Lots more done on the edit for Relic of Haven today!
Space Wizard is also planning to be at BOTH Raleigh Pride and Fayetteville this weekend, so we spent a lot of the day getting ready for that. Come see us, back the campaign, and get some queer books!
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When I reread any part of my manuscript.
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Got about 3000 words edited today. Not as much as usual, but still good progress.
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Lefeng tuned most of it out. It would be important, ey knew. But it was not something ey could help with. Leave it to those who could. Ey's concern was getting shelter for everyone.
By nightfall, they were temporarily settled. Chestef would sleep in the lean-to with eir Baba. Lefeng, Paiokp, and Kolchais all had space under a shelter Lefeng constructed in a corner of the compound. Tomorrow, ey would start work on a winter shelter – the not-so-temporary shelters the farwalkers used when they planned to stay in one place for several weeks or months. The shelters were named for the winter in-gathers when the farwalking clans came together and an entire mountain valley would be filled from end-to-end with the winter shelters of all the families there…
The future opened before Lefeng – but the past remained, dogging eir steps.
Got a good bit done on the final edit for Relic of Haven today!
Only 8 more days in the Space Wizard June campaign. I've got some exciting news coming out in an update hopefully tomorrow, so now's a great time to back your new #queer books!
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Back to developmental edits! Went over two book copy edits, then started on dev. edit round 2 for Relic of Haven, releasing in September!
Want to hear more about these books? Check out my talk with SJ about what's coming soon from Space Wizard!
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Eventually, the conversation wound down, leaving Lefeng with a strong respect for how much Kolchais understood eir home city. Finally, Lefeng decided it was time to leave. The once-weaver had said nothing, but Kolchais was obviously worn out and they had stayed far longer than Lefeng had planned. Ey stood and called Chestef back. Paiokp stood with em and they made their farewells.
"Come back tomorrow," Chotaitkysai said. Ey reached into a small pouch under eir tunic and squatted down beside Chestef. "Here, child," ey held out a colorful woven band that could be a necklace or headband.
As they turned to the gate, Lefeng saw Chotaikytsai grab the other cityfolk's hand and ask em to stay the night. Kolchais' expression told Lefeng ey had not expected the request. Lefeng hurried Paiokp and Chestef out, leaving the two city folk to talk. But it seemed the once-weaver was already changing eir habits, and that gave Lefeng hope.
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Another 4000 words edited. Making steady progress.
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I'm calling the first draft of Intent Magic done! I wrote a whopping 3830 words, rewrote the ending three times, and added a fun epilogue I've had in mind since the beginning. Going to stop looking at it for a week or two while I attend to some much needed developmental edits!
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It is really hard for me to focus on the editing today. So I'm on here, telling you how hard it is for me to focus on the editing.
Editing at the moment and came across the word agonizingly, except I had typed it agozniginyl. 😅
They passed by a few more villages and one town on the way to the city. The worst of the wave's damage seemed to be behind them, and Lefeng and Paiokp were doubly glad they hadn't decided to try for the southern cities. The wave must have been strongest to the south.
The trip itself went smoothly. Traveling in a group, most assumed them to be part of a family. Chestef's presence was unusual but Lefeng was clearly one of the trail-hardened farwalkers. Everyone 'knew' their children traveled with them.
The closer they get to the city the busier the trail got. On the last day, they traveled with a small stream of people. Paiokp said that most people come to the city by boat, usually. But with the damage from the wave, there may have been more foot traffic than usual.
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Almost 5000 words edited today. Good progress, especially with how bad my focus is.
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These sessions include pre-reading and are designed to offer constructive editorial guidance. Bookings are available to conference attendees, with limited spots available.
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Writing books takes longer than some people think. The reason your favorite author is talking about a book they're finishing that doesn't come out until next year is that they are going through edits and setting up promotions.
Wasn't able to write on Intent Magic today, but I packed up the rest of the Space Wizard Year 3 rewards to ship out! Most of the rewards from the Lesbians in Space campaign are also out, except for the hardback.
Had a great time at Gamer's Armory today, selling even more books!
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My one-breath micropoem "[steady, boy]" is online at dadakuku https://dadakuku.com/2025/06/15/dusted-in-pollen/ #specpo #amwriting #amediting
Only about 770 words on Intent Magic today, as we spent most of the day at Winston Salem Pride! It was coupled with the #NoKings protest there and we had a great turnout!
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