript from Scrivener (the software I use to write) into a WORD document because the compile function had been updated/upgraded. Anyway, an hour and half later, I dropped the book in Scott’s inbox. YAY!
And, because some of you might ask, I haven’t set a release date yet. There are three stages of editing – story, line/content, then proofread. And those tasks depend on other people’s schedules as well as at least two, if not three, more drafts of the novel, plus a polish, that depend on me. Late spring/early summer is my best guess right now.
To celebrate I thought I’d share an excerpt with you.
“Treasure Keeper.” I struggled to keep my tone smooth. “Thank you for coming. I do have some questions. Would you like to step inside the bakery?”
He tilted his head, making a show of thinking about it. “Are there cupcakes?”
“Probably not. Nothing fresh, at least. But I believe we were just about to order sushi.”
Pulou grimaced. “Raw fish.”
“We could order some tempura.” Yes, I was cajoling one of the nine most powerful beings in the world with deep fried prawns and veggies. I had a feeling it was that, or give into the need to beat him around the head until he apologized — for locking me up and not telling me about the elves. “And there might be some leftover petit fours.”
“That will have to do then. Not created by your hand, alchemist, but I shall have to endure, I suppose.” He offered me a smile.
I returned the smile, with less teeth. I wasn’t fooled by his attempt to charm me. Seriously. A girl knew when her former mentor would like nothing better than to kick her ass and retrieve the instruments of assassination.
– Dowser 8, Chapter 8, third draft [selectively edited for extreme spoilers][unproofed]
As happy as I am for the excerpts, it makes me more impatient for the release! Thanks, I think. 🙂
I completely agree with Linda lol.
Can’t wait for more😉
I agree with Linda and Malissa. Can’t wait till it comes out.
❤❤❤. Looking forward to it!
Coolio
Niiiiiiice! Love it;)
Elves? Oh my! Thanks for the teaser. Looking forward to the release.
Meghan I love your writing it’s amazing how with so few words you draw so many in and hook them!
🙂 <3 🙂