Comments | rj_anderson: Status Report: KNIFE

rj_anderson

Status Report: KNIFE

May 30, 2006 23:07

It's been a long time since I made a public post about the status of my original fantasy novel Knife, and a few of you have expressed curiosity as to how the manuscript has been faring.

First, for those who joined my LJ late in the game, ( a brief recap of the book's history: )

knife, novels, publishers, writing

Comments 25

pgoodman13 May 31 2006, 03:32:25 UTC

Best of luck with this one, Rivkah. You know I've always thought that this one deserves a home and an audience. I have faith that you'll find both in the not-too-distant future.

And for me to say "I have faith" should indicate to you how far my life's come in recent months. :)

And now, I go back to editing the blasted errata for the Star Trek RPG Player's Guide in hopes of having it done before the sun goes nova.

yahtzee63 May 31 2006, 03:40:37 UTC

Hang in there and definitely keep working with it. You've put a lot of time and thought and energy into your universe, and if you think her comments have merit, then you already see where to go next. I believe in you!

kagiri May 31 2006, 04:06:18 UTC

I have to say I'd buy any book written by you, but I also understand your need to make your masterpiece the best it can be. Don't lose faith!

jenosopher May 31 2006, 04:37:02 UTC

Hey, I think it's amazing that you've got a finished work. I've never been able to do more than start. I hope you'll add me to your list of beta-readers for the next rewrite? I'm an editor, although I haven't worked my way into the fiction field...yet.

I'm especially interested because you and I seem to have very similar tastes and because we're both from Brethren backgrounds.

rj_anderson June 1 2006, 13:59:48 UTC

I didn't know that! (About the Brethren background, I mean.) I'd love to hear more about that some time.

And thanks for the offer. I'm not sure yet if I'll be using betas for this round... but I'll definitely keep you in mind if I do.

risti May 31 2006, 05:20:42 UTC

I'm glad to hear that you did contact the editor again (I remember you debating on whether or not you should) and good for you on not giving up on this dream.

If, at any point in this next rewrite, you need the opinion of someone who hasn't read the book at all yet, feel free to let me know.

kerravonsen May 31 2006, 07:47:35 UTC

If, at any point in this next rewrite, you need the opinion of someone who hasn't read the book at all yet, feel free to let me know.

Me too.

drmm May 31 2006, 11:19:14 UTC

Me three.