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So now...
So now I'm starting Del's story. There's only one huge problem.
Yes, one HUGE PROBLEM.
Gully's Fall was only meant to be a four book series. Just four books featuring the men's stories - Scott, Kirk, Ryder & Simon. But then there was Del. Del, the only one of the group who was basically left hanging out in the breeze, flapping away - no man, no hero, no nothing, watching her friends all get their HEAs.
Okay, so the four book series turned into a five book series. Or did it? Should it? Should Del's book just be a spin-off - but wait, she's one of the main side characters, right? And it'll be set in Gully's Fall, so how could it be a spin-off? How dumb would that be?
Okay, so here it is. Gully's Fall is now officially a five book series. gah!
Yes, one HUGE PROBLEM.
Gully's Fall was only meant to be a four book series. Just four books featuring the men's stories - Scott, Kirk, Ryder & Simon. But then there was Del. Del, the only one of the group who was basically left hanging out in the breeze, flapping away - no man, no hero, no nothing, watching her friends all get their HEAs.
Okay, so the four book series turned into a five book series. Or did it? Should it? Should Del's book just be a spin-off - but wait, she's one of the main side characters, right? And it'll be set in Gully's Fall, so how could it be a spin-off? How dumb would that be?
Okay, so here it is. Gully's Fall is now officially a five book series. gah!
Won the War! & Stuff...
So I won the war against the Army Worms! I blasted them out of existence. Okay, I did feel bad because I believe everything in nature has a place and a job to do, but when they decimate the grass for every other living thing (such as the doves who like to waddle onto it and do *cough* naughty things while on there - and that's apart from pooping on the lawn), then we - me and the Army Worms - have a problem.
I fixed my problem.
I feel a little guilty, but it's fixed. My little patch of lawn is green again, the birds are enjoying it, and it’s wonderful.
What isn't so wonderful is that Bunnings no longer sells the product that works so well. So I had to go on-line to buy more. This irks me, because I like to shop local and keep our people in work, shops in business, etc, but nothing works as well as this stuff, so it's on-line shopping for it now.
On another note - completely different note - Mum was supposed to have the stent removed in Perth. We had flights booked, motel booked, days off work booked - and then when Mum was on the plane there was a technical problem and everyone had to get off - and the flight was cancelled. She was supposed to get into Perth at 9:20am, be at the hospital at 11:30, operated on in the afternoon and out that night. So, of course, that got cancelled as well. After a lot of back and forthing, a new appointment was booked at the hospital for Mum in the very near future, I got the motel re-booked and our travel agent (thank you Hello World!) got our tickets reinstated (thank you Virgin!), and I have more time booked off for the op date. Mum got a little upset because she felt so bad with me taking time off and losing several days, but as I said to her, I'd rather the tech problem was found while they were on the ground and not in the air, and that money can be saved, holidays saved, tickets re-booked, but a life cannot be brought back once it's gone. She means more to me than money. So she's okay now. My nurse manager (thank you, Susan!) has been so supportive of us during this time. We've got great friends who are happy to help out with the furries when needed during this time (thanks Rae and Ker!). I tell you, even though things have been all over the road (what is it with you, Mum, and this gall bladder op and complications post op?!) we've been blessed to come through it, and we're still standing, so we're a-okay!
Today is a day off, I'm sitting here with Diet Coke (I know, you're so surprised, right?) - music playing softly, computer revved up, and ready to continue editing and re-writing this series.
So saying, the first book is becoming a major re-write in some ways. I almost feel like it's partly the old story, but partly a new story as well, if that makes sense. The covers are coming along beautifully, I can't believe how truly awesome they are. And here's the funny bit (or odd, depending on your POV) - while re-writing this first book, I can see the impact it will have in some areas of the second book.
And let's just add, to confuse things even more, I had an idea pop into my head for another contemporary romance and have had to jot those ideas down. Possibly, in the future, there MAY be a new series of contemporary romances as well. I'm just sayin', not promising, but things are sparking in my brain.
I have to say, taking a step-back and taking the time to do this re-write of the old sci-fi romances, has started to get my love back into writing and the creative juices flowing.
I'm striking while the iron's hot! Back to the keyboard now...
I fixed my problem.
I feel a little guilty, but it's fixed. My little patch of lawn is green again, the birds are enjoying it, and it’s wonderful.
What isn't so wonderful is that Bunnings no longer sells the product that works so well. So I had to go on-line to buy more. This irks me, because I like to shop local and keep our people in work, shops in business, etc, but nothing works as well as this stuff, so it's on-line shopping for it now.
On another note - completely different note - Mum was supposed to have the stent removed in Perth. We had flights booked, motel booked, days off work booked - and then when Mum was on the plane there was a technical problem and everyone had to get off - and the flight was cancelled. She was supposed to get into Perth at 9:20am, be at the hospital at 11:30, operated on in the afternoon and out that night. So, of course, that got cancelled as well. After a lot of back and forthing, a new appointment was booked at the hospital for Mum in the very near future, I got the motel re-booked and our travel agent (thank you Hello World!) got our tickets reinstated (thank you Virgin!), and I have more time booked off for the op date. Mum got a little upset because she felt so bad with me taking time off and losing several days, but as I said to her, I'd rather the tech problem was found while they were on the ground and not in the air, and that money can be saved, holidays saved, tickets re-booked, but a life cannot be brought back once it's gone. She means more to me than money. So she's okay now. My nurse manager (thank you, Susan!) has been so supportive of us during this time. We've got great friends who are happy to help out with the furries when needed during this time (thanks Rae and Ker!). I tell you, even though things have been all over the road (what is it with you, Mum, and this gall bladder op and complications post op?!) we've been blessed to come through it, and we're still standing, so we're a-okay!
Today is a day off, I'm sitting here with Diet Coke (I know, you're so surprised, right?) - music playing softly, computer revved up, and ready to continue editing and re-writing this series.
So saying, the first book is becoming a major re-write in some ways. I almost feel like it's partly the old story, but partly a new story as well, if that makes sense. The covers are coming along beautifully, I can't believe how truly awesome they are. And here's the funny bit (or odd, depending on your POV) - while re-writing this first book, I can see the impact it will have in some areas of the second book.
And let's just add, to confuse things even more, I had an idea pop into my head for another contemporary romance and have had to jot those ideas down. Possibly, in the future, there MAY be a new series of contemporary romances as well. I'm just sayin', not promising, but things are sparking in my brain.
I have to say, taking a step-back and taking the time to do this re-write of the old sci-fi romances, has started to get my love back into writing and the creative juices flowing.
I'm striking while the iron's hot! Back to the keyboard now...
