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Hello, Absolute Writers! I've been a lurker for a while, and decided it was high time I joined the conversation. I've learned so much from all of you; I doubt I can come close to giving back as much as I've gotten, but I will try my best!

A quick bit about me: I live outside San Francisco, where I'm married with two teenaged kids. I've been working on a novel for about five years -- I think it's literary fiction, but the definition of "literary" kind of eludes me. I just finished it, and something about being able to say that seems to empower me to do things like join writers' communities like this one. It's like I've become legit somehow, which I know is ridiculous, because of course a writer is no less legit when she's working on her book as she is when she's done, but there you have it. And here I am.
 

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Hi! To be honest, I've been "working on" my novel for almost 15 years. (Many of those years I didn't actually do anything with it. Decided to get serious about it a couple of years ago.) Congratulations on getting this far! What is your next step?
 

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Cake!! I knew I loved this place! Why, thank you!

And DanaeMcB, it's nice to hear from another wanderer in the wilderness! In answer to your question, I have a query letter ready to go and am about to write my synopsis. In February I'm going to the San Francisco Writers Conference (just over the bridge from me) to do agent pitches. I hope you join me, soon, in the terrifying world of book selling!
 

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Welcome! I've been working on mine for years, so you aren't alone. :)
 

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And here I am.

I'm glad you're there. If you're ever in Lafayette, say "Hi" to my sister, Di. You may have to sign it, as she's also deaf. :ty:

Literary fiction is where the narrator and all the characters use a lot of big words, and they drone on and on about lofty subjects--sort of like Alleycat did in Post #2. :D

:welcome:, Fourteen. :hi:

Chase, jest jestin'
 

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Welcome to AW! Congratulations on your writing accomplishments, definitely pat yourself on the back for that you deserve it. Best wishes for the really "fun" part, or so I've heard!