my new new novel

About five minutes ago, I sent the first three chapters of my new novel to my editor at Random House.  It doesn't have a title yet, and it won't come out until Spring 2012. But it's a crazy thrill to have the beginning in solid shape, and to send it off for feedback.

I've been watching this new story unfold in little pieces in my head for a long time.  I know a lot already about what's going to happen.  But it's pretty thrilling to see it all actually happen.  Does that make sense? It's one...