Caroline Starr Rose

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In January I was two poems in on a verse novel I’d started the September before. I knew I had some time to play before my second-round edits for Miraculous came. There was research to do and a story to find. I took it day by day.

The writing felt like coming home. Oh, yes. I had my hangup moments, but mainly it was joy.

And guess what? The draft is done. I finished near the end of March. I’ve never written a novel this fast or squeezed out an entirely new book between edit rounds. Friends, I’m so excited about this book! It’s a middle-grade historical verse novel I’m calling Fire Finder.

More (I hope!) soon…

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  1. Kirstiemyauthor says

    April 9, 2021 at 7:17 am

    How exciting! How many edits do you typically go through before you’re ready for submission?

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    • Caroline says

      April 10, 2021 at 8:51 am

      It depends on the book and form. Some are ready to go faster than others. Some take a long time. No hard and fast rules or rhyme or reason!

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  2. Faith E. Hough says

    April 9, 2021 at 7:30 am

    Hooray! I always rejoice at news of a new book from you. Can’t wait to hear more (and I love the title)!

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    • Caroline says

      April 10, 2021 at 8:50 am

      Thank you, Faith. You are dear.

      Reply
  3. Cynthia Grady says

    April 9, 2021 at 7:42 am

    Wow, Caroline. Congratulations!

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    • Caroline says

      April 10, 2021 at 8:50 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Joanne R Fritz says

    April 9, 2021 at 8:50 am

    How wonderful! Congratulations, Caroline! That really is fast. Can’t wait to hear more.

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    • Caroline says

      April 10, 2021 at 8:50 am

      Thank you, Joanne!

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  5. Lynne Robbins says

    April 9, 2021 at 11:51 am

    Congratulations! I hope you have fun celebrating, and I look forward to hearing more about the book.

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    • Caroline says

      April 10, 2021 at 8:49 am

      Thank you, Lynne. I appreciate it!

      Reply
  6. Megan E. Freeman says

    April 9, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    YAY! Well done! xoxo

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    • Caroline says

      April 10, 2021 at 8:49 am

      I just listened to LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND and kept thinking of ALONE. Have you read it?

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  7. Linda Mitchell says

    April 9, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    This is exceptionally great news! Hooray!

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    • Caroline says

      April 10, 2021 at 8:47 am

      Thanks, Linda!

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  8. Kimberley Little says

    April 9, 2021 at 2:38 pm

    Wow, this is thrilling – what joyous news! You must be soaring! Congrats, my dear friend. XO

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    • Caroline says

      April 10, 2021 at 8:47 am

      Thank you, Kim! I hope you’re well. xo

      Reply
  9. Serenity Bohon says

    April 9, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    Love this! As a writer trying to return to that first-draft love, I am inspired. 🙂

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    • Caroline says

      April 10, 2021 at 8:46 am

      I’ve been thinking of you as I read Melanie Crowder’s MAZIE. Have you heard of it?

      Reply
  10. Steve Cromwell says

    April 10, 2021 at 5:40 am

    Congrats! Very curious about this book!

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    • Caroline says

      April 10, 2021 at 8:46 am

      Thank you!

      Reply

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