Category: Jana

After more than twenty years of trying to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up… I have finally found the job that is a perfect fit for me.  Now I am making some progress on becoming a proofreader.  I can’t even believe how great it is to have a job reading for a living!!  It also has the hours I need (which is whenever – as long as I can meet my deadlines) and the perfect dress-code (whatever I want – I can even stay in my jammies all day if I want).  The best part, one that makes me really happy, is that having this job means I don’t have to miss any time with Ryan or worry about having to take time off if I am sick or on vacation.  I also don’t have to commute to an office – so that means I can save money on gas… which is really important in this day and age.  I like being able to help produce excellent books for the world to enjoy.  What could be better? 

I only wish I could have been paid for all the books I have read in my life – heck!  I could be a millionaire by now!!  At least once I really get rolling, I will be paid for reading rather than paying to buy the books so I can read.

I am now working on the second draft of my first novel – which basically means re-writing the whole thing!! 

Actually, it’s good because I can take a fresh approach to the  book and make the changes that need to be made to help keep it flowing well.  It does feel good to finally be this far along in the writing process.  It took me a long time to to finally get 100,000 words written, which is about 300 pages, (and we celebrated!!) but I’m hoping that the rewrite won’t take as long. 

My biggest problem has actually been having too much material – so I just may have to write several books… bummer!  I really think it could make a great series though.  Frankly, even if I don’t get these books published, I feel I have to write them.  It’s just something I have to do.

The writers seminar that I went to a couple of weekends ago was really great and gave me lots of info I needed to feel encouraged enough to think I have a shot at getting published when I fianally get done.  This is all so exciting!!