>I had a large envelope in the mail from N.Y. yesterday–my revisions on A Suitable Wife. They’re partly daunting, partly eye-opening and partly ‘Oh, yeah. I can do that’. At first I read through them, my heart racing a bit, stomach churning. Then I sat them down and walked away, telling myself not to panic. Another read-through later and I began to see how the needed changes would strengthen the manuscript. Not that I doubted they would.
Revisions are a great opportunity and I don’t want to rush into the changes. So far, I’ve just read and re-read, checking the referenced pages to see which scene or paragraph needs to be changed. Tonight I printed out the entire manuscript. Tomorrow I read through the notes again, and then the manuscript, making notations in the margins where I need to make changes.
What little I’ve already read of A Suitable Wife has revived my passion for these characters and this story.
I can do this. I want to do this. For Sam. For Rosie. And for me.
CAROL BURNSIDE / ANNIE RAYBURN 
>You can do it! I have faith in you! 😀
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>Thanks! They really do seem quite doable. It was just the idea that this is so important for me to get right and what if I screw up this opportunity? I’ll get over it and (hopefully) get them done quickly. 🙂
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>I have goosebumps for you! How exciting that someone believes in your writing. Take your time and enjoy your lack of deadline. This may be your last chance ever!!!!
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>Yeah, Carol!!!!I’m so happy for you….Good luck on the revisions.Tami
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>You can do it, Carol. Revisions always seem the most daunting when you’re first looking at them.Wishing you good luck. Keep us posted on how it’s going. And TAKE YOUR TIME!!!
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>I know you can do it, Carol. Like everyone has said, take your time. 🙂 Yay!
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>Hey Carol,Yes, Randy relayed your news to me! And WOW, it is so exciting!!!! What a boost! I have no doubt that, with the suggestions provided, you’ll make the story even better!I am so happy for you!!Brooke
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