The first draft clocked in at 86k. This draft is 106k. It will go a bit longer once I've sorted the very last chapter on the very last rewrite, because it's a bit light on still but seriously? I broke my brain. Again.
How do I feel about it? Actually, not bad. I think there might be some good stuff here. Of course, it's only half the story. This is a 2 parter. And yes -- there is a cliffhanger. When is there not a cliffhanger when I write a multivolume story?
And yes there is trauma and drama and angst and some humour. And lots and lots and lots of Anakin and Obi-Wan. A little bit of Bail. A little bit of Padme. A little bit of Ahsoka. Actually, quite a nice dollop of Ahsoka. A great in-canon villain who isn't Palpatine. And there are a couple of new characters, both my inventions. And I like them very much. One of them might well cause a bit of a stir. But never mind -- I live to cause trouble. *g*
I love this universe. I love these characters. I'm so lucky.
As for what's next, well, I've got a couple of urgent tasks that I've been putting off far too long that I must attend to this week. Also some business stuff. And some rest my brain stuff. And then on the weekend, or thereabouts, I start the first draft of Wizard Squared, which is the 3rd installment of the Rogue Agent series.
And oh man -- if you like those books, you are going to be SERIOUSLY pissed with me. *g*
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ETA: Just re-read that opening bit dear Gawd you've been working straight from 8am to 1:35am!? :Faint: Holy crap how did you do it without dying from exhaustion or having your eyes fall out of your head? *envies your stamina*
Edited at 2009-05-25 10:00 pm (UTC)
And as for the writing marathon, I tell you, I wish it didn't go that way because I fall over bigtime afterwards. But I reach a tipping point where I have to stay in the story world and just barrel through to the end. Adrenaline fuels me, (or caffeine) I'm hyperfocused and I honestly can't tell how tired I am until I stop. And then I notice. *g* This has happened with every book so far so I think it's just my MO and I have to learn to live with it.
*Really* looking forward to reading #4.
Of course, that doesn't mean I won't fall flat on my face this time ... *g*
I'm definitely looking forward to #4!
Karen and I have had many, many, many long conversations about character and stuff for these stories. For the most part we have very similar views. There are some differences, and some things we approach from different angles, but it would be odd if we didn't since we are two different people. *g* However our broad take on the GFFA is similar enough, I think, that we've managed to present a harmonious view. She reads my stuff and picks up things, and I read hers and follow through on some points. So if you see that, and you think it's working, then I'm very pleased!
Seriously, of course I'd be thrilled if you gave these books a try. But if they're not your cup of tea I'm not going to have a tantrum. gthe first one in the series is Karen T's take on the original cartoon movie -- and a really great example of how you can adapt a screenplay to expand upon the story and give it great depth. The next one's mine, Wild Space, and that was me dipping my toe in the water for the first time. Very scary! No Prisoners is a sideways step away from the cartoons, but still in that timeframe. And my next 2 slot into the cartoon time frame, with some references, and a brand new adventure.
And if you decide to take the plunge, I'd love to know what you think. *g*
I will try to contain the inner crazed fangirl that wants to come out when she sees 'Karen Miller' and 'lots and lots of Anakin and Obi-Wan' in the same sentence. This sounds like another fantastic trip, and I'm looking forward to meeting your new characters, too!
Suffice to say: YES AND YAYAYAY AND CONGRATS!! :DDDDDD
I keep on saying it, but it never stops being true. I am so bloody lucky it freaks me out.
Speaking of cliffhangers, I finally, finally, *finally* got around to reading Innocent Mage, and you are a very naughty woman re: the "cliffhanger" in that one. Having read at least parts of early versions of a few of your books many moons ago, I'm finding it interesting from a writing perspective to see where you put in new stuff and how it fits with the old.
As for the Rogue Agent books, haven't gotten to them yet (I'm making a serious effort to read more novels lately - I've done virtually none of that since Victor was born), but I'm looking forward to being seriously pissed with you. *G*
It is a bit of both. I mean, I do fairly high output days on a regular basis at the moment simply because the sheer stupid amount of work I have to do means I don't get a choice. I'll be so glad when I can rejig that. But in every story there comes a point where the momentum pushes me into overdrive and I don't have a choice. I have to motor on through.
Tee hee on Innocent Mage! I am very bad. *g*
You manage to make even Ahsoka interesting.
Two-parter, ey? That means the fun will keep on happening. *very pleased*
And no, I don't take your fanfic comment the wrong way at all. I've always thought that tie in novels were professionally produced fanfic -- and if they're not, there's something wrong. Tie ins are a directly fan-aimed story. Nobody who doesn't love Trek or Stargate or Star Wars or Buffy or whatever is going to read them -- so how can you write them without a love for those worlds and characters? Well, you can, but that to me seems pretty soulless. And if you don't love and respect those stories and characters then you're not going to give them the due they deserve, or that the fans deserve.
But of course, part of that for me comes from my own perspective -- which is that character is God. When it comes to story, it's all about the people. In Star Wars, I'm not about the hardware, I'm about those people and their lives and dreams and journeys. I can't write any other kind of story about them - which is why some fans will never enjoy my work. But that's okay, because there are lots of fans - like you and me *g* -- who adore character-driven work. And the EU is a big enough smorgasbord for everyone to find a meal that they enjoy.
And that's what I love about Del Rey/LFL. They've given me this place in which to play, to explore the Star Wars story in a way that pleases and fulfills me. It's amazing, and so generous.
So all I have to worry about now is getting it right! Arrgghhhh! *g*
And thank you. It means so much to me that you enjoyed Wild Space. For me, this what makes the EU so great -- the luxury of time to explore the characters and their complicated inner lives.
I hope you enjoy the next 2 just as much!