I have my outline, my sketches, and my worksheets all filled out. I spent most of October hidden away as I prepared for this triathlon of thought, imagination, and the clicking sounds of the keyboard.
I’ve completed 25,000 words already and we’re only a third of the way through. I’m on fire!
I’m also off line. I’m not writing anything else this month, except for this one article, and that’s all I write. Except for my novel.
I’m very excited. I don’t think I’ve been this excited about writing anything. I’ve been passionate in short pieces, but a novel? I think this may be the longest committed relationship I’ll ever be in.
Just don’t expect to see me on the street or eating turkey or celebrating my birthday outside of the confines of the world I’ve created. I’ll return soon enough and will have so much to tell you!
I.O. Kirkwood 