Greetings all!

For those of you just joining in, I've been working on a new fiction novel for some time now, one I began a few years ago, back when I was unknowingly in a struggle against narcissistic abuse.  I wanted this novel to be my second work, but I several short stories and novellas were crying for my attention, and so that became 'Strange Stories, Twisted Tales'.
Later, when the smoke began to clear, I found the concept of the story - inspired by a number of interests and beliefs of mine cultivated through time - to be intriguing, and began work in earnest on my second novel length work.  As I picked up the pieces of the story and worked on establishing a general outline, the project grew a bit in scope.  I've always been a bit long-winded, but I'm comfortable with that, at least in first drafts, but as I worked on the details of the story, I realized I needed to deal with the effects of the events on the Main Character's mental health.  The story took on an entire new aspect with that realization, and it has proven to be the right decision, if preliminary reactions are to be believed, lol.
Now, I've come to that point where I basically have to pull whatever strings I've laid out in the story together, and turn it into a plot that makes sense.  This means taking a critical look at what I have plotted so far, making sure those strings I wish to tie up will, at some point, be tied neatly.  Sometimes I have to condense or trim things.  This isn't an editing phase, not really - more of a course correction.  Once this is done, the remaining distance is always easier to travel, and the journey all the more rewarding.
I'm still looking to have this newest novel finished before the end of the year. As it gets closer to release, I'll have title and cover reveals, so stay tuned!

Until next time,
~Namaste
  