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Oh Where, Oh Where Did My Editor Go?

By on February 16, 2009 in Moody, The Familiar Stranger, Undiscovered

Again and again, after I announced the sale of the book formerly known as Undiscovered, congratulatory notes told me how lucky I was to be working with THE Andy McGuire. I totally agreed.

(Slight recap) Days before leaving for the ACFW conference, I had gotten the exciting news from my agent that Andy wanted the first three chapters. We ended up at the same table for a meal, but he never mentioned how he felt about my writing, and I wasn’t about to ask in front of a large crowd of onlookers. I’m pretty used to rejection, but I still like to absorb it in private!

But he soon made it clear that he loved the book and jump started the committee meetings at Moody. He moved the process along really quickly to compete with the other house’s offer.

I had visions of a long, fruitful career of an editing-writing partnership with him. I’d even decided what to get him for our first Christmas together.

Then … he quit two days after I signed the contract! He moved to non-fiction with Bethany House. Not even a week into my contract, my book had been retitled and I’d lost my dream editor. That, folks, is publishing!

However, after I laughed and cried at the same time, I found myself in really good hands with Paul as editor and Randall as my marketing manager. I’ve felt valued and cared for every step of the way. Whatever fears I had of being left unsupported have proven 100% false.

The Familiar Stranger will be MUCH stronger because of the talks Paul and I have had. I can’t wait for you to read it!

4 Responses to Oh Where, Oh Where Did My Editor Go?

  1. Jessica February 16, 2009 at 5:23 am #

    Yeah, those editors do seem to jump around. 🙂 Glad everything worked out for you!

  2. Susan J. Reinhardt February 16, 2009 at 2:27 pm #

    Hi Christina –

    It’s obvious the stress doesn’t let up when the “big call” finally comes. After connecting with a great editor, the change must have been traumatic.

    Hopefully, things have settled down and are moving forward without a hitch.

    Blessings,
    Susan 🙂

  3. Avily Jerome February 18, 2009 at 10:32 am #

    Sometimes God’s plans don’t make sense, but He usually knows what He’s doing in the long run! 🙂

  4. Winter February 18, 2009 at 5:10 pm #

    I’m glad you connected with your new editor. My agent and I are still waiting on word from Moody. It’s been a while now, I wonder if that’s a good sign?