Well, the final word count before the first cut— uhhh I mean edit is 145, 412. I am told that the average novel is between 90 and 120,000 words. Well I never was average. Next step is to run the thing throuh a spell check and then print it off and take the first cut at reading. Sorry, for my eyes only this time around. For all of you have been dying to read the whole manuscript (so far I’ve had 37 requests but only three of you will get to set you eyes upon the entire thing—and you already know who you are) its coming. I hope I can have it in your hands by the end of the month. If my wife (editor extraordianire) wants a cut at when I’m done I’ll get her a copy too. But with everything that we have crammed into our schedule and homeschooling that may not be practical.
So, hang in there. Its coming. Having the laptop and being able to write ANYWHERE in the house has been extremely helpful. It also helps that the computer is not shutting down when it decides its too hot (that would be my desktop). After my readers have their first crack, I may have to start thinking about publishing options! Woo Hoo!
