One night last August as I was falling asleep,
a story idea popped into my head.
I turned on the light and jotted it down.
The next day I wrote a couple pages of notes
and set it aside to continue working on another project.
The other night the same thing happened as I fell asleep;
the same story idea came into my head, whispering a little louder.
But this time as I turned on the lights to write more notes,
my pulse quickened and I realized this was the story for me.
In a very un-Tracy like fashion, I’ve stopped working on my other project
and am now taking lots of notes on this idea that won’t let me go.
An idea that’s nothing like anything I’ve written before.
A story that intimidates me just a little bit.
image from morguefile.com
Once I unlock the story, I’ll begin to put it down on paper.
Tracy Abell 
Sounds very mysterious, and exciting. Enjoy!
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I need to be mysterious about projects before I’ve written a first draft. I’ve learned the hard way that talking about a project saps the energy from it, and that I won’t feel the need to write it because I’ve yakked so much about it.
Ouch.
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Sounds exciting 🙂
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It is quite exciting. I know you know what it feels like when a project beckons…
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How exciting. The Collector was an unexpected story. I think it is leaps and bounds better than Diyari. So you never know…
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I didn’t remember that about The Collector. I’d agree it’s a better/more cohesive story than Diyari. And to think it just showed up on your doorstep. Hmm. 🙂
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I don’t think I’ve shared on my LJ the origins of TC.
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Oooooo! I think being intimidated is a most excellent sign.
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How did I know you’d respond to that “intimidating” piece in all this? It’s true, though, that that does make it feel even more worthwhile.
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Oh frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!
Wish I had a sooper seekrit decoder ring to loan you, but I feel certain you’ll unlock the mysteries of that story of your own accord. Enjoy the magic….
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Aw, you and your wagging tails and fun little celebratory words. They make me smile.
Thanks for the good wishes and solidarity, Melodye.
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