Released: My book Still Rock Water.

At last my book has arrived for all to see instead of hiding like a shy babe too afraid to tread the shallows in an itsy, bitsy, teeny, weenie, bikini.

I waited a long time, hiding on the beach with a towel draped around my shoulders. But now I'm exposed and proud. And so is Liliha, my heroine in every sense of the word.

You can read the reviews of Still Rock Water here:  

 http://tinyurl.com/8uutmjb

Solstice Publishing have placed the novel in their paranormal category—and rightly so. It's also a love story. An tale about how a woman conquers her insecurities to find the strength within. How a woman can subjigate herself for the sake of someone she loves. How she can never help that person unless he wants her to. And how positive thinking can influence so much more than we know.

Progress from acceptance of a novel to publishing.

This is my own version of the cover.

In mid February, Solstice Publishing based in Denver, CO, accepted Still Rock Water. The Editor in Chief said, I've now read your excellent novel and would like to accept it for Solstice.

Attached is a blank contract and cover-art form. Please complete, sign and return to me.

Congratulations!

I thought I'd share the progress made up to the present time.

In June, my assigned editor contacted me. Imagine my delight when I discovered she lived in England too. She read batches of five chapters, sent them to me with marked changes and asked me to accept by converting her blue marks to black. Every now and then, she made a suggestion. Her prompts were always good. I marked anything new with read. The editor sent me at least two batches a day. Within a week, the edits were completed and returned to Solstice Publishing.

The next stage is proof reading. Of course, I'm longing to see my cover, too. The proposed date for release was June so I don't think it will be long now.

 

I'd love to hear about your experiences.