Alchemy and Meggy Swann is three steps closer to being a real book. First, I finished the copyediting. That’s the part of editing where I have to change commas to periods and periods to commas and argue about spelling and grammar and odd turns of phrase. It’s also the part where I secretly snarl at my copyeditor but really shouldn’t because she is only doing her job and making my book better. But it feels so good.
Second, I saw a drawing of the art for the cover. Meggy looks beautiful with Louise the goose on her lap and alchemical implements in the background. I can’t wait to see it all finished in full color.
Third, Clarion has announced a publication date of April 2010. I hope all of you readers will look for my story of Meggy Swann, sent to the London of Elizabeth I, to assist her father the alchemist. I grew very fond of Meggy through the writing and I’m certain you will like her, too.
