Today I created an Excel doc with all the finished scenes [92] and scenes yet to be written [42]. This after having gutted a huge chunk of the novel and effecting some rewrites. Now I need to make good on the new storyline. The good news is, I've identified the next step--writing those scenes. The bad news is, it's a lot! Some scenes will be short, but I estimate 10-15 will be longish, at least. If it's all right with everyone, I'll update this post periodically with my progress. I need the accountability.

I just finished a a couple of key chapters in my historical cozy - it's winding to its conclusion. I can't believe how ecstactic I was, dancing around my office (all by myself), hollering and whooping and pumping my arm! Yes! Filled with the giddy, butterfly-y feeling and marveling at my characters and that they escaped!! I feel like I know them so well, and sometimes (often) they are more real to me than some people I have met!! Am I crazy?? I LOVE spending time with them (which is definitely not enough!), but then everyone thinks I'm either a hermit or such an introvert I simply can't stand to be around people (they do get exhausting after awhile, tho'...). I see the light at the end of this tunnel and am thrilled!

As Stacey said, our podcast today might start a riot. Or it might just get you thinking about the future of publishing. But this was a great one. If you couldn't watch live, watch it here. Maybe next week we will actually put together that Bingo card.... If you have no idea what I am talking about, you have to watch to understand. Here's to a productive weekend! https://youtu.be/4bHgcn4uTgw?si=6P18UrhOUg4ccNHh

Craft lab with the Plot Dude: Avoiding the comparison trap! Join us in just a short little while, and learn why the comparison trap is killing your joy and harming your career. It's gonna be a blast as always. https://learning.printtopro.com/beating-the-comparison-trap/

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