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I would appreciate some intelligent guidance to my situation. Please allow me to explain.
In March, 2013, my first manuscript went under contract. Serious work by the publisher apparently didn't begin until December, 2013, when I was electronically introduced to the (assistant) editor with whom I'd be working and a marketing person with the firm. At that time I was asked to complete a lengthy form dealing with future promotional issues, including the names of four respected individuals that I knew who would function as reviewers of my book.
In May, 2014, I worked with my asst. editor to make necessary connections/revisions to the original manuscript. I was even sent a pre-production copy of the book to help in that pursuit. At that point in time I felt things were progressing as they should be.
In September, 2014, I contact my editor once again to see about the book's progress. My editor had nothing new to report and told me to contact the publisher directly. I had made several previous conections with the publisher (who had offered me the contract), so I thought nothing about asking. The publisher said he knew nothing of the book's progress; the (asst.) editor with whom I'd been working was in charge of keeping me apprised. At this point I started to feel as if I was being played along.
In October, 2014, I asked my editor once again for an update. The asst. editor said the manuscript was in the process of a series of three reviews by three separate editors. Due to its length (100,000 words) it would take time. I haven't heard anything since.
Since this is my first rodeo, I'd like some experienced feedback. Is this time table of events par for the course, or should I have reasons for concern?
In March, 2013, my first manuscript went under contract. Serious work by the publisher apparently didn't begin until December, 2013, when I was electronically introduced to the (assistant) editor with whom I'd be working and a marketing person with the firm. At that time I was asked to complete a lengthy form dealing with future promotional issues, including the names of four respected individuals that I knew who would function as reviewers of my book.
In May, 2014, I worked with my asst. editor to make necessary connections/revisions to the original manuscript. I was even sent a pre-production copy of the book to help in that pursuit. At that point in time I felt things were progressing as they should be.
In September, 2014, I contact my editor once again to see about the book's progress. My editor had nothing new to report and told me to contact the publisher directly. I had made several previous conections with the publisher (who had offered me the contract), so I thought nothing about asking. The publisher said he knew nothing of the book's progress; the (asst.) editor with whom I'd been working was in charge of keeping me apprised. At this point I started to feel as if I was being played along.
In October, 2014, I asked my editor once again for an update. The asst. editor said the manuscript was in the process of a series of three reviews by three separate editors. Due to its length (100,000 words) it would take time. I haven't heard anything since.
Since this is my first rodeo, I'd like some experienced feedback. Is this time table of events par for the course, or should I have reasons for concern?