DANCING DEMONS Update

It's been longer than I intended since my last post. However, I've had more important matters to work on - say, DANCING DEMONS. Quite frankly, I'm impressed with myself, and I'll explain why.

The very ORIGINAL draft (then titled Hunted) was an eye-bulging 180,000 words. Since then I've cut and honed it and, while the essence is the same, the writing is tighter, story-line improved, AND the word count is now down to 85,000.

Whoo-hoo-hoo - big difference!

I say again: once 180K is now 85K.

I never thought THAT would be possible - ever. But I pushed myself and made the cuts I never thought I'd be able to. Lo and behold, it reads so much smoother and tighter! So everyone, never be afraid to cut (as well as rewrite). Yes, every word is an extension of your soul, I know, but... sometimes your soul is a little too clingy and you have to learn to let go. Burn those bridges. You'll be better off.

And now after all that, I've prepped it to the point that I've started the querying process up. Going to have to double up on my happy meds for sure; life's anxious enough without querying agents about your manuscript you've slaved over. Yes, that was purposely melodramatic. ;) One thing is definitely for sure, though - you absolutely must love what you do because this is not the right business to coddle your self-esteem lol.

I'll leave it at that. Just wanted a quick update on my recent endeavors.

Until next time!

Katie S. Taylor

About to Start Querying - Yikes!

It's terrifying, really. Especially without any Prozac and Vistaril in my system, =). Not as terrifying as when I thought I would my little girl when I was giving birth, but pretty terrifying, nonetheless.

But I'm going through with it. I've worked hard to get where I am with DD, and it deserves for me to see it through. I'm not waiting any longer so life can knock me back down and get me sidetracked. I'm doing this more me. For my little girl and husband, so they have something they can be proud of me for. Mainly my little girl. She's my whole world. Heart & soul.

Am and Kaleb deserve it too. They deserve a chance to get out there and share their story. But we'll see what happens. Cross your fingers, say a prayer. =). I'll keep you posted!

KS