Black Mountain Awaits

Today my friend and I are going up to Black Mountain to spend the day. I have wanted to check out the place ever since we moved here (and it is only really "open" during the summer). It is an artsy little town with a lot of nice restaurants. Hopefully I will get some inspiration there.

Last night at the cocktail party, I meet some new neighbors who just bought in Qualla Village. I am sure they were as pleased as I was to see such friendly neighbors. The last Friday of every month we meet for drinks and appetizers (but believe me it turns into an entire meal). Attendees bring their own beverage and an appetizer to share. It can be meats, vegs or fruits. Some even bring desserts. there is always enough for everyone and we all have a fun time talking and sharing stories.

So today, no writing. And Wednesday no writing since a few of us made plans to play MahJOng. I really don't like the game but it is popular here. I prefer Canasta or Double Pinnacle. I don't do bridge.

I have been thinking the last couple of days about Expectations and the viewer reactions. I think I have lost a few readers. I certainly lost a few commentors. But then it is the last week in August and a traditional holiday week. so we will see. The next few chapters are a bit less tense and there is more of "him" on display. I am surprised only a few readers have pointed out his good traits in my story. They seem to gloss over them preferring to focus on the less than nice ones; but there are good points to be made about him as well. That always amuses me.

A couple of readers have indicated this story is too suspenseful but then I did say it was Angsty, somewhat. Although I do not know what that really means. NO one can really say exactly what that means. Some think it applies only when there is trouble between the couple, others say it is the whole story. Who knows.

I have 17 more chapters to polish and the epilogue to rewrite. I am still unhappy with it and this time I am using what I learn from the readers to write it. My instinct tells me that everything is OK with it but I do have this little niggling feeling that something is not finished about it.

So, first my mom's call then off to Black Mountain. I know I will be tired (as I usually am after any sort of activity) so tomorrow may be a sleep in and a late post.

Take care, and happy Labor Day.

gayle