Half-baked novel

I've reached a milestone in the writing of my novel, having hit the 40,000 word mark. That's about half way and while it may not be much to some of you reading this, it's the most I've ever written in my life. I think I deserve some cake.

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Anonymous said…
I think you do too.

Congratulations. :)
7:35 AM
Steve said…
You deserve a cake. Well done! ;-)
7:52 AM
The World According To Me said…
Go and eat cake! Well done!

May I ask what your novel is about?
4:59 PM
Glenda Young said…
Thank you all, I've had me cake and eaten it. The novel is about.. well... it's a quirky comedy that's also a bit sad. Just like me really.
5:14 PM
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