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A new journey begins

I am excited about my sophomore effort. I am terrified about my sophomore effort.  Not only will I have to evade the notorious "sophomore suck", but I have decided to take a giant leap into the horror genre.  At least that is what I am planning to do - we'll see what actually happens. I have thought about this quite a bit actually, wondering if I can actually manage.  On Sunday, I finally decided to take a huge risk, and just do it.  And now I am writing it on my blog - making a public commitment to tackle the horror genre. In preparation for novel writing, I plan on reading "It" by Stephen King. In fact, I will be going to the library today to pick up a copy. Hopefully this will inspire me more than intimidate me - will keep you updated as to which. I have already read "It" twice, but each time a read a novel it is like the first time.  This is the joy and curse of having a terrible memory. Until next time, faithful readers!

Done Like Dinner

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You can't see it, because the image is tiny, but my final word count it 52,803. And I am done. It may need a lot of work, but I am done the first draft!!!

50 000!

I just crossed the 50 000 word finish line...but my novel is far from complete. But I'm so close!