It’s been a little over a year since I’ve updated everyone, but I promise I’ll make it worth your time. Or maybe not. You can be the judge of that. Who am I to presume?
The first and most important piece of news I have for you all is that I have completed my first draft of my new novel. I know, I know. You’re feeling emotional. It’s ok. It’s a big deal. The moment you’ve all been waiting for. Well, maybe not THE moment. The moment you are all probably waiting for is for it to be published and readily available for you to devour. Timeline on that is… well, to be determined.
After taking a few short weeks to step away and reflect, I am fully dedicated to the editing process. Starting with my last chapter. God, I need to rewrite the last chapter. But I’m here, writing this post for you all instead. Let me be clear, I am NOT procrastinating. No, I’m not. Writing this post for my fans (dare I call you fans) is important! But I promise, I will rewrite the last chapter soon. Very soon. Soonish. Like, in the next couple of weeks or so.
It’s not that I’m intimidated, no. Rewriting the ending is a normal thing. Didn’t Ernest Hemingway have like 15 versions of the ending for A Farewell to Arms or something like that? So, I know it’s ok. And I will rewrite it and it will be great. Hopefully, I don’t have to write it 15 times for that to happen. We will see.
So, onto the novel. I have been pretty tight-lipped around the plot. Often describing it to those that inquire as a “contemporary fiction, coming-of-age novel about young adults.” Is that enough for you? Well, ok, I guess I can give you a little bit more. You deserve that much just for making it this far.
The novel follows Judith, or Judy as her friends call her, and her friendship with her best friend Ellie. The story picks up after college at Ellie’s wedding but explores how their friendship begins and how it survives the tides of change that are so common among many of us and our relationships. Judy is forced to adjust to her best friend being whisked away by a new husband and the loneliness from a recent break-up, as well entering the workforce after college and facing life as a real adult. It’s a moment that defines many of us in our early twenties and can have lasting consequences – good or bad.
How was that? Hopefully enough to pique your interest. Also, let’s keep in mind that I’m still in the editing process. Things can change, though I don’t anticipate a change that will affect anything I just described to you. But who knows?
I will say, I am very dedicated to getting this novel edited and into the next phase – publication! Yes, because I know you have been waiting for so long. Certainly not because I’m tired of looking at it. No, certainly not.
In the meantime, if anyone has any hot tips on a good editor, feel free to share! You can share them in the contact form on my website or by DMing on any of my social media accounts
Thank you for sticking around! I hope to have a more exciting update for you soon.
Rachel Potts 