One thing I have to say is that last night when I sent it off, I was happy with what I had. And, that's highly unusual for me. I am not tired of the story or anything like that. I think I just realized deep down inside there wasn't much more I could do with the tale. Also, I spent very close to 60 hours rewriting it. So, to me, it is done.
I am doing a bit of reading and then in January I will return to Barracuda. Its still sitting at 80,000 words and I want it to hit 100,000 at least. Then once it's finally polished I hope to be at 80 again.
But, for the time being, I better get working on Christmas. I haven't done a bloody thing yet. Also, I moved here last October and I am far from being unpacked. Time to sink my energies into the renovations and unpacking. I hope to move from the Yukon within a couple years and need to have this place completed so I can either move back to Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland or back east to Ontario or New Brunswick. I probably won't make up my mind until the moving van drives into the yard!
Anyhow, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone. I will update here next year and it should be where I am with Barracuda.
Doug
