Author's notes 12.15.04

[Author's Notes] Writing a novel from two different computers is hard. Blogging it is even harder. Plus, I can't seem to write long hand nor can I write first then post later. Pretty much what you see spewed here is just that... spewed out.

The last two weeks have been an exercise in repairs and construction. I'm talking about my personal life where due to many different reasons, conflicts that were simmering boiled over.

The outlook here now is clear, due to a long process of talking, listening and trying really really hard not to get angry. My other and I are stronger than ever (thank the stars) and we've shored up the foundation and am ready to build on it more.

Of course, the process wreaked havoc on Kat's story - lol. Kat is still there patiently waiting for me to tell what happens next. A good thing that came out of this recess, is that Kat's story is more developed, albeit in a overall way. I knew things in the future, but the question was, how do I bring it about from the past and how do I make it NOT contrite. I hate plot devices that are glaringly plot devices.

It shan't be long now before I put fingers to keyboard and eke out a few thousands words so our mysterious protagonist will be less mysterious. Then after that, Tristan's mid-teen years, then Kat's late teens, early 20's and THEN finally the two shall meet. Again, why can't I be ambitious with money?

Take care!