No I totally get it! I think that is such a massive hurdle to get anywhere in a project. Statistically, it’s probably gonna be the first draft that takes anyone out, and I didn’t specify otherwise. But honestly, reaching out at all was such a lovely gentle push to get back to it. Thank you.

Very true! I need to just bite the bullet and put it in front of another set of eyes. I'm definitely a "I CAN DO IT MYSELF!" person, but an unbiased opinion would probably do a lot to get past that hurdle of self-doubt.

Oh I love a good vomit draft! Excellent advice and I do appreciate the support. Unfortunately for me, I’m working on a late stage, post vomit draft. So the shitty level of self scrutiny is required. lol.

I appreciate the advice, and I know this advice does help in the first draft stage! This actually a late stage draft though, which is why it’s getting such scrutiny from me. lol. But I still appreciate the support! Thank you

Thank you so much! I needed to hear that I think, lol.

Ooof. That is some labor! I feel for you! On the brighter side, I find that basically every time I tear it down and start over, the product improves exponentially. Fingers crossed this causes some awesome inspiration and excitement for you!

For anyone following along, who may or may not be interested in Treetop Hollow when it comes out (next fall) I need to tell you now: this is not a romance book. It is a horror. Ok, thx bye.