Seriously, my readers have once again been a serious education for me. In response to my nakedly abject plea for help, I have received a steady stream of wonderful book-topic suggestions: Edgar Cayce, Dion Boucicault, H.P. Lovecraft, Zora Neale Hurston, Doc Holiday, Marie Laveau, and many more!
Thanks to everyone who took a moment to brainstorm with me. I wish I could say we have achieved liftoff, but this much I can say. In two days, I am heading to New York to have a "summit" with my editor (who, btw, is wonderful despite aforementioned frustrations). We will sit down together in a locked room, and neither of us will be able to leave until we have come to agreement. Will it take an hour? A day? A month? I don't care, I'm not leaving until we've got something.
At which point I will be happy to report what that something is. Personally, I can't wait to find out.
I was amused to see that my previous blog attracted the notice of the Boston Globe's Brainiac. (http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/brainiac/2010/08/want_to_be_a_ch.html) From the tone of the column, he appears to to be politely aghast at my effrontery. Me, I just see it as part of the ongoing dialogue that happens between writers and readers.
And let's face it: You guys are smarter than me. I'm not ashamed to admit it.
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Hey, an idea is just an idea. You're the one who will have to bring it to life. Everyone has ideas, but not just anyone will be able to turn it into a masterpiece as I'm sure you will be able to do! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I had been able to come up with something myself but nothing came to me. :( I'm excited to hear what you decide! Best of luck to you and your editor!
I hope it goes well. Nothing sounds worse than spending twenty four hours locked in a room with an editor. Maybe a tiger, (or is that the same thing?)
ReplyDeletePerhaps a roomful of critics.
Any progress with your editor?
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