Onto the topic.

I’m working on two novels right now.  That statement makes me prouder than anything else true that I have to say.  Saying that I’ve finished the rough draft and an edit on one of them doesn’t even compare, because that doesn’t imply whether or not I’m still working.  But I am, I’m working very hard.  This is all new to me, and I’m sure with practice I’ll be working with substantially more efficiency and skill someday; but I am working hard.

I’m going to give it another week for Summeryear beta readers to get back to me.  Likely on September 7th, then, I’ll start compiling my notes and spend another couple weeks editing.

That edit will put Rusalka* on hold, because to get the entire edit finished within a couple of weeks it’ll probably need my full attention.  Until the 7th, I’m working on outlining and brainstorming for Rusalka.  Occasionally thinking about what I can do for Summeryear without all the notes together, but mostly leaving that at peace for now.

Rusalka exists in a very fun state of outlining right now. I’m getting more and more into the story myself and it’s evolving at a solid pace. Until I start writing it out, however, there still isn’t really much to say about it specifically. Once I start, I’ll update regularly with word counts and comments on how it’s all coming along. I’ll do that here and on my Twitter.

*Czech-English translation: undine.  English-NonfolkloreobsessedEnglish translation: water spirit.

Some notes for newcomers:  My name is Eve Barrett.  My first novel is called Summeryear, and is in it’s second edit right now.  No word on agents or publishers yet, but I’m looking forward to sending it out for the first time.  I am an aspiring novelist and taking my first stab at blogging, and I’m also a digital artist.  You can check out my art at http://amorebravekitten.deviantart.com/