Received a surprising email the other day from the agent for my first book, which remains unsold. Seems she's starting up an e-book business for her clients and asked if I'd let her publish the unsold manuscript. Of course, darling. But do let me spruce it up a bit, eh? It's been a few years and I've been honing my craft as a fiction writer every moment of the time in between. So, THE KNIGHT OF CUPS enjoys a brief respite while THE QUEEN OF SWORDS gets a shot in the arm.I'm excited, but also dubious. Not about her sincerity or the new business--just about whether she'll like the new version of the book when push comes to shove. One never knows, does one?
In other news, I've put up a new batch of buff lads in plaid in the Hot Scots gallery (note the symmetry of red tartan and six-pack abs!). And I have a pork picnic in the oven (cheapest cut of meat around, for we starving writers), a gluten-free mascarpone, gingersnap, and nectarine tart chilling in the fridge to enjoy during TRUE BLOOD and THE NEWSROOM, and a glass of three-buck Chuck beside my keyboard.
Here's a picture of the tart (from the recipe site, not mine--haven't put the nectarines on mine yet, but it's looking good so far). Go here for the recipe, if you're interested. To make it gluten-free, just substitute Trader Joe's GF gingersnaps (they're yummy, even if you're not gluten-intolerant). Don't have a Trader Joe's near you? Well, you have my sympathy.
Interest in your book is in interest, all the same! That's great news. I hope it works out. Keep us informed. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely new Scots.
I know Amy, but it's just so hard to get my hopes up when I've been rejected so many times after getting so close. Sigh. The tart turned out amazing! I used to make it way back when I was single and had dinner parties in Los Angeles. Definitely recommend the recipe. with or without the gluten!
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