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Permalink Reply by Tom Flood on May 31, 2012 at 7:26pm

No, just one of the next great Australian novels. Done it once. Will do it again.

Permalink Reply by Patricia A.Shannon/yeager(Patty) on May 31, 2012 at 9:54pm

I've worked on my novel "Before the Rooster Crows" for ten years and it's close to completion with editing. It's the hardest thing I think I've ever done, but to me, It's a DOOZY.

Permalink Reply by jeff herman on June 1, 2012 at 2:37pm

And is is as eligible as any to be "The One"!

Permalink Reply by Patricia A.Shannon/yeager(Patty) on June 1, 2012 at 4:59pm

Hi Jeff, If you're referring to mine, yes, I think it is. I hope it will be the one.

Thanks, Pat

Permalink Reply by jeff herman on June 1, 2012 at 5:04pm

You!

Permalink Reply by Patricia A.Shannon/yeager(Patty) on June 1, 2012 at 5:19pm

Thanks again Jeff, You're very kind.

 

Permalink Reply by Patricia Gligor on June 4, 2012 at 3:55pm

Every writer I know would love to write the next Great American Novel and I'm no exception. :)

Permalink Reply by Roger Lawrence on June 8, 2012 at 8:12pm

Although my writing will probably never be considered great, I would like to write a novel that people remember and say "hey that was pretty good." If that's the same thing, then yes, I would.

Permalink Reply by Kelli Stuart on June 9, 2012 at 10:10am

I am pouring my heart and soul into my book. It's taken me ten years to even believe I have the capability to write a story worth reading, but now that the book is starting to snowball and the characters seem to be developing themselves, I have so much more confidence. It may not be the next great American novel, but when it's all said and done, I am going to be extremely proud of the work I poured into it. I finally realized that I didn't choose to write this book, it chose me. With that in mind, I am moving forward in confidence and with the hope that someday others will read and appreciate the story.

It's really intimidating to put yourself out there like this! :)

Permalink Reply by Roger Lawrence on June 9, 2012 at 9:08pm

But well worth it all when you see your novel in print.

Permalink Reply by Patricia A.Shannon/yeager(Patty) on June 9, 2012 at 10:15pm

Kelli, I sooooo agree with what you have to say. Your comment mirrors how I feel and what I've experienced as well. My novel has taken me ten years to write, and for a long time, I thought I was the only writer ever to take so long to write it. It's always good to know other "great writers" take a long time to complete a story. Let's continue to believe we've written the next greatest novel.

Permalink Reply by Sharon Lindenburger on June 10, 2012 at 8:26pm

Actually, I would prefer the Canadian novel! <grin>

But having said that, I've recently edited a novel by a new writer whose book could definitely be classified as a great American novel, but as yet she has not found a publisher.