Thursday, September 3, 2009

Confusion and Aacks

I loved so much about my first draft of the fourth book until I heard what the publisher of the line I was targeting was looking for.... argh.

I love my heroine. Her spirit. Her reason for her choices. And I love the secret history between her and the hero.

Now I am floundering. I am trying to figure out how to fix my original story idea and have it ready to pitch in a month. But my brain is not cooperating.

I know what I originally wanted to tell and show. I know what she believed. I know why and how he broke down her defenses.

I don't know how to reconcile the beginning thoughts with what I know now....

2 comments:

Houston A.W. Knight said...

C-

My bit of advice...do what you feel is right for you...it's your book...make the changes if you feel right about it...or keep your story and find another house.

Now come on over to my blog and pick up another award!

Hugs
Hawk

Christine said...

Hawk: you must be my spirit guide! I have found a solution for my dilemma regarding the heroine while at the same time staying true to my original story. Mwah! And now my guy, well, I LOVE him... he's a sweetie and a lover all wrapped up into yummy!

I just picked up my award...

XO
Christine