Sunday, August 2, 2015

Don't Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful


When it came time to write the acknowledgement section of my novel, Just a Kiss, I thanked Luciana Parmigiana, my dog.  I know what you're thinking.  Yes, I realize that Lucy can't read (not that I know of). I understand that she is "just a dog." But here's where it gets a little complicated.

I'm not sure I would've written the book without her by my side.  


Just a Kiss is the first "official" book I've written.  It took far longer, (I cut 30,000 words from the first draft), and required more discipline than I expected to complete the novel. 

Being alone, in front of a computer for months can get tedious and that's where Lucy saved the day. 
  
 
She stayed by my side, at all times and soon, Just a Kiss, became "our" project.  I'd read sections of the story to her daily. She seemed to bask in the words.


What would I have done without Lucy, my "surprise" baby and my first "small" dog?  Would I have shelved the story before finishing? 
Would I have given into all those tempting invitations and gone back to my "other" life, the one that doesn't require parking my butt at a desk all day?

I'm not complaining about any of the work, I'm just giving credit where it's due.

So, thank you, Lucy love.  I couldn't have done it without you.


Until next time,
0x-Kate 

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