. . . I have been sitting on my butt a great deal, out of reach of all technology except for that to which I lack access . . . In other words, I've been randomly selected to serve on a jury that may last as long as a month. So much for me!
Fortunately, I have been using the small incidents of spare time I can snatch from the air to work on The Book. I have also come to several conclusions! See below:
1. It is my belief that it will have to be published -- if it ever is, that's a bold assumption -- in at least 2 sections. I prefer 3, naturally -- following the pattern of J. R. R. Tolkien, specifically. The TRUE three-volume novel, of which Miss Prism speaks. It is currently divided into 3 PARTS, as I mentioned previously, but now I'm thinking that each will have to be truly separate, if it is to be at all readable. Nobody would wish to invest time or money in something that, though supposedly fiction, reseambles the condensed version of the Oxford-English Dictionary. Awesome though it may be.
2. I have made a great deal of progress on one of the pivotal plot devices! It is rather exciting. My heart rate was increasing as I was writing it! I certainly hope that's a good sign and not a portent of future hospitalization . . .
There. Two points, and that's what's up. I hope I'm learning something on jury duty; I'm not sure. At least there are some interesting* people to observe.
That's all, folks!
* Aka, quite attractive.
Sorry, hun, but I don't think the serial killer on trial is worth dating. ;)
ReplyDelete(Also, insider tip on publishing: publishers LOVE trilogies. They would much rather buy a trilogy than a single volume, because it means they can sell three books for the acquisition price instead of one. So good call on the three-part idea.:) )
Hehehe . . . The trial isn't anything nearly that interesting, although HE certainly is. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the tip! That's brilliant -- I thought it might be that way. Hurrah! Awesome.