*collapses*

[emmagrant01]

Please indulge me while I make a little announcement.



I can hardly believe it, but the final draft of Left My Heart has just been sent to beta. The rewrite was a very big project, much bigger than I'd anticipated! I got so much wonderful constructive criticism from people on the first draft, and I really, truly appreciate it! I'm very happy with the way the final version has turned out. I hope people will be interested in reading it when it's posted! Thanks in advance to jedirita, littlesnitch, (ETA:) _inbetween_ and devon_may for taking a look at the final draft for me.

And this means... I can finally start writing the sequel! Yay! When I post the final version of LMH, I'll let you know when to expect to see that start. I anticipate posting parts on Wednesday mornings this time around. I might even post a little cookie soon! Stay tuned, and thank you so much for your support and patience. I know this was promised a while back...

Comments

[zhonnika.livejournal.com]

Yay! That's the best news I've had all day. :D :D

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Oh, good! I was half-expecting tomatoes to get thrown at me...

[loony-moony.livejournal.com]

You just made my day. :D Now I finally have the mental strength to write my picspam. Whee! Picspam day tomorrow! :DDD

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Oh, cool! Picspam is something you write?

[angelofmercy.livejournal.com]

Yippie! Now I'll have a reason to get up on Wednesdays!

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Cool! Thanks!

[vichan.livejournal.com]

*squee!!*

I might even post a little cookie soon!
Ooooh... do share. :3

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

*grins* Oh, and now that it's been sent off, I can get to work on a beta for you...

[reinii.livejournal.com]

Yay! I've been waiting for this ever since I read LMH after seeing sherant's fanart for it. This is great news. XD

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Thank you! That art was gorgeous, wasn't it? *sighs dreamily*

[lauramcewan.livejournal.com]

you really should think of zine-ing this and the sequel, darling. :) I don't read HP, yanno, but THIS was brilliant. :)

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Zine-ing? I wouldn't have the faintest clue how to go about doing that! How is that different from just putting it online?

And thanks -- that's such a huge compliment!

[kinetikatrue]

Such excellent news! Will be waiting for the fianl version! And the cookie! And the sequel!

and now I will tone down the exclamation points and go back to lurking. yup. so i can wait to pounce on the aforementioned goodies. that is the plan.

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Yay!

[kriken.livejournal.com]

LMH can get better? But it was so good the first time around! This I can't wait to read :) And to hear that the sequel's coming soon just about made my week ;)

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Oh, very sweet! And yeah, it could have been much better. I'm hoping I've managed to accomplish it...

[ninamalfoy]

Oh, that's awesome news! Congratulations on finishing the rewrite; I applaud your determination to see that huge project through! *throws confetti*

And I'm looking forward to the sequel. Very much, in fact. If you must know, I'm practically gibbering. ;-)

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

It was a long haul, but so, so worth it! I hope I'm not the only person who thinks so. I have this fear that people will prefer the rough draft, despite its glaring flaws. (A little George Lucas syndrome, maybe... :-P)

[balfrog.livejournal.com]

yay the sequel!
-and re-birth of the old addiction-
i loved how you'd send out a piece every week-
was better than chocolate-
thank you for hte lovely news- now everything around looks shiny and new..

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm really ready to get to work on it now. I was just waiting to get LMH done first. Yay!

[gryffingirl.livejournal.com]

Oh rejoice! I've been waiting for this all summer! Absolutely cannot wait for the sequel!

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Sorry it took so long! I feel badly about giving an approximate date for the sequel back last spring. I had no idea it would be September before I got around to it!

And thank you.

[cypress-vine.livejournal.com]

This has certainly made my day!

Congratulations and I can't wait! <3

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[lazy-daze.livejournal.com]

:D :D *excited*! That is great news! I've been waiting for the rewrite so I can print it off to add to my Folders Of Favourite Slash <3

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Oooh! In print! How cool is that? Thanks!

[iltb.livejournal.com]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! *is ecstatic*

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

*grins*

[lagreyeyes.livejournal.com]

*screams with joy*

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

*is startled* Wow. Thanks!

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[oxoniensis.livejournal.com]

I shall be breaking my 'avoid WIPs' credo for a LMH sequel!

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Oh, thanks so much!

Congrats and THANK YOU

[phoenixdragon2u.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on completing the final edition. I am so looking forward to reading it (as are the rest of your ficfans)! This is among my top 5 fandom stories ever (and very high on my stories of all times)! My review of the WIP LMH should give you some idea of how impressed and touched I was by your magical weaving of words! You are special! I am also glad to hear that you still intend to write the sequel!!!

THANKS again for sharing your talent with the fandom and for spreading the Harry Draco love! (^_^)

Re: Congrats and THANK YOU

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Wow!

[souliesoul.livejournal.com]

Ooh! I look forwards to the post of the final version :D

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[eliminate.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is good. :) But, I also have a question: how much will the final version of LMH differ from the WIP version? Just grammar-wise, or like mega plot change? Well, whatever way, I look forward to reading it.

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Something in between, actually. I had a lot of issues with the WIP-iness of rough draft. The characters were spotty in places, and their behavior was frequently inconsistent or not well-motivated. So my main focus in the rewrite was to clean up the characterizations, for the most part. It's mostly subtle, but I think it changes the feel of the story to an extent. And it changes it in a way *I* think is great -- I think the story works much more smoothly now. There aren't any WTF? moments anymore, and the rough draft seemed to be riddled with them.

I also added a few scenes in places where there seemed to be something missing, and the ending was altered very slightly (for purposes of the sequel). Some little things were dropped in that I'll need for the sequel, too... :-D

Of course, I have a fear that people who loved the first version won't like it! *wibbles*

lmh

[http://users.livejournal.com/_inbetween_/]

goody :)

Re: lmh

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Ack! There you are! I was trying to reach you last week. I was going to ask if you were interested in beta-ing, since you gave me so many helpful comments. If you are, let me know (and send me your email) and I'll send you a copy. If not, no worries!

[pitchblackrose.livejournal.com]

I would say something deep and meaningful - but the thing that's really at the top of my mind right now is: SQUEE! :D

And congratulations, sweety :)

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[sapphyre-twins.livejournal.com]

Wonderful news! I can't wait to read! Also can't wait for the sequel! Woo! *happy dance*

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Yay! Thanks!

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

*applauds* Congratulations! I'm waiting not-so-patiently. :D

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Oh, I love the art your icon is made from...

wonderful...

[ixchelmala.livejournal.com]

news... my apologies for my nasty schedule not giving me a bit more time to help out more. I'm looking forward to the new draft and sequel.

::loves::

Re: wonderful...

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Thanks! No need to apologize!