Gratitude & Apologies
First off, I owe huge thanks to The Genius (Hi, Jen!) for setting me up with happy linkage and for asking to interview me (coming soon, minions--be patient!). We need more sites like hers to keep teens in-the-know about what fabulous books there are out there. Reading=good.
Next, I'm so sorry that my entries have been short, few and far between recently. But all my creative brain juice is being squeezed out by Vlad (uh...ew) and used for revising Ninth Grade Sucks. It hasn't been a picnic, exactly, but I think it's going all right. However, I feel like something--some intangible thing--is missing from the story, and I can't seem to grasp just what. So I'll putter along and hopefully, if I don't see it by the time I hand it over to my amazing critique partner on July 2nd, she will. If not...maybe my fabulous agent will...or my incredible editor...or maybe it's nothing. I may just be worrying too much.
Something that struck me last night as I worked my way through chapter six was that Vlad has changed between the first book and the second. Not a lot. He's still Vlad...but he's also a bit stronger after what he went through in the eighth grade. Makes me wonder what he'll be like his senior year (actually, I already know, but -tee hee- I'm not telling). Sometimes, it's hard to think that all of this could end--that Vlad's story may never be completely told. It's all up to you, my minions. It's all up to the uncomfortable subject of book sales.
So, the moment Eighth Grade Bites is on Amazon...let's see how high we can drive those preorder numbers, shall we? *grin*
I promise. It's worth it.
You won't see this book coming.
Next, I'm so sorry that my entries have been short, few and far between recently. But all my creative brain juice is being squeezed out by Vlad (uh...ew) and used for revising Ninth Grade Sucks. It hasn't been a picnic, exactly, but I think it's going all right. However, I feel like something--some intangible thing--is missing from the story, and I can't seem to grasp just what. So I'll putter along and hopefully, if I don't see it by the time I hand it over to my amazing critique partner on July 2nd, she will. If not...maybe my fabulous agent will...or my incredible editor...or maybe it's nothing. I may just be worrying too much.
Something that struck me last night as I worked my way through chapter six was that Vlad has changed between the first book and the second. Not a lot. He's still Vlad...but he's also a bit stronger after what he went through in the eighth grade. Makes me wonder what he'll be like his senior year (actually, I already know, but -tee hee- I'm not telling). Sometimes, it's hard to think that all of this could end--that Vlad's story may never be completely told. It's all up to you, my minions. It's all up to the uncomfortable subject of book sales.
So, the moment Eighth Grade Bites is on Amazon...let's see how high we can drive those preorder numbers, shall we? *grin*
I promise. It's worth it.
You won't see this book coming.
posted by Heather Brewer at 7:15 AM
11 Comments:
"...see this book coming..."?
I've got my catchers mit (with fangs of course) at the ready with Vlad's name on it. No way this sucker (hah!) is getting past me!!!
I read and remarked already on your short story, which you claim is not your usual genre... if that isn't you best stuff I might have to read EGB with my sunglasses and an asbestos suit on because your writing is DAMN good.
Regardless of what you say, I'm on my knees, bowing low, and repeating the mantra 'I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy..."
YOU SO TOTALLY ROCK!!!!
That's it, Ewoh. Get in the drawer! ;)
I've already crammed Christopher and Jackie in the top drawer of my desk for safe keeping. No way are you getting out of it--you're too cool not to keep! Everybody move over in there! :)
Thank you. Seriously. Thank you. You've almost succeeded in making me blush (a chore, I assure you)
HAH! :D
Almost? I'm not even breaking a sweat yet.
I get the analogy about keeping us in the drawer... but what about keeping us out on your desk where we can all cheer you along every minute of every day?
Would that be so wrong? :D
Thanks for letting me be cool and keep such good company. I don't know Christopher, but Jackie is a goddess. I'm be humbly bowing at her feet shortly.
If I let you wander around on my desktop, I'll never get any work done. ;)
Jackie is a goddess--I love, love, LOVE her! And Christopher *dreamy sigh* I'm totally crushing on him. Go on, ask him, he'll tell ya. ;) (He's the author of a fantastic memoir that will be the talk of the planet very soon)
ROFL... well, you would have to clean your desk to find us anyway :D
Dunno Mr. C, but I'll take your word on it and when you divulge it will be on my to-get/to-read list.
LOL! You know me too well.
The paper pile has now grown to cover areas of the floor around my desk. It's getting ugly in here. I should clean it.
You know...soon...
"soon" as in after 'innaminute' but before 'later'? :-*
Something like that, yes. :D
There is always room for someone as cool as ewoh. Welcome, Brother!
Heather, my seventh and ninth grade nephews are drooling for your books. They roll their eyes at talk about patience being a virtue.
G'day, Everyone! Back to the coal mine.
XO,
Christopher
EEE! I have so much in common with your nephews, Christopher :)
Man, maybe I'll finally be popular in junior high--that's better than any advance, let me tell ya. Vengeance be mine!
Hi Christopher!
Thanks for the props Brother :D
I look forward to reading your words in the near future (well, hoping it is the near future anyways).
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