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February 21, 2006
UMBRA Almost Finished! [Tilt!]
I could also have titled this entry, "Author Boy Gets His Groove Back", but I did that once before, some time ago, and I do try to keep things fresh.
All the same, the title says it all. As of right now the book is at 94,500 words, of which I did 3000 words just today. I've got a headache, and it's been blindingly hot (40.1 C) and muggy (up to over 80% at one point), replete with thunderstorms (!) but all the same I've been chugging along pretty well, banging the flippers at the keyboard, just like old times. I used to feel like I couldn't really imagine finishing this book. Now I can see that I could finish it, probably, by no later than next week. Or even sooner. It all depends. I've got a murder to organise, and a strange chess match, and some nasty, nasty shocks. Or at least I hope they'll be nasty shocks. Who can say? There's one thing about what's going on in the story that nobody knows but me, but I've recently begun worrying that, when all is revealed, what if folks just giggle? What then? Guess I'd better make it work, regardless.
Tune in next time, when, you never know, I might be done! Phwoar!
Posted by adrian at February 21, 2006 07:33 PM
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i admire your ability to write so many words! i can write all those words in small, unrelated pieces, but in one book? i get stuck.
however, i am trying to run with your idea about a story of my cousin. i'm writing it as essays for now, telling stories that are about her but not just about her. it's the most fun i've had writing in a long time.
Posted by: Suzy at February 25, 2006 11:46 PM
I'm so happy the groove is continuing! Good for you!
Posted by: treefen at February 22, 2006 09:30 PM
I envy you your warmth and your thunderstorms. :3 Let's trade weather, shall we?
Posted by: Cheyenne at February 22, 2006 08:00 AM
Go, Adrian, Go!
Posted by: Charlie at February 22, 2006 05:15 AM
you're the bomb, adrian! woo woo!
Posted by: river selkie at February 21, 2006 11:40 PM
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