In preparation for an assignment for my class, I decided to create a spreadsheet of my WIP to figure out just how many words I have to date.  I created it in MS Excel so I can keep adding chapters and it will total the word count for me.  So… as of today – I have 76,014 words and 370 pages.  I also included a column to keep track of the conflicts by chapter.  I have successfully included a conflict in every single one, although some might be internal conflict or romantic angst, the tension is there.  I posted part of my creation, edited for public consumption here.

In other news, I finished The Secret Year, by Jennifer Hubbard a few days ago.  I hope to write a review in the next few days.  But until then, it was a great read, told in an authentic male POV.   I pre-ordered Linger by Maggie Stiefvater which won't be released until the summer, but I am anxiously awaiting it.  I have a lot of books on my shelf that I need to get through.  Next up, The Witching Hour, by Anne Rice which came highly recommended (and borrowed) from Mel. 

It’s almost Friday!!!