Works in Progress

I'm working on a novel set in and around the ocean, with the tentative title, "Salt Water".

I'm also working on a short story, as yet untitled. It has a beginning I'm pleased with, likewise the ending. Wouldn't it be great if I could figure out some logical connection between the two? Presumably an editor would think so.

Hmm. Since moving from A to B isn't working, maybe I should try writing backwards from the conclusion?