Sunday, May 19, 2013

Eiffel is DONE!

By Michael Seese

Friends, as we speak, The Secret World Of Gustave Eiffel is sitting in the queue of my local printer. His initial estimate was one week. So by this time next week, I might be able to report that it's boxed and on its way to Paris for the American Library In Paris Book Award contest.

Let's recap:

1/8:    I learned of the contest.
1/12:  I wrote the first words.
3/12:  I finished the first draft (with acknowledged gaping holes) at 57,323.
5/10:  I finished the final draft, sent it to the proofreader, and began designing the cover.
5/17:   REALLY complete at 79,600 words.


By the way, here is the cover.








































I don't think I want to try doing this -- writing and publishing a novel in 5 months -- EVER again.

Wish me luck!

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7 comments:

  1. Wow, 5 months?!?! That's crazy! Congrats!

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    1. When I started, I wasn't sure I could do it. And about a month ago, I would have bet against myself. But I pulled it out.

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  2. Excellent!

    I am such a slow reader, combined with work and gardens demanding attention NOW, I haven't gotten as far as I would have liked. But, what I have read so far is extremely well written and engaging. Looking forward to seeing the hard copy!

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    1. I'm a slow reader too. Thanks for the encouraging words. It really IS good to hear, "So far, I like it..."

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  3. Congrats and good luck!! I hope it does well (you know, like, WIN!).

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    1. Even if it doesn't win, I now have another book for agents to turn down. :)

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  4. Oh my God!! Congratuations!!! I wish you the best of lucks! Cover is awesome!

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