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| High tide at Simpson's Point, photo by my husband |
Above me, an osprey is circling. Without any hesitation, she dives toward the sea with a big splash. Flapping in her claws is an enormous fish. She wings off to her nest before a bald eagle can steal her catch.
As greenhead flies buzz toward me, I plunge into the water. The islands are too far away, but the point across the estuary is close enough. I rest on the rocks, admiring the view, before swimming back to shore.
At home there's an email from my agent with editorial notes on my manuscript. She has reread my YA novel and is bubbling with enthusiasm. There are no major changes but a myriad of tweaks. Although her critique is excellent, I'm overwhelmed by the number of notes, listed chapter by chapter. Then I remember that rocky point within my reach. I wade into the first chapter.
I'm taking a blog break to finish my manuscript revisions. You may find me in the ocean or tweeting at day's end. I'll be back to blogging regularly in September. Enjoy your summer!
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Hi Sarah: I wish you a great summer in lovely Maine and much success with your revisions. I'm sure it takes a lot of focus and time to get everything done. I think your book sounds like a great premise of a story and I would interested to read it once it is ready. Cheers. look forward to your blog in September.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the revisions. Exciting, yet lots of work, I'm certain. Glad the water has warmed up. That is how it used to be in Minnesota -- wading in and always feeling so brave when you finally made the plunge. I'm a lightweight now. Our Texas lake is like bathwater now.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new manuscript!
ReplyDeleteIf your description of the scene as you begin to swim is any indication, your book will be a great success. Good luck with your revisions!
ReplyDeleteFantastic news from your agent - that must be so gratifying to have her express such enthusiasm and not be asking for huge changes in the manuscript! Enjoy the coming weeks and good luck as you tweak away, chapter by chapter. Great photo, by the way (even though that water is probably way too cold for this Greece girl! :))
ReplyDeleteI am sure that after that myriad of tweaks it is going to be published.
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