First of all, I'd like to congratulate AMANDA SWEARINGTON DEATON for winning a signed copy of XIANNE: VOL. ONE in a contest held by CYNTHIA SHEPP BOOK REVIEWS AND EDITING. (But, Father, if she didn't BUY it, how will we eat?/ Don't be so petty, Son, she's going to read my book!)

Also, thanks to Cynthia for promoting XIANNE (and somehow inspiring me to begin a blog--WHAT HAPPENED?)

As for Volume Two, I just finished the 3rd edit-&-revision of Chapter 5, and I started on Chapter 6 which is entitled ATOMIC NOOGIE. Obviously, a very dark and sinister section of the book.

Basically, I'm doing a chapter a day--for this 3rd time through--and when I've completed all 28 chapters, the novel will pretty much be ready for publication. I will then simply read it once more (a 4th time) just to try and catch any remaining errors in spacing, spelling, tense, etc. This is the same formula I followed with Volume One, and Cynthia Shepp proclaimed it "perfectly edited"--of course, she's a drunk, so reader beware.... :-)

Also, I should explain that I am sending friend requests to any and all who comment, like, follow, or otherwise telegraph their presence on my site here at Goodreads--unless, of course, you friend me first (guaranteed acceptance). This is purely a pathetic ploy to build a fan base for XIANNE; so, please, if you get captured by me, share the pain by tricking--ENCOURAGING!--others to come on board, as well.

Lastly...OK, AMANDA, I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO A REVIEW FROM YOU! LET ME HAVE IT!

Jayce