Edited through Chapter 8 so far on Kat's book.

So I just finished up the re-writes/edits through chapter 8 of Kat's book. Over 20,000 words. Pretty pleased. Added new scenes and removed others. Made sure Kat and Jon stayed the focus rather than going off into other character's POV. I think that was one of the bigger problems with the original. The first section of the book we got to much info from people other than the hero and heroine. Needed info but it needs to have them involved. So far I have found ways to include them while still sharing needed info. The finding of a letter. Having a friend share info with Jon. It is feeling good to read it. Part of it feels slow but I think that is because I am having to stop and start as I edit. I think the actual reading of it probably goes much faster.

I am feeling good about getting back to it. I have missed it. I let myself get taken over by doubt. As I told J.W. about my thinking for the post-apocalyptic paranormal crime series (PAPC from now on because typing that drives me batty) he just did the husband grunt and nod. I poked him and told him to show some enthusiasm and all he did was laugh and say "About damn time girl." He has never doubted my skill or my potential. I am the one who let myself get mired in the mud. BUT I am refusing to think in a negative way from now on. I am surrounding myself with friends who want to read and support my work. I am bouncing ideas of others. I am going to publish!!

Welcome to my writing world!

And so it begins. A blog all about books. More specifically all about my books. Pretty dang cool. I am hoping that having this will help keep me writing and give me a place to release the writer's block when I need to. I am now done editing the first 5 chapters of Kat's book. I am on target to hit my goal one month from today if I can keep it up. At least I think so. I am approaching my writing as positively as I can. I will publish. I am good enough. My stories are unique and worth reading. Maybe if I keep repeating it the doubt that creeps in will go away. It is comforting to know that doubt is normal. I follow Laurell K Hamilton on Facebook and she even posted about doubt recently and her published list is huge and her books always hit the bestseller list. She posted something that I found very comforting.

Laurell K Hamilton

I write best when racing to find out what happens next. Yet, I've let myself bog down & self-doubt has caught me, as it does most artists if we let it. The only cure is fight through the doubt; once clear of it write like hell. Pick a plot thread as if monsters were nipping at my heels & to hesitate is to be torn to bits. Pick any direction, but make it fast. Driving the metaphorical speed limit never works for me.

Nice to know even the NYT best sellers still have doubts.