He could feel them approaching, leaving the guestroom and preparing to open the door into the kitchen. Holding his breath, Solomon's mind counted down the final few seconds. Three . . . two . . . one . . . " [Breathe . . . must breathe], he thought. Solomon's heart raced as Shelby glided … Continue reading Novel Excepts [Chapter VI, Dinner Scene] From 2nd Draft
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After six weeks of doing the edit of my 185k word novel, I'm one chapter away from being finished. After that, on to the professional editor and proofreader. I walked an incredible path of discovery for four years. I've spent the past year writing. Now, I'll spend my life living. Joseph Shanklin June 8, 2020
A few weeks ago, I posted a Novel Update of 155K Words. I did a count yesterday and discovered my current total to be 177K Words. I'm nearly finished with the final chapter [#15], but that chapter is running long. At a glance, it might seem that I'm struggling to wrap things up, but that's … Continue reading April Novel Update
