Solving the Braid Problem

Over here I've left my usually friends locked entry open, because I want to share my Valentine's Day experience. I so love my husband.

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In bed this morning, I figured out how to solve the faerie novel problem. I make it into 3 faerie novels. The braid strands will each be individual books. Well, duh, you say. But it did take me a bit to figure it out, yes.

Here's what we'll do:

1. Gossamer and Veridian--Janetta and Hero: This book will be about the coup, and the relationship between Janetta and Hero. All the Janetta lovers should get their fill, and it would answer why should we prefer Pyramus over Feldspar. (Cat, I think this one would make a beautiful graphic novel, but I have no idea how two people go about trying to get that published...however, we can find that out. )

2. Gossamer and Veridian--Trolls at the Gate: This book will be about Iowa trolls, and Grant as a young boy. It will have bunad-wearing fairy godmothers in it, as well as trolls, and will be about the search for a missing baby with an addled king Pettigrew.

3. Gossamer and Veridian--The Storm Sisters: Rohren and Nasma's romance. Melancholy, bittersweet, and full of action/adventure romping.

AND THEN, we'll move onto Erynmir's quest into the real world to find her father, AND THEN Pyramus' descent into madness and role reversal, AND THEN the Kellinor book.

(Yes, I will write all these, regardless of publication. Just like those other 4 Klarion books. I'd better get crackin'.)

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But first, honestly, The Empty Horizon.

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Um...I guess one of the things I've noticed about Wellbutrin right away is that I am more focused than I have been for a while. It seems easier to make myself focus on tasks at hand, not get distracted (at night, I tend to wind myself up, and I can stop that now.) I also seem to be more analytical and clear about problem solving. As the recent Gossamer solution attests to.

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Oookay...just a little excited about Valentine's Day, about the story structuring and cycling, and positive feelings this morning. I'm not as manic as this post makes me sound. Just upbeat and happy. Yay!

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We had 4 inches of snow last night, and Bryon's out there all alone. I've got to wash up after my coffee, and get to it.

Catherine

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