Still almost there
Nov. 28th, 2011 09:59 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
altivoBut much closer. Roth and Hiller continue their discussion of possibilities. Then Hiller takes it up with Rory, who supplies some information about the connection between Tommy Firkin and Jake Sisson.
Next installment is here.
Cumulative word count: 49293 (So close, but another 707 to go)
Much work to be done on the story, but the stage is set for the surprise climax. Will hit 50K tomorrow for sure, still a day early. On the whole, this has been the easiest NaNo I've done so far.
Turned turkey leftovers into turkey tetrazini this evening. I think turkeys exist to justify this dish. Unhealthy, rich, luxurious, and a bit fussy to prepare, but indescribably delicious. And now there's leftover tetrazini...
Realization that details of the story hang on the operation of early telegraph systems at a level with which I had only rudimentary understanding. Fortunately, what I wanted to allow is indeed possible. No need to clutter up the story with technical details, just making sure no one can come along and say "Hey, wait, they couldn't do that because..."
Now comes bed, thank goodness.
Next installment is here.
Cumulative word count: 49293 (So close, but another 707 to go)
Much work to be done on the story, but the stage is set for the surprise climax. Will hit 50K tomorrow for sure, still a day early. On the whole, this has been the easiest NaNo I've done so far.
Turned turkey leftovers into turkey tetrazini this evening. I think turkeys exist to justify this dish. Unhealthy, rich, luxurious, and a bit fussy to prepare, but indescribably delicious. And now there's leftover tetrazini...
Realization that details of the story hang on the operation of early telegraph systems at a level with which I had only rudimentary understanding. Fortunately, what I wanted to allow is indeed possible. No need to clutter up the story with technical details, just making sure no one can come along and say "Hey, wait, they couldn't do that because..."
Now comes bed, thank goodness.
