There is no delicate way to say this, so I’ll be hiding under my desk after you read it. I just threw out my entire progress on Not So Innocent. 60k words and I couldn’t do it. This, ultimately, means that I have to push back the date of release. But it also means that the final product will be better. There are great parts of it, and I’ll be salvaging those, so at least that’s a comfort (small one, I know).
I could make all kinds of excuses and give you a full rundown of reasons. There is only one reason though: It’s not good enough and if I’m bored reading it, I can’t imagine putting it in front of anyone’s eyes. Better to scrap it all and start again, pulling out all those parts that excited me and putting them in an entire story that works.
I’m resetting time-period of future release to Fall/Winter 2012 (because I need some kind of a deadline or I’ll just take forever), but not a specific date. I hope you’ll all forgive me and know that it’s because I care the story’s integrity more than I care about a deadline.
In closing, here is a picture of Boy, our dog.
Please remember, should you feel the urge to find me and throw darts at my head, he needs BOTH his parents.
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35 comments
Sheila
Don’t give up….
Barb H
Well, I’m bummed to hear that because I LOVE Cai, however I really want it to be everything it can be so I’ll not so patiently wait for what is sure to be fabulous. I’m glad you feel only your best effort is acceptable instead of rushing it out and it not being the best it can be.
Dani Alexander
Thanks so much, Barb <3 That means a lot to me. I've been really worried about letting people down. It's great to know that y'all are so understanding.
Oh, the avatars are all generic unless you create one specifically yourself, or sign into Disqus with an account that has one.
Barb H
BTW, not sure why it put an avatar for another Barb because I’m not her. That’s why I put Barb H but for some reason it’s seeing us as the same person.
Moxie
I think its just great that you’re taking your time with this. Besides, you won me over with that cute puppy 🙂
Dani Alexander
Thanks, Moxie. I appreciate the understanding. He does have that affect on people. I’m not ashamed to admit to using him to my advantage LOL.
Ione
Hey Dani —
I just found your post. Don’t worry about it. As Jim Butcher said last year (I’m paraphrasing a bit): “You can have a half-assed book published on time, or a full-assed book published late.”
Give us the full-assed book, by all means! 🙂
Dani Alexander
Ione, that’s the best quote ever. Full-assed it is. <3 There's some partially good news (very small, but good) coming up in the next week.
Carnell
No worries. Take the time you need. It must have been hard for you to throw your work out and that tells so much about you and the respect you have for your readers. I don’t mind waiting because I know it will be awesome!!
Dani Alexander
<3 Thanks, Carnell
Antonio
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Well, if it is worth it when it finally comes out, we’ll forgive you
Dani Alexander
Promise to do my best to make it worth it!
sal
i.m sure it will be worth the wait. loved shattered glass.
Dani Alexander
Thank you so much, Sal! I hope it is.
JoeP
I’d rather read a better book! Please yourself and your readers.
Dani Alexander
And I’d rather give you a better book. Thanks for being so understanding =)
Nikki
Can’t wait for the next installment but having readers breathing down your back won’t make it happen any faster!
Dani Alexander
Haha It might help a little bit. I don’t want to be complacent! <3 Sorry you have to wait. I promise (hope) it'll be worth it.
theStarfly
Along with everyone else, I was super excited for the next installment, but if it wasn’t right for you, then it wasn’t right. I’m glad that at least some parts were salvageable, or else it would be quite a task to start all over again! I think I speak for most of us when I say that we’ll all be willing to wait for something better, even if we do wait with bated breath. Good luck!
If it makes you feel any better, I’ve re-read Shattered Glass three times since I bought it three months ago, so I’m sure anything you write will be amazing. <3
Dani Alexander
Oh wow, thank you so much, Starfly. It does make me feel better. I hope that the next one is just as dear to you.
theStarfly
And your dog is absolutely precious.
Barb
Waaaah!!! But I still love you! And respect you, probably even more – it must have been a tough decision….. I’ll still be here. Or there. That sounded stalkerish 🙂
Dani Alexander
Barb, you’re so far over the line of awesome, that awesome couldn’t possibly describe you! <3 (meant in the most positive way, by the by)
Louise Widger Southwick
I’d much rather it kicks ass than sucks donkey balls so take your time and do what you gotta do. I’ll just have to read Shattered Glass for the fifth time to get my fix. 🙂
Dani Alexander
Thanks, Louise! I’d rather that too. (And five times? Wow!)
ChaoticChris
Hang in there!!
Dani Alexander
Trying to. Much easier with all the positive comments!
MelissaDay
Please don’t feel bad about wanting to give us something wonderful. Believe me, we think it’s worth waiting for.
Dani Alexander
<3 Thank you!
Marleen
It’s fine, Dani. Do what you need to do. We’ll wait.
Dani Alexander
<3 Feeling a little bit like I can crawl back into the computer chair without getting smacked by a tomato =D
abbylucinda
S’Okay..Don’t get me wrong, I have been chomping at the bit for the next installment, but it’s gotta feel right to you. And thanks to Shattered Glass, our expectations are very high….but no pressure.
Dani Alexander
Thanks so much, Abby. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the support.
Becky
<3333 Do what ya gotta do. We'll still be here!
Dani Alexander
Thanks so much, Becky. I really needed to hear that <3