Deadlines

Ha! I love the title of this post because it rhymes with the title of the last blog entry. And of course, it's appropriate to what I'm writing. I really shouldn't be writing this right now. I am thick in the midst of editing my manuscript, but I needed a break.

WestBow connected me with one of their editors. I have no idea how my book won. I feel like I need to take remedial English courses. I am SO grateful for that editor. I wish I could thank him/her personally.

I've had deadlines before. Papers, scripts. Things that were due at a certain time. But none of them were ever as important as this deadline. Tomorrow, my manuscript goes to the printer. It will then be put into book form and distributed to interested readers around the world. I could just be imagining its reach, but it has the potential to be big.

I have to say, I'm quite freaked out. I want this book to be perfect! I know it won't be, though...so I'm hoping that it will be the best I can do. And I hope God will pick up the slack. I can't do this alone.

Once I get these edits finished, I have to give it over to Him. I have to trust. I can tell you that when I hit the "send" button on the email, I will be holding my breath, crossing my fingers, toes, and eyes, and praying like crazy.