Writer's Progress: Beginning

Today I started Book 3! It took 3 months but I finally had the guts to jump into it tonight. So far, I only have three paragraphs. I'm hoping to hit one page before the night's end but I'm not forcing myself into anything. A matter of fact, I'm not even going to hold myself to this book. If I wake up tomorrow and turn to it and find I don't like the intro, I may erase it and let it settle for a few more months.

All I know is that even within three paragraphs I already feel at home. I'm back in my desert, hearing the echo of the wind rushing through the canyon, feeling the sun bake my skin, tasting the grit of the fine sand on my tongue. The words are familiar. I remember using this syntax. I remember using the word Roan. I remember this world.

It is my home away from home :) There is absolutely nothing like returning to writing after a long hiatus.

I'll update in a few days once I'm 80%+ sure that I'll keep the book. Until then (and after some rather shocking news today that reminded me of our mortality) I'm thanking God for what he has blessed me with and taking a chance to breathe in his awe.

Inspired

Nothing like a new soundtrack to motivate me to start Book 3. I went to click on Microsoft Word to open up a new document for Book 3 before I reminded myself that I have an assignment to finish tonight before I relax :(

Alas, it was a wonderful day though! In spite of my depressed mood last night (consult yesterday's emo post) I had a rather delightful day. Class was enjoyable, I got lots of homework done, and spent a large chunk of the afternoon and evening hanging out with my education buddies.

When I walked back home today I was humming Jurassic Park. This is rare for me since it's such a cheery theme and I've been so down lately. It made me excited to see my niece and family is 35 days :)

Now back to my homework assignment and listening to the new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows theme!