Writing Fool

In the sidebar, I’ve put back up one of the progress meters. I’m working on Simple Sarah again. This poor novel has been in progress (and finished twice!) since early 2004 but still isn’t done enough for my satisfaction. I’ve started completely over with some cut/paste from other versions.

Simple Sarah is to be a fantasy. The main character is Sarah and follows her as she fills the role of sidekick to a reluctant heroine. That’s it in a nutshell. There is romance involved, but this is a fantasy novel. Right now, it feels more like a romance with fantasy elements. Arrgh. But I am writing on, trying to emphasize the fantasy more. This has been a constant problem with this novel.

Anyone interested in reading the rawness that it is now and telling me if it is romance or fantasy? And perhaps give some ideas as to why you see it that way? I can send it to you via email. I’m not looking for “Love it!” kind of feedback but more of “Loved it and here’s why: ” kind of stuff. Currently it is 144 pages, double spaced, and just over 37K words. It is the first 78 or so pages (and just under 20K words) that are questionable. The beginning of a novel sets the tone for the book. Ya know? The first two chapters of BGCFA was tossed by me and the editor. But I don’t want to toss 78 pages!

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