Herc-o-meter: Herapy

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I copied last night when I should have cut, so I discovered that I didn’t get as many new words as previously thought. Still, I’m ahead of where I was yesterday after writing the first version of the cleaning of the Augean stables, so that’s good. I’ve also worked a bit on adding to the scene that introduces Hera. Initially it was a student in Hera’s motivations, but it will become a full blown therapy session which will introduce the opposition team of mythological guys that will run through the books, if, in fact, Cats Curious has enough success with the books to make it a series.

So, word count:

35,826 / 75,000 (47.0%)

No one’s guessed the first labor of Hercules yet, so that question will stand for another day.

Herculean wisdom today:
“Did Arnold get into trouble?”
“Sure did. His dad sent him away to live with relatives.”
“Hmmm,” said Bianca from the doorway. “So, that’s what happens to kids who get into trouble. I get it now.”
“You,” said Nonna, shaking a spatula at Bianca. “Come set the table.”

Even in Herculean times, crossing your parents could have consequences, but if your relatives cook better than your parents, maybe it’s not so bad?

Originally published at Writer Tamago. You can comment here or there.