So I finished my rough draft of my young adult fantasy, Quiver — it’s right at 50,000 words. And it’s pretty much all crap at this point (more like a long outline than anything else). I’ve got some good scenes, especially the big fight scene at the end. But the problem is that the beginning sucks and I have no idea how to fix it at this point.

I’ve rewritten the first four chapters three times now. But every time, I feel like the setup for the story is totally cheesy. So I think I’m going to put it aside for a while and work on revising my Spy book , while I noodle on the beginning.

Or I might try one more crack at rewriting the beginning of Quiver. What can I say? I’m a glutton for punishment … :rolleyes:

What about you guys? What do you do when you get stuck on something? Share in the comments.

One year from today, Feb. 3, 2010, the first book in the Assassin urban fantasy series will be released. At least, that’s the plan right now. I know it’s a long wait, but I really think it will be worth it.

Since there’s a year to go now, things will start gearing up soon (finally!). My editor, agent, and I will be talking official titles for the first book and the series as a whole. That’s the first thing that will get nailed down and finalized, probably by April or so.

I should get some preliminary cover art by June/July, and I’ll have to do copy/edits revisions probably around September or so. Advanced reading copies will start going out in November/December for reviews.

Anyway, more to come, so stay tuned! :ww:

Is over at Romancing the Blog. I’m talking about some of my 2009 reading resolutions. Enjoy!