The novel I wrote isn't anything like the novel I wanted to write. At the time I outlined it, I knew I didn't normally write suspenseful stories but I thought I might stretch myself. Instead I've written something that isn't suspenseful at all; in fact, there are large sections that are rather humorous. I hope others enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. I especially like the whining jerk and the asides.
What about y'all? Did your stories turn out to be what you expected them to be?
Not my last line: “So what you’re saying is that you didn’t need me to do anything.”
He shrugged. “Apparently not.”
She sputtered indignantly, “You’re just going to make up my mind for me?”
He yawned. “Apparently so.”
Elisabeth 43798 words--which is past 100 pages
PS Yesterday both of my girls made their goals. All they need to do is compose their book covers.
