I had the opportunity to spend some time this weekend planning and plotting my third book in the Earth Bound series. It's shaping up to be the longest book yet, if the length of the outline is any indicator. It's funny how I can never seem to get a story to happen like I planned. Just in writing this outline, I have encountered three distinct plotlines that aren't behaving and trying to write themselves. I won't elaborate here, of course, because that would spoils things, but still. I'm excited about where the story is going, even if it won't listen to my ideas.

I am also revisiting book one on the advice of several people whose opinions I value. I'm trimming a little here, and rewording a little there. The main plot line won't change much, but it should flow a little more smoothly. They are the type of changes a professional editor would probably suggest, I imagine. If the day comes when I can afford one, I'll know I have "made it."

Finally, I have begun a new series for younger readers. It's mostly a gift to my children. A story with their character traits meshed in with the main characters'. When I'm finished with it, I'll publish it myself, like Earth Bound so it will be available, but not wide spread at first. Tell your friends to join the Quickstep Universe! I need to get the word out!