Hurry Up and Wait

I pitched my 99,000-word novel to an agent 3 weeks ago. I'd had 15 minutes to sell her on me, my writing, something. 

She had already prepped by reading my 1st 10 pages and a query letter. So I decided to focus on my strengths as a writer, using examples to support.

My dialogue was sharp, said 2 reviewers.

My dialect worked. I was raised in the lingo and culture of Newfoundland yet I didn't overdo it.

My storytelling released details at just the right speed and intensity; in other word I paced my story well.

My descriptions brought the reader into the scene with sentient detail.

She asked for my next 50 pages.

Fabulous.

I sent them to her before supper that night.

A week ago, she asked me for the full manuscript. 

Yes!

Now... I wait. I read Kelley Armstrong so I can feel close and still connected to the conference where I'd met the agent and Armstrong, who both hosted workshops.

Happy weekend.