I'm so glad that the spirit of this novel has not faded on me. I suppose when you spend so much time researching and creating a realistic world, it sticks. Not to mention I've come to terms with the fact that I will never be a "classic author". I just don't write great enough literary fiction. I am learning to be content with what I can write well, and that is what Gen dubbed "paranormal noir" and I've expanded that to be "urban paranormal noir" well, maybe the new genre name won't catch on and I'll be lumped into Urban fantasy. But hey, if a couple people read it and like it that's all that matters to me.
Book two is about 15,000 words in. I'm happy with the progress. I figure by the time I actually am able to get an agent and publish book 1, books 2 and 3 will be finished. I'm realistic. I know it's not going to happen right away. But I have 4 or five people that have read it (or are in the process of doing so) and say they can't put it down. That's a big boost to my confidence. I don't aspire to be famous. I just want to be able to make a living writing what I love. I'm sure most authors say that, but I truly mean it. If I can write all day in my pajamas I'll be happy. If not? Well then I work a day job and publish by night. That's fine too. I just want to have people read my writing. I write because I love it. I have so many ideas in my head and I can take this series far. I know it. Not to mention the four other ideas in my head right now. But first thing is first. those ideas aren't developed. This one is. So let's focus right?
Right. I'm excited with the direction of this book. It's flowing as easily as the first one did. I can only hope the momentum keeps up and I can finish it in a timely manner. So here's to ideas, the writing and editing process and the idea of people across the country picking up your novel and declaring it good enough to read more than once.
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