Basically I have a year of contract hunting, which I'm actually really looking forward to.
As for the actual sequel, the writing is very nearly finished, but it's going to take some serious editing before I can start sending out submissions. It's exciting to almost be back in the position again, after all its such a great feeling to finish a story, particularly when this one is so much longer than the first. Alongside another hopeful book publishing, I am going to be having another marketing push with Waterstones to try and get their support in Lincoln and hopefully Norwich around the Christmas holidays. If i can't manage to get them to stock my book, which would be understandable, then they have suggested that they would be willing to help set up events for me within their branch.
I think since that time when I started sending out my submissions for my first book, I have gone throug the steep learning curve from being a naive amateur writer with a painful level of optimism, to becoming more commercially aware in the way of the publishing industry and the steps that are required of me to try and get my book attention and sales. The main thing that has stayed the same for me is my love of writing, and my purpose behind continuing it; it is never a matter of making money that drives me, so much so that no further publications in traditional publishing would not damage my spirits. Instead it is simply a love of writing and a drive to have my stories told that keeps me going, stories that hopefully some people will want to continue reading.
Thanking ye kindly.
Much Love,
L.H
