It’s been quite cold in Portland the last couple of days. Feels like summer is over. I welcome the chill and the return of the rain, but the green tomatoes in the garden might think otherwise. The garden wasn’t what we’d hoped it would be this summer, but that’s a post for another day.
My mom was visiting for the past eight days, just went home yesterday morning. Hence, the blog silence. Billy’s off from work this week, which means big, big chunks of writing time for me. I didn’t get any time at all while my mom was here, so I’m excited to get back down to work. I’ve got my coffee, my laptop, my marked-up second draft manuscript. I’m ready to go.
I’ve had feedback on the full manuscript from two readers, but neither of them were reading primarily in a critical literary way. They were both tech editors of sorts. I’ve had feedback on the first fifty pages from two other readers, who are both still working on it but both also quite busy with their own things. I’ve had feedback from Billy, but he isn’t finished with it yet either. And then the reader I lean on most heavily hasn’t had time to even start it yet. People are busy, and it’s a lot to ask, that someone read a draft of your novel. Understandable, but it’s still hard to wait for the comments. I’m just moving forward with what I’ve heard so far, and what my own gut has been telling me in the month since I finished second draft. I can’t wait any longer to get back to work. I’ll get too far away from it, lose the feel. I’ll incorporate the feedback as it comes in, I guess. Not the way I’d like to work, but that’s how it’s going this time.
I’d say more, but I’m anxious to get down to work. And for you knitters, if you’re still reading… I’ve finally finished the second Trilce and will make the pattern available very soon. Now that fall is upon us…
I sent my copy Friday– so you might get it as soon as today! Sorry it was late– I needed more time than I had thought for the 2nd read-through.
I sent my copy Friday– so you might get it as soon as today! Sorry it was late– I needed more time than I had thought for the 2nd read-through.
Knitters are still reading. Love following all your projects, whether it is gardening, Thumper, novels or knitting. Keep inspiring us!
Knitters are still reading. Love following all your projects, whether it is gardening, Thumper, novels or knitting. Keep inspiring us!
God, I hate Pynchon. Maybe I’m just not smart enough to get him. :/
I’m wishing you a productive week! 😀
God, I hate Pynchon. Maybe I’m just not smart enough to get him. :/
I’m wishing you a productive week! 😀
Don’t get disheartened by the garden, it takes a few years to get the soil fertility up, and learn the subtleties of your own little patch.
I still get disappointed by the so called easy to grow vegies that even complete non-gardeners can grow and seem to never succeed here, but you just have to keep trying, and you learn each time.
Good luck with the novel drafting. Oh, and I’m a knitter still reading (and looking forward to Trilce)!
Don’t get disheartened by the garden, it takes a few years to get the soil fertility up, and learn the subtleties of your own little patch.
I still get disappointed by the so called easy to grow vegies that even complete non-gardeners can grow and seem to never succeed here, but you just have to keep trying, and you learn each time.
Good luck with the novel drafting. Oh, and I’m a knitter still reading (and looking forward to Trilce)!
What Rippedoffknitter said. This blogging thing is funny. A lot of the blogs I have been reading for years I found while googling some kniting term and it was all nice and good, but I stayed for the blogger. In fact, I don’t read the “just knitting” blogs any more. If I want to see photos of sock after sock after sock, I have books for that.
Plus I am besotted with old Thumper.
What Rippedoffknitter said. This blogging thing is funny. A lot of the blogs I have been reading for years I found while googling some kniting term and it was all nice and good, but I stayed for the blogger. In fact, I don’t read the “just knitting” blogs any more. If I want to see photos of sock after sock after sock, I have books for that.
Plus I am besotted with old Thumper.
Any time you need a second string reader…I’m available!
Any time you need a second string reader…I’m available!
Trilce?! I have my lovely Manos ready and waiting.
Trilce?! I have my lovely Manos ready and waiting.
I’ve been wondering how the garden was doing. You inspired me to start a square foot garden this spring and it has not been very productive at all here in PA. Pretty pathetic actually – we’ll see how it does with fall lettuces; I’m planning to really pour on the seeds. Hang tight with the writing!
I’ve been wondering how the garden was doing. You inspired me to start a square foot garden this spring and it has not been very productive at all here in PA. Pretty pathetic actually – we’ll see how it does with fall lettuces; I’m planning to really pour on the seeds. Hang tight with the writing!
I am a knitter and am still reading! I read for YOU, not just for knitting. BTW, I would be happy to be a reader if ever you are looking for one! 🙂
I am a knitter and am still reading! I read for YOU, not just for knitting. BTW, I would be happy to be a reader if ever you are looking for one! 🙂
i am hear and able to help you if you would like another set of eyes to read it and give you feedback…and i’m local. 🙂
i am hear and able to help you if you would like another set of eyes to read it and give you feedback…and i’m local. 🙂
or i am HERE….d’oh!
or i am HERE….d’oh!
I’m a knitter and still reading. Will never stop reading as I get inspiration from you, be it about knitting, family, books, or whatever topic may pop up.
As with the green tomatoes, it’s September and if you are concerned with the chill in the air and the rain (yes, it’s coming), you can harvest them now and let them ripen indoors. I don’t think they will get any bigger at this point.
Hmm, look who’s talking. I have to harvest the apples as they’re starting to fall off the trees.
I’m a knitter and still reading. Will never stop reading as I get inspiration from you, be it about knitting, family, books, or whatever topic may pop up.
As with the green tomatoes, it’s September and if you are concerned with the chill in the air and the rain (yes, it’s coming), you can harvest them now and let them ripen indoors. I don’t think they will get any bigger at this point.
Hmm, look who’s talking. I have to harvest the apples as they’re starting to fall off the trees.