Interesting story. To each of us, the only true reality is what's in our minds. That works well enough, when we all mostly imagine the same things. Sometimes, we don't.
I'm intrigued by your insistence to let go of the anxiety of whether or not you'll be rejected in the process. I had a similar conversation with someone recently. I said that yes, it would be nice to get the novel I'm working on published. But that's not the point. The point is for me to *write* the book. Then, I can hustle it, find an agent, find a publisher, etc. But the *outcome* is out of my hands. So although I'm writing the best book I can, how it is received isn't really up to me.
I'm thinking this might make for a great post. Any tips on how you got there?
I wish you all the luck as you embark upon the agent route. Although I'd be remiss if I didn't say I think you've got the luck already, and a community of readers here who will. buy. your. book. regardless which dying breed of an antiquated industry has vetted it. But from one novelist to another: GODSPEED FRIEND
It’s a brilliantly written story. But also fantastically conceived. Pathos, gentleness, care … and so much about the writing life carved into the words you carved into the tale.
Wishing you so much luck with the agents. And if they don’t bite, they are missing out and we’ll all still be here cheering you along, reading and loving those words of yours.
Hi, Meg: I just read The Novelist and felt so identified with Walter/Sol. The twist ending blew me away. Thank God, I live with a woman who does her best to encourage me on all my projects, but also shares her point of view when I ask for it.
After writing a novel about a (real) murder during a street festival in Playa del Carmen, and then co-authoring a spoof on an infamous political assassination in 1963 Dallas, TX, I started working on screenwriting last year, I became interested in video production. I have a short film about misplaced revenge in the Boxing ring currently in the works called "Down For the Count." I think your stories would make an excellent basis for cinema. IMO, The Novelist is certainly a solid candidate. Keep up the good work.
Oh, Meg! Beautiful! This story just stopped me in my tracks. It dragged me into my subconscious mind and wrung me out like an old dishrag. My life is heading toward Riley. I can see myself losing touch, writing until I am dead. I am already falling in love with my characters as if they were real people. https://sharronbassano.substack.com/p/the-created-love
Interesting story. To each of us, the only true reality is what's in our minds. That works well enough, when we all mostly imagine the same things. Sometimes, we don't.
Congrats on the agent search, Meg!
I'm intrigued by your insistence to let go of the anxiety of whether or not you'll be rejected in the process. I had a similar conversation with someone recently. I said that yes, it would be nice to get the novel I'm working on published. But that's not the point. The point is for me to *write* the book. Then, I can hustle it, find an agent, find a publisher, etc. But the *outcome* is out of my hands. So although I'm writing the best book I can, how it is received isn't really up to me.
I'm thinking this might make for a great post. Any tips on how you got there?
More amazing than I remember the first time I read it.... Right up there with Miles in Her Shoes....
This was so incredibly moving, it had me sobbing by the end. Thank you.
I wish you all the luck as you embark upon the agent route. Although I'd be remiss if I didn't say I think you've got the luck already, and a community of readers here who will. buy. your. book. regardless which dying breed of an antiquated industry has vetted it. But from one novelist to another: GODSPEED FRIEND
It’s a brilliantly written story. But also fantastically conceived. Pathos, gentleness, care … and so much about the writing life carved into the words you carved into the tale.
Wishing you so much luck with the agents. And if they don’t bite, they are missing out and we’ll all still be here cheering you along, reading and loving those words of yours.
“Bourbon cask aged fiction”. Now this I want to see. Great piece, Meg!
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Really like this one, Meg. An element of madness is intrinsic to the novel-writing enterprise.
Hi, Meg: I just read The Novelist and felt so identified with Walter/Sol. The twist ending blew me away. Thank God, I live with a woman who does her best to encourage me on all my projects, but also shares her point of view when I ask for it.
After writing a novel about a (real) murder during a street festival in Playa del Carmen, and then co-authoring a spoof on an infamous political assassination in 1963 Dallas, TX, I started working on screenwriting last year, I became interested in video production. I have a short film about misplaced revenge in the Boxing ring currently in the works called "Down For the Count." I think your stories would make an excellent basis for cinema. IMO, The Novelist is certainly a solid candidate. Keep up the good work.
Rob in Yautepec
Oh, Meg! Beautiful! This story just stopped me in my tracks. It dragged me into my subconscious mind and wrung me out like an old dishrag. My life is heading toward Riley. I can see myself losing touch, writing until I am dead. I am already falling in love with my characters as if they were real people. https://sharronbassano.substack.com/p/the-created-love
So freaking good!
Bawling here. What a stunning, heartbreaking piece.
Excited to post your interview next Wednesday!
I loved that story. Brilliant.
Great twist! At first I thought "Truman Show" but then, nope, even better... :)
Stunning story, Meg. I absolutely loved it.
I’m excited for you to get back into the querying trenches…and I’m even more excited to hear about some green boxes on that Excel spreadsheet! 😊