Thus far it’s been a hell of a week. I had my site switched to another server, which is why I haven’t put up a new post until now. I’ve been working steadily on my YA edits and I’m really happy with how things are going. I’ve received some fabulous feedback from a few folks that will definitely make my story stronger. It will of course require going back over the first fifty-five pages of my manuscript, but it can’t be helped. That’s what it takes to make the book the best it can be.
I’ve also started on my new YA project. I wanted to work on something completely different, so I’ve been brainstorming ideas with a couple of writer friends. They’ve helped me a LOT! I’m looking forward to uncovering the rest of the story. 
I received some upsetting family news over the weekend, which was truly brought home this morning when I signed onto Twitter and saw that Leslie Banks (ie L.A. Banks) had died. Sigh. I had the pleasure of meeting Leslie years ago at a Kensington dinner. At the time, I was feeling very uncomfortable because my agent was telling me one thing and the editor was saying another. We sat next to each other and spent the next two hours visiting. She made me laugh the whole time. When the dinner ended, she gave me her business card and told me to contact her agent. She also said if I ever needed anything to let her know. She meant every word. She was the kindest, most beautiful lady, both inside and out. The world has lost a shining light. May she rest in peace.
