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Tightening, Stretching

Already beginning with the spooky Eurydice stuff in the first scene of chapter 3? Well, why not? Gotta find some reason to keep you reading.

The strength of Stephanus and Errol’s relationship is being formed in these chapters, so I’m also trying to milk that, as well as strengthen my presentation of Elaine and Carlo Borgia.

This is hard work, especially when you won’t quit your day job, or any of your evening activities. Onward, then.

Catherine

Chapter 2: More Boyhood

I’ve added boyhood scenes into chapter 2, and I’m in the process of doing it in chapter 3. Trying to strengthen the familial bonds. Have begun chapter 3.

Trudge, trudge, trudge.

And while it’s not live yet, you can see how the ole website is progressing…

http://www.fmtcs.com/web/markspeltz/

I think much coolness.

Catherine

Yesterday, I meant chapter 2, not chapter 1 for new scenes. I’m finishing the last scene of chapter 2, which used to be the first scene of chapter 3. The story is more sturdy and human now, the way it’s supposed to be.

Catherine

Still Revising

Yup, still at it. I’m adding a new scene or two to the first chapter. It’s coming along.

Catherine

Still Editing

Do Not Disturb

Revision Continues

Working my way through description in chapter 2. As I’ve done this, the purpose of the book, what I think has been missing, has hit me alongside the head like a Schwarzenegger wallop.

Substance of Shadows has ALWAYS been a book about an abused boy, and how he did or didn’t cope, regardless of the choices around him. It is still going to be that story. I’ve been too wrapped up in what’s around him. F*** that. That’s changing too.

Catherine