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[cathschaffstump]

Yesterday was lost to real flu and fatigue. I rarely stay in bed until 1 pm. I would have stayed longer, but the cat kicked me out. Really. She sleeps on the bed during the day and made it known that my staying made her daynap impossible. As soon as I made the bed, she jumped on it and hit the hay.

But before I went down, on Wednesday, I started into chapter 7 oral read. Yes! And it looks to be a fairly mellow weekend, so I'm optimistic about getting some more done. Ideally, I'd like to have the oral read through done by October 31st.

I'm itching to get back to the creative side of writing. The business side is important too, but right now, with my focus on agent sort and editing, I want to get down to some planning, plotting, and making the magic happen.

Next Wednesday and next Friday, I'll be sending out a couple more messages in a bottle to agents. For those who have been keeping count, you might remember that my current messages are out to Ethan Ellenberg and Kathleen Anderson. I'm eying Gary Heidt, Kate Menick, and Jessica Regel for my next round. Any data?

Okay, off to read your stuff!

Catherine

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[scieppan.livejournal.com]

I'll have to go back and look at my notes - I recall Kathleen Anderson was very helpful and kind. Will have to look up Jessica Regel - she's ringing a bell for me for some reason.

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

I've heard that Kathleen Anderson is a real winner from a lot of the folks who have interacted with her.

I'd be interested to know, in a private email, who are the agents you've liked the best, and-ulp-the least. We're not shopping the same kind of project, but I'd value your opinion on which ones were professional with you.

Also, I think Heidt sounds like someone to whom you should send your work, if you haven't already. My work for him is a long shot, but yours wouldn't be. My guess is that you've been thorough.

Catherine

[dracschick.livejournal.com]

sorry to hear you were so sick.

*hugs*

feel better,
Chris