This manuscript with a working title of Runaway is done yet again. I thought the story was complete 2 other times and each time I was asked to make it longer, I did. First time, I added 15,000 words in 4 days. This time I added over 17,000 in 6 days. I can’t see where I can add one more. It is at 87,500+ right now. I was asked to get it to 88,000- 90,000 and I’m calling this close enough.
#2 son says I’m an underachiever since I can’t make 90,000, but I say I’ve made it longer without sacrificing tightmess and I’m done. Don’t want to muck it up – I am a Hemingway kind of writer and can’t channel an inner Faulkner that doesn’t reside in my psyche.
Jillian Chantal 
Bop #2 son on head. You’re the most non-underachieving person I know. Rita VF
By: ritavf on August 28, 2010
at 9:12 pm
LOL Rita. I’ve always been called an OVER achiever except by #2 son- he’s prob just mad cause I nag him about his geometry!
By: sfcatty on August 28, 2010
at 9:48 pm
I agree. You are definitely NOT an underachiever. Not by a long shot. I’m SO proud of you! What you’ve done is amazing, gfriend! Absolutely amazing. 🙂
By: napewriter on August 29, 2010
at 7:32 pm
Thanks Margo!
By: sfcatty on August 29, 2010
at 7:51 pm
I think he was just trying to push your buttons. WTG. Glad someone had a successful writing weekend. BRAVO can’t wait to see Runaway in print.
By: Darlene on August 30, 2010
at 7:06 am