Life has turned incredibly busy for me, and on top of everything, Harlequin Medical Romance requested another round of revisions to bring my manuscript up to their publication standard. I am thrilled Love, Hospital Style is still under consideration. Yet I am saddened to have to cut more of the secondary characters I love, and nervous about what it will take to replace more deleted scenes with even better ones.

While deciding how to proceed, I grappled with the question, “If I make all the changes the publisher is requesting, will I still be telling the story I want to tell?” After numerous conversations with myself, and my husband, I decided that as a writer it is my job to find a way to tell the story I want to tell, within the publishers guidelines. Unless, of course, I don’t want to see my work in print, in which case I can write whatever drivel I want.

Since I do seek publication, and am lucky enough to have found an editor interested in my voice and willing to work with me, I’d be a fool not to take this opportunity to transform my story into one that both Harlequin Medical Romance and I can be proud of.

So it’s back to work for me. I’ll do my best to keep my blog updated so please stay in touch. Wishing you productive days filled with positive experiences.