I just finished the first drafts of Blood in the Past and Blood in the Paint.
Hold your applause.
So now whenever anyone asks “How’s the book coming?” I tell them the phenomenal news…And they promptly ask me how they can buy it (when they’re not clamoring for a free copy).
That’s actually pretty awesome. Until I tell them that neither title is available for purchase yet. You see, people don’t seem to understand that I’m not baking a cake over here. I don’t mix my beginning, middle, and end; add a few dashes of plot and characterization; throw it in the oven; and immediately start handing out slices 35-40 minutes later after sticking a toothpick in the middle.
Maybe I should write a book called Blood in the Cake. JK. Gross.
It doesn’t work that way. I may have finished the drafts, but now I have rewrites and revisions. Then beta readers. Then more rewrites and revisions. Then the drafts get sent to the editor. Then–you guessed it–more rewrites and revisions. Probably a few more after that. Then formatting. THEN RELEASE. So, take a chill people!
Just kidding, I love the anticipation. Most days. When I’m not stressing over the rewrites and revisions.
But I can’t be too hard on my friends and family. It’s not like I knew anything about the writing world when I started this whole shabang a year ago.
Gosh, I wish I had a slice of cake now, though…
Also, now that I’m done writing my drafts, I need help naming my series. I’m asking you guys to weigh in on the titles I have it narrowed down to. Visit the Name My Series giveaway today. Right now. Put down that cake!
journeyofjordannaeast 
If I had a slice of cake for every time I’ve heard, “So how’s that book coming along, Carrie?” I’d be wonderfully rotund. 🙂
Hahahaha!
When you try to explain the process, do their eyes glaze over? Because that’s what happens to me…
I just give a pat answer, something like, “Great, it’s going great. Thanks for asking.” 🙂
Being nice…hmmm…I’ll have to give that a whirl one day.
Haha. Just don’t strain yourself. 😉
I’ll try. 😉
I hear the same thing. In the time it takes me to explain it to people, I could have been editing. Congrats on finishing the draft.
Thanks for the congrats! And LOL @ ”could’ve been editing.”
And to add to your stress, it only gets worse after the first book is out. Then you get “So when’s the next one coming out?” I released Breathe in Dec! Really? Good thing the second one is at the editor! Sheesh! Nice to know people are interested tho. =)
Oh gosh I didn’t even think about ‘the next book’ inquiries. Good grief!
Congratulations on finishing! Definitely set it aside for a day or two and enjoy your cake.
Thanks Amanda. (Although I think I enjoyed too much cake during the writing process. Chocolate feeds my muse.)
Haha you’re talking to someone who keeps a bowl of chocolate inches from her computer at all times.
And now that will be my MO. Note to Self: Purchase Candy Bowl.
That’s the spirit!
just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the blog hop http://yawattahosby.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/woo-hoo-who-wants-to-follow-me-on-a-blog-hop
Thanks so much, Yawatta, but I participated in The Next Big Thing awhile back. I’m sorry. But thanks for thinking of me! ❤