Tag: Novel
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Final Manuscript Advancing to Typesetting
As we near the end of 2022, I reflect back on when the year began. At that point I had a manuscript for a crime novel that was almost ready to hand over to my editor. The book had already been through what is called a macro edit where the plot was scrutinized and I…
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The Publishing Journey Begins
This morning I sent the final manuscript for my book Islands of Deception to the publisher. After three years of writing and editing, it’s exciting to start the self-publishing journey. It’s a strange feeling to end the editing process after making so many revisions to the lives of the characters, their interactions with each other,…
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The Ultimate Setting
The sun settles into the horizon, closing out this day. The soothing rhythm of waves gently disperse against the sandy beach. A gentle breeze ruffles my hair. The clouds above begin to glow with fantastic hues of orange. This is what I love about northern Michigan and being close to such beautiful natural settings. It…
Chris G Thelen, Author 