So Close...

The miniature roses are in bloom!

I'm so close to the end of word count, but the way it always happens is I end up writing about 7,000 or more words as I'm finishing up the story.  But that means rereading and rereading to make sure that I catch all the changes I've made as I've gone along in the story, and explain any loose ends. And flesh out some of the scenes. Like in one, they were talking. And talking. And talking. Which is really important. But, I needed to have some action and show something of their surroundings while they're talking so that the reader still feels grounded in the story.

So things like that start to add up word count, but at a much slower pace. Which is why I still haven't reached it, but am getting there. 8900 words to go.

It always amazes me when I start a new book and I have Chapter 1. That's it. The title. And somehow get to THE END.

Off to whittle some more of the word count down. I can't wait until I have really written the end, and can read all the way through for just enjoyment.

Have a super great TGIF!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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Garden Arbor

I love this garden arbor with a glimpse of what lies beyond, a sitting area, perfect for a spring day. :)

 

A really simple garden structure that just adds to the garden. 

Both are at the Arboretum in Waco.

Ah, yes, the bridge that leads to another arbor. I had a little wooden bridge but it's all gone now.

I had an arbor at my other house, but I'd cemented it in, or I would have taken it with me. It was beautiful, ornate, wrought iron. The building supply store was going out of business so I got it half off. :)

I'm back home from Chicago, so now it's time to finish writing A SEAL Wolf for Sale!

Hope you all are having nicer weather now.

Terry
"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male."
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