Q: It’s been awhile since you updated your blog. Where have you been? A: Writing, writing, writing. Oh, and did I mention I was writing? Just not on my blog.
Q: Can you give us an idea what you’ve been working on?
A: Aside from all the direct response marketing writing I do at work, I’ve picked up a bunch of new freelance copywriting clients. Oh, and I started a new book.
Q: I had no idea you do freelance copywriting. How long have you been doing that?
A: A couple years. It’s a fun way to stretch my writing abilities and pad my writing portfolio. Oh, and the extra money is nice too. I spend it on Marathon Girl and my kids.
Q: Wait, what was that about starting a new book?
A: Yeah, I’ve started a new book.
Q: What happened to the book you were working on this summer?
A: I finished it. Right now a 95,000 word manuscript is sitting on my hard drive – backed up, of course – waiting for me to do something with it.
Q: How come you haven’t submitted it to agents, publishers, or others who might be interested in it?
A: Because something’s wrong with it. I don’t know what, exactly, but it’s not ready to send out. I’ll probably rework it after I get book done.
Q: Can you give us a preview of this book?
A: Not at this time. I can say that I’m very happy with this manuscript and hope to shop it around in January 2009. Look for more information then.
Q: So have you given up writing on the blog?
A: No, of course not. I love writing on my blog.
Q: What can we look forward to on this blog in the coming weeks?
A: An essay on the selfishness of grief, my curiosity over Hillary Clinton accepting the Secretary of State job, and (hopefully) and update on baby #4.
Q: I’m glad you haven’t given up on the blog. When can we expect to see your next post.
A: Early next week.
Q: Do you –
A: Sorry, there’s no more time for questions. I have a lot of copy that must be finished by the end of the day. Catch up with me later.
Q: Thanks for the update. Looking forward to your next post!