Good bye Manuscript

Busy day ahead.

The manuscript---all 320 pages---goes in the mail today. I have just a few details to complete with the accompanying CD. Then, my 2.5 year baby will go to a potential nursery for proper editorial primping before landing on the bookshelves of America (I hope).

I have trained myself not to look at any more paragraphs or sentences before wrapping the notebook in its mailer. The editor can look at the manuscript in all its imperfect splendor.

As my mother says, it's like a painting where the artist never feels quite finished. I'm sure there will be plenty to do when and if someone agrees to take charge at the publishing company.

For now, I'll feel great satisfaction in having finished this massive project and sending it on its way.