Managed to knock out a chapter today and to bring the alpha revision wordcount up to 70k. That’s ten K off the original with 9 to 12 chapters left in the book. It is going to be longer, fuller, better, and actually good. Great is a stretch because I am still trying to make it a lot more than what it is built to be, but I love the work I am putting into it. I love the feeling of being close to over. Still a few decisions to be made about critical characters and more than one scene that I must decide to keep or delete. We’re off to the next country in 10 days, so I am running out of time to make this work.
Off to the next country. I continue to be amazed at the life I live. Also, I continue to demand more from it. For example, we are able to go to one of our son’s football games in Colorado, but I want two. This is a big season for him and he needs all the support he can get. Plus, I want to be there to see him shine. Will it happen? Unclear at best. The money really isn’t there and the schedule seems not to allow it. We will be watching every week. This team was possibly the worst FCS team last season, though they were rated 108 out of 129 and now the kids have their backs up. I’m expecting a 5+ win season.
Life is good. Life is interesting and often difficult, but I am keeping my head right and getting shit done.