I signed up on June 29 for the writers' conference. I signed up for just one pitching session since only one editor that is interested in my type of stuff was available by the time I signed up. I feel really good about taking this step. As soon as I did it, I felt a lot of relief. I can do this thing.

Then on July 5 I declared myself done with the final draft of Johnny Angel's Halo. That was another big step. Now I find that there is more editing to do, but it's not such a huge chore. I got through the big scene and the big cuts ai needed to do to get to the end of the book. Now I need to do some tying together of things and mind the editing suggestions my readers are giving me.

Thanks again for your comments and encouragement, Erin and Janice.