It's a miracle!
My fault. One of those oh it's a bridge chapter, no reason to expect it will be that long mistakes where it kept growing and growing.
Feel like I'm slightly short of the halfway mark. Also very aware some scenes earlier in the novel now need at least partially rewritten since I've got some characters flip flopping quite severely, though granted, one of them forced the change upon me while I was writing a scene. Might also cut here and there so we get to the main event quicker (this chapter being suspect number one), which I'm firmly into working on now. Welf Gala here we come!
I have no doubt this novel will get hit with the "too slow" and "nothing happens" complaints, since it's all familial and political maneuvering without a single bit of violence. Though I think Moira's tongue can cause more lasting harm to a person than any of her Constructs' fists and the novel is stacked with many revelations , both for the characters, the world, and um...all that lovey dovey stuff you'd never expect out of the Welfs.
My back is utterly horrible right now and I'm typing this very quickly since sitting up for longer than fifteen minutes without breaks is currently impossible. Can't wait for the RFA next month!
Well, onto the next chapter, for now titled: The Battle for Tyson Bonnie.
Alternate Title: How Dare She Give Me A Pink Dress.
Just good to hear you're writing at all - progress is progress, be it fast or slow. And know that most of us love the verbal violence just as much as (if not more than) the physical stuff...
ReplyDeleteAlways happy for more verbal sparring, especially if it includes T-Bone, Vickie, and etc. (Including the "treasure-hunting" Welfess- I finally remembered your reference to her). Rest as you need to, feel better, and all that stuff, Boss. Treydog out.
ReplyDeleteFuck it. Your characters are fun. Let people complain. I understand that's not practical business advice, but I like your writing so that's my opinion. Last point, any update on the spine treatments?
ReplyDeleteNext week.
DeleteGood. I hope they alleviate a lot of pain.
DeleteI'm sorry to hear that your spine isn't cooperating. Sending good vibes your way. Hopefully, the RFA helps.
ReplyDeleteIMO the verbal sparring is often more fun than physical violence.
I personally skim most fight scenes these days. The need an action scene every 50 pages type especially.
DeleteHope the procedure worked as intended. Just started Seismic Semester and I’m real exited!
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