While researching website themes, I ran across an excellent set of pointers for authors from the coder at Nose Graze Limited: 5 Things I Like to See on an Author’s Website.
Please visit the site, and read the comments, too, which detail more must-haves for authors.
The item that wouldn’t leave my subconscious is under #5 Information & News:
News and explanations if a book is delayed (why, new ETA, etc.).
My 3rd book, The Binding is delayed, and here are the reasons. First, so many things changed in books one and two, that when I opened my year-old draft of three, it no longer fit. I pretty much had to start writing from scratch.
Second, I’ve had trouble with the ending. And if the ending isn’t right, then neither are some of the story threads.
I had to take a break from the manuscript to let my thoughts loosen from what I’d thought was going on in Annmar and Daeryn’s story. That took me through May and June, with some family events thrown in that were supposed to occur after the completed novel was to the copy editor.
Now, nearing the end of July, I just about have the ending revised. Next it goes to my critique partners, then I revise again, then off to the copy editor. I’ll start working with the cover artist, too. My best ETA is the beginning of October.
I suppose this is one of the benefits of indie publishing, I have the freedom to get it right. However, I also acknowledge it’s frustrating for the reader when a novel isn’t out when promised. I apologize. I want the story to be as good as it can be, and hope you’ll agree when you receive it.
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