Yesterday I printed out the first eleven chapters (about 80 pages)
from the second draft of my middle-grade,
and am quite pleased with how it's coming together.
It's the first book I've written from an outline
and I must say it's a more civilized approach to writing a novel.
Ahem.
Anyway, because this sense of well-being will certainly fade
in the not-so-distant future, I'm documenting my current emotional state.
Please join Batman and me as we do the
Check-Me-Out-I'm-Feeling-Pretty-Damned-Good-Dance!
(And yes, that is red lace. Thanks for noticing.)
Tracy Abell 
The red lace is so in this year!
Oh, and a big CONGRATS!!!
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I’m busily sewing red lace onto all my outfits…
Thank you for the lovely congrats, Barb. I know you know what this feeling is all about!
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He’s in touch with his feminine side. I like that in a…superhero.
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Exactly! And I believe he also enjoys long walks on the beach.
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Hurray!
It would be different writing from an outline. I’m glad it worked well for you.
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Thanks for the Hurray, Sarah! I can’t remember if you write with an outline or if you’re a pantser. I guess I’m still a bit of both as my outline changed somewhat from the first draft into the second, but I definitely had a better sense of where I was headed.
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Check him out — great moves AND red lace!
Still, he’s no competition for you, Tracy. Hooray on those 80 pages! Fabulous to hear it’s coming together!
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It’s a little known fact that Batman loves to dance. And dress up.
Thanks so much for the cheer on my progress, Amy. I appreciate your support flowing across the pond.
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YEAH!
Batman dress-up! Like what? You ain’t already wearing pretty strange clothing, Brucie?
Love it! (Like when I put Beatle-doll John head on G.I.Joe)
Yeah!
…and congrats!
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Re: YEAH!
He’s a kicky guy but I’m not sure he’d allow a head-switch. We might have to work up to that.
Thanks for the congrats!
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yay!! and too funny 🙂
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Thanks much for the YAY, Robin, and joining in the dance!
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That’s adorable! Are you working on a new MG?
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My kids are a bit befuddled about my obsession with dressing and posing Batman but I think it’s great fun!
Yes, I’m working on a second draft of a new middle-grade and am liking it quite a bit! I know you know that feeling!!
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I did not know this about Batman but now I find him a more intriguing character, I must say. Rock on, Batman & Tracy!
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Batman is a very complex dude and I’m glad I could share some of his complexity with you.
We will continue to rock on, thank you!
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