I’m back from my week of family fun and Shakespearian drama. It’s always great to take some time off from the usual daily schedule, but as everyone can attest to I’m sure, when you get back that To Do list hasn’t gone away, it’s just gotten a lot longer.
First on the list is checking the proofs from Orca for my new graphic novel Wild Ride. As the letter from my kind (and patient) editor says: “This isn’t an opportunity to rewrite. That time has passed.” Indeed it has. Time to dot the i’s and cross the t’s and all that.
Once my eagle-eyed manuscript check is complete, then it’s time for me to get dolled up to meet Debbie Ridpath-Ohi, who’s going to be snapping a few pics of me for my up-coming profile for blogTO.com. Not sure when the profile hits the internets but, rest assured, you will be the first to know (okay, maybe the second, but I’ll tell you all eventually, I’m sure!)
Okay, off to proof, then get ready for my close up.
Hey, congrats on the Blog TO interview! Can’t wait to read it. And Debbie’s posted some of the photos of you on her personal blog – they look great, especially the black and white one. She takes way better pics than me, that’s for sure!
Wow, that was a nice long profile! And it wasn’t all about you (you’re the least ego-maniacal writer I know) and really focused on getting through to young adult readers. Way to go Liam, looks like things are going quite well with the writing and publishing. Nice to know what happens when you pull yourself away from Crash Team Racing. All the best, we’ll have to get together this summer to raise a glass.
Cheers!
Jason (the2scoops)
Wow, indeed – you are fast on the draw Jason! I’ve only just stumbled to my email to find that the profile is posted. Thanks for the kind words. It’s a bit weird seeing my mug up on the site, but I am glad Debbie posted some of my book covers – gotta get the word out and all.
And yes, that Crash Team Racing disc still gets a lot of use. I’ve managed to be able to race around the track and write stories at the same time – a very valuable skill to have to be sure.