Another novel update

The novel has now reached almost 60,000 words. I have two chapters left to write and then it's down to editing and rewrites before I let it go to the outside world and let someone else read it.

There are scary and exciting times ahead.

Comments

Steve said…
Go for it, Nora!
7:30 AM
Anonymous said…
OMG Nora, I am so so impressed, I wish I had your motivation and discipline...and ideas...and talent....
I can't wait!
Good on ya.
12:45 PM
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