Developments

Got one hero back shot, but surviving. Another suspected of murdering the store owner and being the back shooter. Meanwhile Sam Precker had a spell and is recovering at home.    

Trying to educate myself as I write

Eating with a bit - The Horse Forum

https://www.horseforum.com/horse-talk/eating-bit-31601/

Most horses will snatch a bite of grass while riding through tall grass,lol! I try not to let them eat grass with a bit in,as it makes for a dirty bit and its' also harder for them to chew .The only time I have seen horses eatwith a bit in is when they are greedy grain eaters.The bit will keep them from eating their grain too fast.

Synopsis, anybody?

Last night I began a synopsis of Gwenn Wrenn. I am not sure how many words an editor is willing to read, but some of my explanations require a good bit of explaining. For the time being I will keep improving on the presentation, without regard to length. Then I may have to revise it after making a final edit of the work itself. I had rather be a dentist to chickens than work this hard on a project I had thought to be beyond such torture.

The Graphic Novel

I discovered a dynamic group of comic book writers and artists, which caused me to consider to offer Gwenn Wrenn, or The Hollow Planet, for collaboration as a graphic novel. I don't know enough about the market or steps involved, so have been hesitating. I don't mind sharing 50% credit with another person. But it would put a burden on the artist to cut up the words and translate them to art, as well as navigate the process of approaching a publisher. I would be riding his/her wave. I would assist the project as best I could, but I feel inadequate to uphold my end.

plot turn

A mystery develops when a prominent character dies from a knife wound, inflicted by Emilio Cortez's knife.

My first ever book

It was a pathetic tale of a mouse-size boy; inspiration not derived from Stuart Little, but Tom Thumb. A publisher said "Stuart Little." Whatever. One character in it was a boy whom I gave the name, Hadji Mustapha. Having no working knowledge of Muslims, I glossed over the cultural aspects to concentrate on personalities. For years I had no idea how incorrect it was to use Hadjii as a given name. Both boys were exemplary - I no longer recall the plot, but I do wish it had worked out, to add one more positive in the play between cultures.   

Publishers and Publishers

When I offered up my manuscript, "Beyond the Dark Water," and the publisher accepted, I was naive enough to believe they were going to work to help me make sales. The contract was written in language that I interpreted to mean that. In reality, the total burden was on me, and I have no resources to pursue that sort of thing. The book itself was cheaply made, but for the cover, and overpriced at $15. Then they had the nerve, after the deal was made, to suggest the writers pool their royalties and award our money to a select individual. Small as my checks were, I kept mine.

I am embarrassing myself this way as a caution to others who may be interested in getting published. I know that this sort of thing can be beneficial to those who know how to work it. That's not most of us, in my opinion.