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Wednesday, September 13, 2006In-House EditorThat would be Eric. And I don't even pay him. I mean, how many husbands would spend an entire evening reading six chapters of wifey's latest manuscript, making notes in the margins along the way? I've sneered at my husband over the years for his non-reading status. This is a man who has watched Lord of the Rings, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Nicholas Nickleby without having read any of the books first. It's enough to make my skin crawl. But oh, he has redeemed himself, and I have been humbled. The guy is darn good at picking out dorky dialogue or overdone exposition. Not only that, but he's entertaining, too. He had me belly laughing at 10:30 last night (which is past my bedtime). There's nothing like listening to a husband's characterization of bad dialogue over a glass of wine. It's a good thing I'm dedicating this novel to him. He definitely deserves top billing. Time to get cracking. I've got some dorky dialogue to rewrite and a few weak words to replace. Thanks, Sweetie! Labels: writing |
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6of my readers are feeling chatty:
"Why for is this woe being mine?" the dorky guy said as the swizzle stick excavated his nasal passages.
Go Eric!
Eric is my kind of guy! I'm not a reader either! :)
I do plan to read YOUR books! Seriously...stop laughing. Really, I do.
Only the bravest of men would critique their wife's work...
Jerry:
Isn't it funny that way? DramaMama critiques my work without batting an eyelash.
She likes my stories, but will tell me if something reeks.
One day I need to get the courage up to share my stories. I figure my kids will get them when I die. lol!
Jillian, I just noticed, you linked to me!
I am touched...I think I may cry.
You are so very nice. Thank you again and again and again!
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