Round One of my edits have been completed for my now hopefully 2025 release ‘ The Chateau of Love’. I’ve sent the manuscript back to my fabulous publisher – Sarah Williams from Serenade Publishing. Thanks to my editor, A.K.Leigh for making my words sing.
It’s always difficult to finally press send, even when you think you’ve edited as much as you can. Now Sarah will edit, proofread and format my story ready to send back to me for a final once over before publication.
I find editing exhausting, particularly hard on the ‘old’eyes.
Every time I finish an edit whether it be for a short story or novel I think to myself ‘never again’. It’s good to be in the lull right now where I can read romance and wonder on the design which will be chosen for my cover.
I’ll keep you updated with a cover reveal and launch date as we travel further along the path to publication.
It is sometimes hard to see the ‘forest for the trees’ with your own work so a good editor will help you nut out plot holes, strengthen your characters and provide valuable feedback. I am pleased to say that unlike my first manuscript I seem to have developed a much better understanding of ‘Point of View’ or POV and am ‘showing’ not telling in so many places.
Being a ‘ Pantser’ I pretty much write my story in scenes until I reach the end. It is funny how during the editing process the ending and starting point are usually changed. This always makes the story better. I’ve learned not to be too precious and am happy to defer judgement to those who’ve been doing this a long time.
So, if you’d like to read a story set in the beautiful South of France filled with history, wine, fashion and food ‘The Château of Love’ might be for you. It’s a love triangle travel romance with a twist and I know you will love meeting travel writer, Saffron and château guide, Claude. Until next time… au revoir.
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