The next phase of the writing is underway. Whew! Set myself up for a badass opening scene, too. I can’t wait to actually write it, which is, of course, the whole damn point of how much outlining I do. It was the day I needed today. Much more of it to come, as well....

An untethered day, spent trying to get my feet back on the ground. I succeeded I think. A good night’s sleep cures a lot, if not all, as does a nap. I found the latter today after feeding the pups dinner. Hopefully I find the former here shortly. Tomorrow…push. Need...

We spent eight hours driving today, my goodness. Left the house at 10am and got back at 11pm. Dropped off the pups at Stephen and Thida’s because we were going to be gone all day. It’s so nice to drop the pups off there—they love those two like family, and their house...