Dialogue with my muse |
JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today? JOE: Relaxed. I spent last night with friends listening to a Coupe Devilles concert and dancing at Charlotte beach in Rochester. CALLIOPE: Sounds like fun. I'm glad you're continuing to socialize. What's doing on in your literary world? JOE: I am continuing to work on my revision of Marital Property, changing it to a first person account. The more I do the more comfortable I am with this approach. CALLIOPE: What do you like best about it? JOE: The characters are coming to life and all have a chance to share their perceptions on observations. I think it makes for a much richer story. CALLIOPE: I'm surprised you didn't think of it before. JOE: Sometimes I need a kick in the pants to see reality. I thank my readers for their incisive comments helping me sharpen the text. CALLIOPE: I agree that it's better not to write in a vacuum or at least let your story see the light of day for a little airing out. What do you have on the agenda for today? JOE: More of the same- work on Marital Property and work on marketing. CALLIOPE: Speaking of which, how is The Pastor's Inferno doing? JOE: Not so well. I think the book scares many people with its theme. CALLIOPE: What do you think you can do about it. JOE: I've been wondering that myself. I have been considering promotional material directly addressing these fears. I think it's at least worth a try. Talk with you tomorrow. |