I’m finally settled in gorgeous Oregon. I have been having fun hanging out with my mom soaking in all the beauty here. As of yesterday I started to work on the second draft of The Jade Serpent. I am already feeling better about it and I’ve only worked on the first six paragraphs! Its going to take awhile to get this second draft completed but I am loving how it is shaping up already.
I’m planning on working on the illustrations this summer as well. I will be moving down to California at the end of the month so life will be a little chaotic again then. But I am determined to get settled and right back to editing.
As a teaser – here is the first few lines of the very first paragraph of the 2nd draft – what do you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
The pounding of his heart was nearly audible. His breath was short and rapid as he crouched, ready to launch. Then, quick as a cobra striking its prey, Koen’s hand punched outward toward the flying dog. The mechanical wings veered, then flapped up and down just out of reach. But when the dog flew around again, Koen launched his whole body into the air, stretching both of his arms towards the beast.
So fun to tweak and tweak again. Happy days to you all!
Gretchen M Fogelstrom 