Two Little Words

17 Sep

The End.

So 122k and some change later, I’m done. Okay, okay, look, 20k of it will be gone by the time I get around to a second draft, minimum, and I won’t come and hunt those of you kind or foolish enough to volunteer to be beta readers down until I get that far, so never fear.

But it’s done. I finished The Resurrectionists. The book I’m going to try and sell some day, after many many more drafts, by saying, “I decided to murder the historical romance genre, and then bring it back to life to bite people. On the face.” (I said that not so long ago to some friends. Reenie said I should use it to sell the thing, alongside Cory’s suggestion that I use the thing about it being my 1820s Philadelphia, Paranormal-Flavored, Occasionally Gruesome, Triple Romance Clusterf@$k a few weeks ago. Seriously, why am I not a copywriter? Oh wait, that’s why.)

So hey, celebratory post. If I were to congratulate myself, I think it’d be with this card.

Seriously, thanks for cheering me on, y’all. I needed it on this one. Never had anything get away from me like this before, and it was a lot more fun than it should’ve been. So now, I’m going to listen to really loud music and play my MMO of choice for like a week straight. And also, drink.

Wait, I was already doing that last thing. Well hey, now I can start earlier in the day. Time’s a-wastin’.

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Now playing: Kasabian – Take Aim
via FoxyTunes

15 Responses to “Two Little Words”

  1. Cate Gardner September 17, 2009 at 2:46 am #

    “I decided to murder the historical romance genre, and then bring it back to life to bite people. On the face.”

    You so have to use that. And I’m waving my hand in the air again to be on the beta reader list.

    Oh, and congratulations with a large squee attached.

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  2. JodiLee September 17, 2009 at 4:39 am #

    Oooo – Congratulations, Katey!

    *confetti and champagne*

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  3. Alan W. Davidson September 17, 2009 at 6:13 am #

    Hey, great news Katey. Reenie’s and Cory’s suggestions are more than just a little appropriate for the dust cover of the book. I’ll be rooting you on during the editing phase and look forward to reading it and being swept off my feet with romance (and zombies. And guts, etc.)-Alan

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  4. Michael Stone September 17, 2009 at 6:38 am #

    Yay for THE END! And I’m with Cate, you have to sub this to agents with “I decided to murder the historical romance genre, and then bring it back to life to bite people. On the face.”

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  5. Aaron Polson September 17, 2009 at 10:04 am #

    Man. The End.

    Awesome.

    Michael and Cate have the idea. What agent could resist a good murdering of the historical romance genre?

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  6. MeganRebekah September 17, 2009 at 10:09 am #

    I just found your blog, but can still feel that excitement for you on a completed journey! Congrats on hitting The End!

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  7. KVTaylor September 17, 2009 at 11:29 am #

    Thank you, Cate! I shall certainly come begging the very minute I pare this sucker down a bit. You’re the best!

    Jodi, thanks. I totally want some champagne about now. (They keep drinking it in the book. I get envious.)

    Alan, you’re too sweet! Hahahaha, thanks a ton.

    Mike, I think it’s decided then. I’ll do it! Thanks a lot. :D

    Aaron, I don’t know, but I doubt they’d like me very much if they could, right? Thanks!

    Megan, it was a fun journey, but inexplicably long, this time. Really nice to meet you, and thanks for stopping by to join the squee!

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  8. Natalie L. Sin September 17, 2009 at 1:26 pm #

    Well, if you’re going to drink then you need this video:

    Congratulations on reaching “The End.” From what you’ve posted, this is going to be a kick ass book : )

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  9. KVTaylor September 17, 2009 at 3:48 pm #

    Oh Nat, from cherry blossoms, to Mt. Fuji, to the beautiful crane, to a bunch of men in white shoes with nothing but fans to cover their naughty bits– that video was perfect. (Did you post that on your site, because I swear I’ve seen it. And there’s just no other way I could’ve. It is awesome.)

    Thanks dude. I hope it kicks ass eventually, because right now, the only ass it kicks is mine!

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  10. Natalie L. Sin September 17, 2009 at 4:31 pm #

    I did post it before, but some things are worth watching twice. And by twice I mean endlessly ; )

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  11. KVTaylor September 17, 2009 at 4:38 pm #

    I am in absolute agreement. And it’s too appropriate for my moment. I’m going to get a gin and tonic riiiiiight NOW!

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  12. Danielle Ferries September 17, 2009 at 6:40 pm #

    Woo Hoo! Well done.

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  13. BT September 17, 2009 at 9:00 pm #

    Streamers and parchments containing words of of congratulations are winging their way to your door as we speak (at least virtually they are).

    When you’re ready for a reader or two, count me in.

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  14. Meghan September 17, 2009 at 11:40 pm #

    Yay! I’ve been dying (no pun intended) to read this one – it looked so fun from the little updates and stuff you posted.

    Also a personal, selfish squee on the MMO thing. We’ve missed you. :)

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  15. KVTaylor September 18, 2009 at 12:45 am #

    Thanks Danielle!

    BT, I am so going to come looking for you in a few months. Thank you so much for the encouragement and the offer! (Wondered who the Potter-esque streamer messages were from. Thanks, man :D )

    Megh, I cannot WAIT to kick some orc ass. I always drop it when I’m in the middle of a book, but man. Ev is dying for some exercise. Eeeee!

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