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Only 90,000 words to go…

By on June 30, 2011
 

Signatures have been exchanged, and the deal is done. Most significantly for me at this stage, the deadline has been set. In January 2012, all being well, I will hand over my third novel. I began work in earnest this week, and welcomed back a familiar feeling of giddiness and discomfort – the usual combination of excitement and fear that is present when I’m writing.

I have given myself a huge challenge. All I’ll say about the story at present is that it takes place along the beautiful coastline of WA, and there’s a messy, complicated family (of course!), who are already hijacking my thoughts regularly. I have the feeling that however determined I am to take the reins of their story, there will be parts of the process where all I can do is hang on and try to enjoy the ride.

One of the best parts of this job is that readers I have never met are prepared to give my ideas and imaginings some of their precious time. My desire to write a fantastic story that will capture your heart and mind is as strong as your desire to read one, so wish me luck, and let the fun and hard work begin!

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Sara Foster lives in Western Australia with her husband and young daughter. She divides her time between writing, book editing and being a mum. Her passions include the natural world, photography and travel.
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13 Responses to Only 90,000 words to go…

  1. Marg July 1, 2011 at 8:09 am #

    Woohoo! Congratulations!

    Now, get to work! *winks*

  2. Anj (@anjwrites) July 1, 2011 at 11:32 am #

    I can honestly say,I cannot WAIT to read it! Y’know, in like a year ;)

  3. sara July 1, 2011 at 11:57 am #

    Thanks both of you – all encouragement and whip-cracking apppreciated!

  4. Natasha Lester July 1, 2011 at 1:01 pm #

    Good luck with it Sara – looking forward to reading the finished product!

  5. Emily July 1, 2011 at 2:29 pm #

    Coastline of WA is indeed a very worthy place to set a book :) Best of luck, looking forward to reading it.

  6. Cate Pearce July 1, 2011 at 2:33 pm #

    I won’t hold my breath, not literally coz that’s a long time to wait, but I’m metaphorically holding it and will be cheering you on from the sidelines.
    Now get cracking baby….

  7. sara July 1, 2011 at 4:26 pm #

    Thank you, I agree re coastline, and good wishes much appreciated.

  8. sara July 1, 2011 at 4:28 pm #

    Thanks Natasha!

  9. sara July 1, 2011 at 4:31 pm #

    Thanks cate, glad you’re not holding breath literally or I would have to write really really fast! I am buoyed by your cheering :)

  10. noreen shiers August 28, 2011 at 2:38 pm #

    sounds great. cant hardly wait. i am sure it will be as good or even better than the first two. guess i will have to be patient. as i borrow from the local library.

  11. sara October 12, 2011 at 11:06 am #

    Thanks Noreen, I hope so! (sorry for the delayed response!)

  12. Jason Boaden January 10, 2012 at 2:38 pm #

    Congratulations. Looking forward to the 3rd book.
    No pressure, but you’ve got two great books to live up to…

  13. sara January 16, 2012 at 9:11 pm #

    Thanks Jason, I’ll do my best :)

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