I'm still ahead of the count, Phew! Last weekend was iffy as my characters were all MIA. Had to threaten to kill them off and find some who would show up when they're supposed to - that fixed 'em! LOL Then I sort of ran out of steam, so I took a very minor character, only mentioned in letters between 2 other characters, and expanded her role in the story - it worked! Only problem now is one of the main male characters isn't cooperating with what I envisioned for him, so I'll have to rethink that one. He's just not going where I wanted him to go. So I'll have to play along and see what happens.

I have to admit, I wasn't sure I could do this as I have only ever written short stories, and I'm not 'wordy' at all. This has been an eye opener; I've surprised myself in how much blather I can write. Editing ought to be fun!!