ROW 80: Check In - "Pearls In the Park & Pizza Crust"

I have a working title!  I know what you're thinking, "THAT is your title? And you're excited about it?"  As a matter of fact, I am!  Okay, so it's quirky and odd, but the story is too, that is what I love about it.

Working title in hand, I've written my hook as well.  It's rough, but it's written.  With my last manuscript I didn't write my hook until I finished the book, in fact, I still change it on a weekly basis.  A friend of mine pointed out I should write my hook and keep it posted by my monitor, so I can see it as I write, always reminding me of the tone I would like for the book.  I like that idea.

As for the meat and bones writing...well, I haven't actually gotten into that much.  The problem lies with my protagonist, she is about to commit herself to being a Savannah socialite rather than the frazzled mother I originally envisioned.  Ultimately it's her story, she knows best.

My mini  goal is to have the first chapter complete by Sunday.  Don't scoff.  The first chapter is hard, trying to find the right tone and properly set things up...it's downright daunting!  Oh, and there is the fact that our house renovations are starting this week.  Don't be surprised if the first chapter finds Ms.Nola-Deen Andrews in the middle of a renovation herself!

Happy Writing!

~Kali

Hello New Project!

I have been head over heels in love with my previous project, which I'm about to be editing, and my current project, which is an extension of the first.  Perhaps my love for those projects is why I am so confused as to why I have made the decision to put the second one on hold for a little bit.  Surprisingly, it was an easy decision to make.  This is a first.

Last night, as I was about to drift off to sleep, an idea for a story struck me so hard I laid in bed and laughed over it for an hour.  It's true, I do amuse myself, but I think I accidentally thought up something really good this time.  There is a feeling in my gut telling me it is worth my time to pause the other project and work on this a while.

So...for the moment, goodbye romance and hello belly laughs!