The Rolling Ball

A couple weeks ago I blogged over at Lost Art Press about the initial distribution of manuscript pieces for A Period Finisher’s Manual to my first-tier reviewers, four hearty volunteers who have pledged to stay with me to the bitter end.  I assure you they will be just as tired of the project as I will be by the time it makes it into print.  Thanks again Bill, Bob, Gina, and Josh for your yeoman’s work to make this esoteric topic into an engaging and informative volume.

The first broadside was the “Introduction,” a non-technical roadmap for the project.  Later this week I will be sending them at least part of (maybe the whole of) the first section, “Preparing the Surface.”  There is nary a drum sander or jitterbug to be found.

I look forward to their feedback.  Once it gets integrated into the manuscript text, that “final” version will be winging electronically to my second tier reviewers Bill, John, Len, and Mike for any final thoughts before the whole pile lands on The Schwarz’ desk.  I have only so many words in me, so periodically I fall silent here as I restock the lexiconic inventory.

The only current unexpected  hurdle is that a bolt on the rocker mechanism for my Eames knockoff chair broke on Friday so I have to get that fixed pronto.  It’s my writing nest in The Waxerie, where I spend part of every day massaging words.