A Challenge

So, I'm back home (just barely) and I've heard from Herself who feels that while Miss Birdie's story is "magnificent," there are other elements that throw the story out of balance. There is more work to be done. We will have a phone conversation on Thursday.

To me, this is good news. I have an editor who wants to wring the best out of me rather than just accepting something that's 'good enough.' There are lots of editors out there, so I hear, who don't actually edit -- just say yea or nay. Herself is not one of these. On the contrary.

I have every confidence that when we're done, this book will be a hundred percent better than the book I sent her. And you faithful readers, waiting patiently (or not), will be the beneficiaries of our work.

"Aren't you disappointed?" someone asked.

Not really. It feels like a second chance.