3/31/2020 When I reach the end...
If not, I will simply put the story aside. Unfortunately, that's resulted in some of my books/series being incomplete and require me to come back to them, so I do my best not to leave them alone for too long.
As for those books that flow seamlessly and I can stay on task, I write several chapters, sometimes up to seven or so. Then I reread the book from the beginning. Updates, changes, modifications. Next seven or so chapters. Reread from the beginning. On and on I go. So, I rarely have a first draft because I update drafts throughout the book. That means when I'm writing the very last sentence, it's final. Once I read back through it, of course. That's when I realize the dreaded anxiety hits me. I've finished the book. Done. Complete. Time for the next phase. Now I'm overwhelmed and shaking because I know it won't be much longer before you've got the book in your hands. Now comes the constant doubt because I want you to love the book as much as I do and I immediately start thinking about what your reaction might be. Will you like the characters? Are they annoying (unnecessarily)? Are they likeable/unlikeable when they shouldn't be? Are they boring? Is there enough angst? Too much angst? Enough heat? Too much heat?
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Deann Johnson
3/31/2020 04:26:11 pm
Don't worry... whatever story our friends are telling to tell us whether we like it or not the read is always worth the wait.
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Nicole Edwards
4/2/2020 08:01:39 am
Aww, thank you, DJ. That means so much!
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Amy Casey
4/2/2020 08:12:16 am
I’m happy you keep writing, your stories are always amazing to me!
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Alana Tepper
4/10/2020 10:51:12 am
I appreciate that you’re willing to go through all of that for all of us!
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Melisa Kirvan
4/14/2020 04:18:33 pm
I have yet to read anything that you wrote that I didn’t fall in love with and even thought I only found you a couple years ago I am always waiting for the next release in what ever series is next on the release list.
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