I fully expect my editor, Greg, to come back with pages and pages of revisions, but meanwhile, as I was reminded, Libby 20 has to be written and delivered by the end of June. As there is a bit of a fuss going to be made about this because it's the 20th and because it will be one of the first Accent titles released under a deal with one of the Big Five publishers, Hachette, it really does have to be in on time. Difficult, as there's only three months and in June my son Leo is getting married to his lovely American fiancee Carrie, which means a hiatus in normal life and an influx of new American relations.
Meanwhile, Accent are re-releasing my entire backlist of Libbies in print with new covers - as they currently appear on Amazon. If you aren't in the business, you won't know how rare this is and how honoured I feel - it really should put paid to my continuing "imposter syndrome".
In other news, younger daughter is home between cruises and tours, although she's been dashing around seeing people and getting things done, including a holiday in South Africa with her Uncle Roger (best man at my wedding). Elder daughter is still being a mother and singer going all over the UK and doing an Open University degree. Elder son is still living round the corner and doing what he's always done - leading his own band and helping friends with building projects to top up the finances. Younger son is, as I've said, getting married and his first book will be published later this year. No - he isn't following in my footsteps - it's on popular philosophy. I'll show you the cover when he allows me to. Meanwhile here are the floral tributes I received on Mothers Day.
I shall get back to normal as soon as I recovered from terminal tiredness...
5 comments:
Oh, Lesley! I really feel for you. While I grumble and gripe about my lack of success, you show us a glimpse of what the other side of the fence can be like. The grass isn't always greener. Even my son now moans about his dead-lines and lack of support (enthusiasm, energy, or even professionalism) from his publisher.
At least I have the support etc of Accent, Gilli, for which I'm very grateful, but you're right, people don't see the other side. As I'm reliant on my writing income, it's that pressure that weighs most heavily.
Well done on getting it finished! And good luck with Libby #20 !
Thanks, Jan!
You are an inspiration, Lesley!
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