So it looks like I took some time off from Blogging. About a year.
Which, I cold have sworn was only like a month or so ago. Damn. Where does the time go?
Well, in my case it's split between a day job, my kid, my wife, yard work, and writing. And not usually in that order. So when it comes to choosing between working on the next chapter or writing a blog, guess which one got picked?
Not that 2012 was the best publishing year for me. I garnered all rejections on my short stories, and while I sold a novella that company went out of business. So, from a writing perspective it's been kind of a crap year.
Now, mind you, I've improved my craft by continuing to practice at it. I've expanded my circle of industry connections. I've participated in the raising of my child- extremely important to me. So, I've put my time and energy into the people and things I consider important.
But back to writing steampunk. I've got the time travel novella sitting around from last year. It needs a re-write. Originally, it was about a young inventor type that built a time machine, and traveled back in time to save his father's life in time for Christmas.
He failed, but learned a vital lesson about life that was remarkably similar to the Christmas Carol life lesson. He had a side-kick that was secretly the Angel sent to guide him through those choices- yes, I was crossing It's A Wonderful Life with A Christmas Carol. What? It's totally allowed.
Anyway, I think I need to add a character, specifically the love interest already in the story. She can function as the antagonist that wants him to fail- she filed a complaint with the police over the noise he makes building the machine- and the life lesson they both learn is to be more charitable.
Seriously, you can't go wrong with a love interest that is working against the protagonist. Instant drama!
Sounds like a winner winner Christmas dinner, doesn't it?
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