Continued Exhaustion...
I am still really, really tired. I know crisscrossing the country doesn't help, but I am just whooped. But obviously I suffer from a bit of OCD, because I can't not post before tucking in under the covers.
I did want to post last night, but then the wind just got taken completely out of my sails. My editor emailed me the sell sheet and cover for my upcoming Bible Study.I tried to upload the image here, but it didn't work...
First, my title was changed, and apparently that happened a while ago, but I just found out last night. I asked if the cover design was done, because I met someone at NOC who is going to give me feedback. So, instead of UnDoing Church: Not Your Mother's Bible Study, they eliminated the second part and replaced it with 'Preparing for Worship". Then, there are dual images on the cover of a woman with her hands in prayer position and on the bottom opened in worship position. But it just isn't in sync with my style,voice or content.
I had to step back and stop hyperventilating. At one point Howie said something in his characteristic dry wit, and I just started to cry. I have really high hopes for this study, but in its original conception with the sassy title and all. As a matter of fact, it is that sassy title that garnered all the endorsement support I have gotten.
I slept on it and didn't wake up feeling any better, so I called my editor who was sympathetic and encouraged me to be in contact with the committee...
So what else is new, and why won't I be able to join Pam for coffee this week? Because I got a new very part time job that involves driving to Scranton and doing chart reviews, and Monday and Friday are committed writing days. I have a wonderful and peaceful quiet spot. I just have to get there, and some days that mobilization can be a real battle.
I want to see if I can figure out how I can show you what the cover image is. If you are willing to share your honest opinion (which I am going to do with my editorial board) drop me an email and I will attach the image to an email.
Blessings, Kathy
I did want to post last night, but then the wind just got taken completely out of my sails. My editor emailed me the sell sheet and cover for my upcoming Bible Study.I tried to upload the image here, but it didn't work...
First, my title was changed, and apparently that happened a while ago, but I just found out last night. I asked if the cover design was done, because I met someone at NOC who is going to give me feedback. So, instead of UnDoing Church: Not Your Mother's Bible Study, they eliminated the second part and replaced it with 'Preparing for Worship". Then, there are dual images on the cover of a woman with her hands in prayer position and on the bottom opened in worship position. But it just isn't in sync with my style,voice or content.
I had to step back and stop hyperventilating. At one point Howie said something in his characteristic dry wit, and I just started to cry. I have really high hopes for this study, but in its original conception with the sassy title and all. As a matter of fact, it is that sassy title that garnered all the endorsement support I have gotten.
I slept on it and didn't wake up feeling any better, so I called my editor who was sympathetic and encouraged me to be in contact with the committee...
So what else is new, and why won't I be able to join Pam for coffee this week? Because I got a new very part time job that involves driving to Scranton and doing chart reviews, and Monday and Friday are committed writing days. I have a wonderful and peaceful quiet spot. I just have to get there, and some days that mobilization can be a real battle.
I want to see if I can figure out how I can show you what the cover image is. If you are willing to share your honest opinion (which I am going to do with my editorial board) drop me an email and I will attach the image to an email.
Blessings, Kathy
Labels: NOC, UnDoing Church Bible Study, writing disappointment
posted by www.kathypride.com at
10:50 PM
6 Comments:
Yes, send me an e-mail of your cover image. You know I will be honest. I am sorry you are so disappointed and I can understand why. I really liked your title. I don't think "Undoing Church: Preparing for Worship" even makes sense! Maybe this is a sign you need to look for a new, less authoritarian publisher. Or are they all like that?
love,
Katy
I would be happy for you to email me too, though I don't know how much help I'd be, I'm pretty clueless art-wise.
On the other hand, I think "Undoing Church: Preparing for Worship" makes perfect sense. Unless it has nothing to do with your book. What that line conjures up to me is that "religion" and our expectations of "church" get in the way of our true ability to "worhip" and also that worship isn't something that can be compartmentalized into a couple of hours on Sunday, but is how we live our lives....
I'd love to take a look at it. From one Kathy to another, I'll be as honest as possible :)
I don't like the new title, I guess i would pray about it-that must be so frustrating! I am sorry you can't come for coffee, but we'll do it sometime. Please keep me in prayer, my fibromyalgia is rearing its ugly head, and I'm having a bad pain week!I want to go out and love people, but I can't be very effective when I can't even leave the house!
Hugs,
Pam
Kara, please send me your email again so I can pop it off to you.
Pam, I tried to call and have cyber coffee with you. Actually, it was around dinner time and I tried to invite myself for a cyber meal. I am sorry your fibromyalgia is flaring. Yuck. I did write a letter to the committee this morning, and the head gentleman is going to see what they can do. Said he wished he had known earlier. Yeah, me too. I told him I responded just as soon as I found out...please pray. Thanks.
Thanks for trying to have cyber coffee or dinner with me! I had to finally put myself to bed with lots of pillows propping all my screaming muscles. Katja heated up a cup of soup for me, and joined me on my bed for soup and milk (she's 8, so that was pretty good!)
I left my cell in my purse, and didn't get out of bed to answer the landline. Today I feel much better! Praise God!I will keep praying for your book situation.
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