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 Far more than a few people think and talk about someday writing a novel.  Some even start.  Some finish but never revise, and even if they do they never submit their work. Thus far I've managed to complete two novels.

From my research, the odds for a submitted manuscript to be published appear to be against the average writer--less than1% of novels written and submitted ever find a publisher.  Thus far, mine have proven better than the average submission (each novel made it out of one slush pile--Tor and Twilight Times) but didn't make the final cut.

For writers out there, with the state of the publishing industry's consolidation, the chances are grim--but not impossible.  The chances are utterly hopeless, however, if one doesn't actually submit.

One rule to remember with respect to anything related to publishing:
Glaciers move faster

Below is a bit of information about my novels.

Relic Tech

UPDATE  (October 2005) Submitted Relic Tech to Baen.  Anticipated month of reply is November 2006 if they pass, longer if they have an interest. Jim Baen passed away over the summer from an unexpected stroke and that has slowed down their turnaround time.

UPDATE ( November 2006) Relic Tech has merited a full read by the "slush pile" gate keeper. If she likes it, Relic Tech will be passed on to the Managing Editor, who would read it and say "Yes" or "No" to offering a publishing contract. No news is good news in this case, and will probably take another year. Odds are still quite long, but the first major hurdle (out from the thousands of manuscripts in the slush pile) has been achieved.

UPDATE  (February 2007) Still waiting a second full read.

UPDATE  (March 2008) "Under consideration by Upper Management."

So, what is my Science Fiction novel about?
 Read Teaser for Relic Tech     

Flank Hawk

UPDATE (May 2008) Sent submission package for Flank Hawk (cover letter, synopsis, sample chapters/sections) to Leucrota Press.

So, what is my Fantasy novel about?

Read Teaser for Flank Hawk

 

last updated: 6/08