Trunk Novel Sees the Light of Day

A few minutes ago I finished my first pass over one of several trunk novels. This one wasn't awful as-is, but I've certainly learned some things since I wrote it and made some minor changes and major deletions as I reread it. (It was so old that characters recorded cassette tapes for one another!)

At 97,000 words, it still needs serious pruning, but it's good to be working on it again. I'd forgotten how much I liked these folks!

I suppose before I begin editing for length I need to do some market research, see if I can determine the most saleable finished length and make that my goal.

Maryn, feeling as if she's accomplished something even though the work's just beginning

Well, I bet the publisher will give you a real good idea whether it's okay, don'tcha think? When they buy it, that says something!

Do you mind telling us what sort of work it was and where you sent it, or might that jinx you?

My MMF is more Romance-y than I remember it. Makes me think there might be a bigger potential market than a threesome would ordinarily have. Or not. Since I don't read much romantic erotica, I really don't have a feel for what's out there and what's too far out there.

Anyway, good luck with it!

Maryn, who should head for bed