Deborah and William’s story is complete, now. Short at 80,000 words – the shortest book I’ve ever written – this contemporary tale has just the slightest nod to nerve-tingling possibility. It’s a tense and riveting read, bordering on “psychological thriller,” as you wonder, first, if Deborah is such a good choice for William. This quickly swaps to you wondering whether William shouldn’t just be knocked in the head and dumped over some bridge. Then it gets scary when William and Deborah both seem like they ought to be institutionalized (or maybe they’re just special in some very weird way). But there are good times, too, as Deborah struggles to grasp the nuances of parenting while William tries to get a handle on truth and consequences, gains dignity, and begins to experience the joys that trust and caring bring as happy reward. Action speaks louder than words in this tense tale of a grieving forty-something who is bequeathed guardianship of a murderous child who’s ruled by hatred and rage.
Now comes the research — trying to find an agent who works with the publishers I’m seeking for the book. I’m doing that using a wonderful online service called http://www.querytracker.net/ It’s worth the $25/year full membership fee, but there’s a free option, too. Their forum is a great help, too, for those of you wanting the first five pages of your manuscript reviewed or need query help.
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