I just typed up about four handwritten pages, both of which are unfinished scenes. I have "NEEDS MORE" written in red in so many places in that thing. I've started trying to go back and fill some stuff in, but sometimes I have a really hard time figuring out how to end a scene. I just sort of stop writing after the "important" stuff happens.
Today's Word Count: 43,107. Not much higher than the last!
And finally, after months (literally, I was thinking about this back at Ocracoke), I think I've decided on JD's real name. Kira. Which is the name of the bass player for Black Flag (which fits the image I am setting up of her mother as this punk rock sort of superhero, and she would've listened to Black Flag back around when JD was born). I'm not sure though because I had already decided her last name was Curran and I don't know how I feel about the alliteration of Kira Curran. Or Aidan Curran. UGH. Curran might have to go. So much for my sly Gene Kelly reference.
I know this is a short update but it's 11:00 and I've got to get ready for bed.
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Well, at least it's an update. I am not familiar with Black Flag, but I do remember that you were thinking about her first name back on Ocracoke, so I'm glad you've (sort of) made a decision.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear more!!
And I can't wait to see you in a few weeks, possibly! Let me know if you have any trouble getting the days off... I'm not sure what I'll do about it, but I imagine it will involve writing a strongly-worded email to your boss.
: )
...and maybe an ass-kickin'.
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