PROTECTION

The first chapter is finished and I'm just starting to get to know my characters, especially the three girls who are the protagonists of this book. At this stage I'm aware that for every first chapter that's written, there's usually two or three that end up in the bin. But my main concern at the moment is that I seem to be writing a rather steamy novel, rather than the romantic comedy I intended. Who knows what will happen. I have some idea of where I'm going but once the characters come to life a writer must allow them to take over the script. I guess if the book ends up hot, I'll just have to be satisfied, but until I've got beyond 15,000 words there's never a certainty it will be finished. Some books just die on you. I'm hoping for the best. Will update in a few days.