The worst thing an editor can do

The worst thing an editor can do is to refuse to reply to a query.

Marketing and publicity

I wonder what other authors do for publicity?

Book reviewing magazines

A couple of book reviewing magazines have agreed to see my novel when it comes out. One editor told me: "we get between 20 and 80 books a day to my attention." Wow.

Will they remember the promise when the time comes? Only time can tell.

New Cat

Our new cat.

Negative publicity

A blogger made some negative comments about me. I was surprised to see how many people came to my defense. Thank you, friends.

The new crop of edits

Sent the new crop (I hope not crap) of edits to Counterpoint today. Working with a book publisher is unlike working with a magazine editor. Firstly, it's a lengthier process. Secondly, it's done both by phone and e-mail. Thirdly, the payout is greater. I love it.

It's funny that I recently received a form rejection from an agent whom I queried back in October. Their fist reader is sleeping at the wheel.