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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