Had the final feedback session with reader number two for The Last Track, and it left me supercharged, ready to tackle the edits. Amazing how subtle suggestions can alter a passage so profoundly, yet even more incredible is the impact of hearing feedback with an open mind. It’s taken nearly four years to develop a listening style that works. Luck played a part; I drew a great team of readers. As much as they added to the manuscript–and in sum the contributions are enormous–I gained a lot personally, too.

Don’t know if any of The Eight or the Final Three might comment on this point, but I hope I made you feel heard; I certainly heard you. Bottom line: you all made me a better writer. For this I am indebted.

Honestly, it’s about time more people discovered how skilled this crew is.

And I’m working on it.