After inputs from agents. Now up to almost 20 pages.

Still feels good, like a book only I can write and a book I should write.

I'll take the kidney stone attacks as a good sign, given my history ....

Worked out like crazy today, doing anything I could to trigger some action. It's a weird but kinda fun grind. Very Jeckel and Hyde though: you're great in the day and then it comes in the night. Still, I love being around my family, and I like the concentrated bouts of writing. I really could live at home full time and just write every day. I see why authors like it.

Fear not, though. I have my next trip already planned for next week, and just landed my first big speaking gig (big, as in, paying) for the fall. It's just fun being around the house when everyone's home. If it wasn't for bugs, summer would be perfect.