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Jericho Writers caught up with me again...

2/12/2022

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Doesn't seem that long ago that the lovely Esther from Jericho Writers did her first interview with me. Esther caught up with me again to see what it's been like for me, post two-book deal with Bookouture. Here it is:
What to expect from a two-book deal

An interview with Steffanie Edward

Most of us dream of closing a publishing deal on a book– and for author Steffanie Edward, that dream has come true, twice over. We’re lucky enough to call Steffanie one of our success stories, after she received our very first Self-Edit Your Novel course bursary in 2018 and went on to secure a two-book deal with Bookouture. I chatted to Steffanie again, almost two years after first interviewing her. We talked about how things have been since, and her experience writing a second book with the existing expectation of a publisher to satisfy. ​

Below, you’ll find out more about what it’s like to write the second book in a two-book deal, and how you yourself could apply for our life-changing bursary.


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Esther (JW) : Hi Steffanie! Please could you introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your history as a writer?
Steffanie: My name is Steffanie Edward. I was born in St Lucia, in the Caribbean, but brought up in London. My writing career is a common one, I think. I started off writing short pieces that I considered to be stories, until a tutor at one of my earlier writing classes explained that due to their structure and POVs, they were only short pieces. After mastering that, and getting some of my short stories published, I moved on to have a go at novels. Following numerous rejections, I was offered a two-book deal with Bookouture in August 2020. My first novel, ‘This Other Island’ was published in May 2021 and ‘My Mother’s Gift’ in March 2022. 


Esther: Were there any notable differences between writing your first and second book? 
Steffanie: The first novel I wrote was a good 30 years before I was offered the publishing deal. That novel ended up in a box. When I submitted my first published novel, ‘This Other Island’ to agents and publishers, my main worry was, of course, whether it would be good enough to attract an agent or publisher. My added concern was that a couple of my characters were not ‘mainstream’ characters. They didn’t speak standard English, and I wasn’t sure how easily an agent or publisher would warm to that. Thankfully, Bookouture did.
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The offer of a two-book deal from them was something I wasn’t expecting - or prepared for. When I was asked whether I had anything else, I thought straight away about the novel I’d previously written. It was practically polished, but it, being a magical realism novel, wasn’t the right genre for the two-book offer. So, thinking fast, I pitched a story idea I had only written a few notes on. After submitting a synopsis for that particular story and having it okayed by Bookouture, the main pressure for me was making sure I delivered on time and that the quality of the second novel was as good as the first, if not better. The wonderful thing with working on the second book after signing the contract is that, unlike when writing the first novel, I could now work knowing that this book was going to be published. Questions and anxieties around finding an agent or publisher were removed. I found that a very motivating factor.


Esther: How much of a brief were you given for book two? Did the publishing house have certain expectations? 
Steffanie: There wasn’t much of a brief for book two, except that it had to be in a similar genre to the first. That second novel ended up being ‘My Mother’s Gift’. 


"The offer of a two-book deal from them was something I wasn’t expecting - or prepared for."

Esther: Were there any surprises? 
Steffanie: One of my biggest surprises was having to change the title for my first novel. It was a title I’d grown attached to but, according to the contract, the publishers had the final say on this. Fair to say, I soon grew to love the new title and found it very fitting. I also had to accept that there was a team of experienced industry experts working behind the scenes, who wanted my work to be as successful as I wanted it to be. Having learnt that lesson, I gave my second novel a working title, which I knew was very likely to change before publication. 


Esther: As you were locked into the deal, to what extent would you have been prepared to make compromises on the second book? 
Steffanie: Apart from the change in the title of the books, I was never put into a position where I felt I had to compromise. I had submitted ‘This Other Island’ to an agent who suggested I made all my characters speak standard English or closer to it. Needless to say, that was a no go for me because it would mean making my characters less authentic. Fortunately, Bookouture was happy with my characters the way I wanted them to be.


Esther: How does your writing routine help you keep to deadlines? 
Steffanie: When it comes to deadlines, the first thing I try to do is give myself extra time so that I can deliver on the agreed date. I hate being late and feel disappointed with myself, if I am. Once the editing process begins with the publisher, there are quite a few deadlines to meet. Whilst writing my two published novels, I had been taking care of my mother who had Alzheimer’s. That added an element of uncertainty to my writing routine. I’d make up for any time lost during the day, by putting extra hours in in the evening. My mother, sadly, passed away in June this year. Amongst the sadness and sense of emptiness that has brought, I do now have more than enough time, and flexibility, to enable me to focus more on my writing. 


Esther: What’s next for you? 
Steffanie: Before having ‘This Other Island’ and ‘My Mother’s Gift’ published, I had written a novel – working title, ‘Whispers from the Soursop Tree’ – a magical realism novel set in the future, in the Caribbean. I’m in the process of polishing this novel up before submitting to agents. 

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If you
haven't yet
got your copy of  
'This Other Island'
    
  or


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'My Mother's Gift' 
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they are both available on kindle, audible or hard copy from Amazon. Happy reading, with or without tears!
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A lot's happened

1/11/2022

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...since my last blog post. For one, my second novel, ‘My Mother’s Gift’, hit bookshelves (virtual and physical) on 22nd March, this year. ​​

Writing 'My Mother’s Gift’ was painful in parts, because as some of you may know, I was taking care of my own mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s at the time. Note I say, ‘was’ because after 16 years of living with this terrible disease, my dear, kind and loving mother passed on to join The Ancestors on 3rd of June this year. Deep breath.... Yes. Those of you who have lost someone close will be able to identify with this grieving journey. 

​If you've read 'My Mother's Gift', hope you enjoyed it! And look out for my next novel. No name, no date as yet, but it's coming...

To lighten this post, I’m adding the last interview I had with Black Fiction Addiction after ‘My Mother’s Gift’ was published. 

Have a little read here: blackfictionaddiction.com/2022/03/steffanie-edward-3/

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Comments welcomed.
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Thoughts on a Title

20/5/2021

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When my publishers, Bookouture, came up with the suggestion of a name change for my novel, I’d grown used to knowing as, ‘Nothing Stays In The Dark Forever’, it took me by surprise.
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Made me feel a little sad like being told as a child that the party I was looking forward to going to, had been postpone or cancelled. ​
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It was clear in my contract that the publishers had the final say on the title of the book, but since my editor had said from the start that she thought the title was a good one, I never anticipated the change. 
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​I gulped when she called proposing it, but within seconds loved it.
The new title, ‘This Other Island’, has a good ring to it; fits the story and, is shorter – more snappy. Yes. I love it. ​​

​​As a writer, you can get very attached to your work, including the title you probably took months or years to come up with.

 Publication day for ‘This Other Island’, is tomorrow.

Yeepee! ​

It’s always interesting to hear how others see and interpret your story – what it brings up for them.

My expertise is writing, and it’s great to have another expert help with finding the best title for your story.​​

Working on the next novel in my two-book deal, I have a working title, which I am not attached to. I am focusing on telling the story I want to tell and keeping an open mind about what the title will finally be.
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​​Kind of exciting really, like anticipating a
wondrous gift.

If you read and enjoy 'This Other Island',
please let me know.

Happy reading and thanks for taking the
time to read my post!


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Well, at last!

17/11/2020

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It’s out. Public knowledge. On Twitter and on Facebook. Nothing Stays In The Dark Forever is to be published.

I was seriously giddy when I got the e-mail from Isobel Akenhead, at Bookouture, saying how much she loved my writing, characters and story. And even more giddy when Bookouture made me an offer of publication.

I’ve signed the contract. Even had my first interview as a writer, from Jericho Writers. It gives a succinct summary of the journey since my last blog. Check it out here. 

With a two-book contract signed, I am working on edits of Nothing Stays In The Dark Forever and in between that, writing the second book in the deal. Read Bookouture's announcement of this here.
 
When people tell you the road to publication is a rocky one, with tears, grit and disappointments, believe them. But remember too that some of those tears could be of joy and for the sense of achievement. 

What are your views on the writing journey and road to publication?
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This Submission Journey

2/8/2020

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I was convinced that this blog post would be announcing I’d found an agent. But (deep sigh) alas, I’m not.  
 
Out of 28 submissions to agents, one (after reading my first few pages) asked if I could send her the rest of the manuscript. Excited? Of course, I was. But she got back to me weeks later to say, it wasn’t for her.
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Mmm … could it have been because
​of the sex scenes?

​A few others said lovely things about the writing, the premise, but still declined on offering me representation. 
 
I’ve worked out that finding an agent equates well with job hunting. 

  1. You send the job applications out to loads of companies, hoping for an interview. In submission world this equates with the hope for a request for the full manuscript. 
 
  1. Next, you hope to be offered the job. In submission world, this equates with hope for an offer of representation.
 
  1. Having been given the job, you’re happy to have passed the probation period. This equates with securing an editor.
 
  1. Then having passed your probation period, you get a permanent contract. In submission world, this equates with securing a publisher. 
 
It’s far from over, but I’m taking a breather and casting my net a little out there by entering the odd competition and pitching to independent publishers, especially ones calling for Black writers to submit. 
 
Doing that has, so far, led to Nothing Stays In The Dark Forever making the long list for the SI Leeds Literary Prize 2020. Fingers crossed on getting through to the next stage.

Watch this space for more on my submission journey. 

If you're a writer, what's your journey been like? If not, tell me what you think anyway.

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On the road

14/9/2019

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No way. It can’t be. My thoughts, when I looked at the date of my last blog post. How time flies whether you’re having or not having fun!
 
Main reasons for my absence: (get ready for a long one)
 
First, yes. My work in progress, 'Secrets Are Not For Telling', has metamorphosed into 'Nothing Stays In The Dark Forever'. And yes, I have completed it. (Though it’s really not finished til it’s on the bookshelf.) 

Whilst doing that, I came across a competition run by a London publisher offering successful candidates a publishing deal. ‘Nothing Stays In The Dark Forever’ wasn't quite ready, by the deadline for submission. For one, it hadn’t been through a professional edit, so there was likely to be some issues with it. Thought I'd had the feedback from my beta readers and a couple of proof reads by a friend. Success in this competition would,  depend on the calibre of other manuscripts entered, so I was still hopeful.
​I sent it in.
 
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But continued with my original plan to polish up the manuscript, write my synopsis and covering letter for submission to agents.

I'd recently joined Jericho Writers. A club where members get access to loads of free, and paid for, courses and resources. A fantastic find, in my opinion. I sent my ‘Agent’s submission package’ (i.e. synopsis, first 5000 words of the manuscript and covering letter to agent) in to Jericho Writers for an assessment.
 
The editor helped me shape the covering letter and synopsis and after reading the first 5000 words of the manuscript, advised me to strengthen my main protagonist, Yvette’s, voice.
 
More confirmation that I wasn’t likely to be successful with the novel competition. But hey-ho. I’d already submitted. And, you’ve got to be in it, to win it. Isn’t that what they say?
 
I started to tackle the feedback.
 
Months later – time does fly, the publishing company contacted me. They thanked me for submitting. Said, the submission process was tough and unfortunately my novel wasn't selected. However, they said, 
‘Nothing Stays In The Dark Forever’ showed great ambition, flair and potential. And is something they'd consider publishing in the future! 
 
That was a wonderful runner-up prize for me. 
 
There were two self-editing courses I’d been considering signing up to.  Jericho Writers club’s Self-editing your novel course (taught by Debi Alpher and Emma Darwin) was one of them. A newsletter popped up in my in-box. They were running a competition where under-represented voices could win a Jericho Bursary for under-represented voices. I had to enter. But I wanted to make the most of the course.  
 
'Nothing Stays In The Dark Forever’ already had a potential publishing path panned out for it. Plus, I didn’t think it needed much more work doing on it. 
 
If you take a look at my ‘Novels in Progress’ page, you’ll see I’ve been working on another novel: ‘Whispers From The Soursop Tree’. I’ve written numerous versions of this novel since its first draft in 2012! And it’s been waiting for years not just to see the light of day, but for me to shape it into a draft I was pleased with.
 
I wanted to give it a fighting chance to come to life. To work through what ever it was that kept stopping me from getting to a point where I could say:      

                "Yes, I'm happy with this."

​So, I took a bold step. Submitted an extract from ‘Whispers From The Soursop Tree’, with all the other necessaries I needed to enter the competition. What did I have to lose?

My underlying fear, though was it would test my conviction. Force me to finish the novel or accept it was a no-goer. Either way, it would be growth and movement forward.

 
Weeks later, Hey presto! “What?” Staring at computer screen, in slight disbelief, reading:

            …'I’m delighted to let you know …
            you have won a place on Debi Alper’s Self-Edit course...
      
                                
Congratulations!’ 

I’ve completed the course, busted a gut and six months later - with the help of Debi Alpher's editing skills and support, I have completed a draft of ‘Whispers From The Soursop Tree’. 

... and wait for it - here’s the bonus: The bursary win didn’t only give me a free place on the Editing your novel course, but also a meeting with agents in the autumn. Yes, coming up soon! 
 
                I’m ready to present to agents. 
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Yeahhhhh, but not quite there yet

24/10/2017

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I started writing my novel, 'Secrets are not for telling', in September 2014. It started life as 'Holding on', mushroomed into 'A woman like Doli', and within the last year, finally metamorphosed into 'Secrets are not for telling.'
Four days ago, I put the last full-stop on what I consider to be a good complete draft. 


At first, I felt a sense of light satisfaction and achievement. Then I found myself fighting off urges to recall my manuscript from the two generous, and keen, beta readers I have enlisted to give me feedback.

Strangely enough, the emotions around parting with my manuscript, feel very much like when I left my children at nursery for the first time.

And after four days, since closing the file on my computer and the cover on the hard copy, I still have moments when my mind travels into the pages and I start thinking about possible tweets. Wonder what the beta readers are making of it?  Then I have to force myself to put those thoughts to bed along with the manuscript. I’ll need to address it with fresh eyes in a few weeks. 


I have turned my attention to the stage I’ll need to be at after polishing up the manuscript. So I've been researching potential literary agents. That piece of research has led me to recognising just how many writers and interesting books there are out there that I’ve never heard of and, most probably couldn’t get to read in a life time, even if I wanted to. It’s like lifting a lid on an amazing parallel world. Exciting, but scary. 

As well as working on the list of potential agents, I have to knuckle down to polishing up my synopsis and to write that all important query letter, which, I understand, will make or break an agent’s decision to represent me. The only thing that will save me from rejection, I am led to understand, if my query letter fails me, is the agent deciding that my novel packs that punch - has the potential to be a best seller. No pressure, eh?​

Way back in January 2014, after attending a literary event called the State of Black Publishing in the UK, I wrote a blog post: The Publishing Maze which mentioned concerns raised at the event around opportunities for black writers to get published, who the gate keepers in publishing are and whether the small number of black publishers in the UK hampered opportunities for black writers. 
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It's interesting that in my search to find literary agents in the UK, who may be interested in representing me, out of a list of 134, I only came across two who were black. 

Mmm... possible future blog post...?

For now, I must move towards gaining a better understanding of how the publishing world works and try to see my ‘baby’, 'Secrets are not for telling', as a 'product' and not just a story that will provoke thought, bring pleasure and stir emotions. 
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Phew... come on and dive in

4/8/2017

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I first came across, Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn’s debut novel, ‘Here comes the sun’, through writer, blogger and book reviewer, Anne Goodwin.

Neither the book cover nor the title appealed to me at first. They both seemed too light hearted and brought to mind too many negative images around the ongoing political debate on Caribean tourism. Hence, I only skimmed through Anne’s review and, at the end, decided (to support the writer (something I regularly do) by (one day soon) picking up a second hand copy of the novel.

Weeks later, during a discussion with Anne Goodwin on the novel, she asked for my opinion on it. I was engrossed in another novel at the time, but considered it and later, ventured a read.

I didn't get into it until after the first couple of pages, but after that, I was hooked.

I found Nicole Dennis-Ben’s writing style to be  beautiful and refreshing; her characters true to life and the issues raised by the novel explosively  ‘political’.

My only disappointment was with the ending. But I’ll let you decide yourself what you think on that.


Take my word for it, Nicole Benn’s ‘Here comes the sun’, is truly worth a read.
 

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The Grainy Truth

25/7/2017

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I bought my costly Kindle because I had to travel. It made sense - was more logical. I could purchase downloads where ever I was; carry loads of books in one light weight electronic device.

A year later, after some wonderful reading experiences via my reliable Kindle; growing to value the instant access to the dictionary, the inbuilt light facility which allows me to read in the dark and the ability to score my reading experience,

 I am still struggling to fully adjust.

See, I love to share my reading experiences with fellow readers and although I value my books, I also enjoy lending recommended reads to trusted reading friends. On top of that, I like slotting my books in their rightful places on my physical book shelf, where I can see, at a glance (even in passing) the worlds and ideas my collection of books, though their authors (and publishers etc.) have opened up to me. 

Sadly, Kindle just does not allow me to do this.
 
The Kindle experience has affected me so much I felt inspired to write this short piece:


I long to feel the grains in your texture.
 Turning, flicking, I browse anticipating the delight in your promise
 
Your woody scent transcends me
Sharing you with other lovers heightens my satisfaction.
 
You're bound to be replaced, some say,
by something more advanced – more appropriate for our times.
 
But what would become of the balance,
recycling, exchanging, sharing and planting of trees?
How do you feel?     Does your kindle do it for you?
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Saturday's Soup

20/2/2017

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Great news. I submitted one of my short stories, Saturday's Soup to The Mechanics' Institute Review (MIR) Online and I am happy to say that they've agreed to published it. I consider it to be one of my best short stories so far. Hope you get some kind of a stir out of reading it.
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As always, I would welcome your feedback.

You can check it out here:mironline.org/saturdays-soup-s-a-edward/

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