As the Greek's say "sega, sega!" Easy, easy. And that's how I'm approaching the last bit of work on Shadow of the Lion. It's taken me awhile, as I've only been home 3 weeks from my travels and have been caught up in new classes, some literary events and a bit of recovery from jet-lag and culture shock. But I'm slowly starting back to work on the finale of the novel. Who would have thought it would be so difficult to write this last bit?
Garrison walls, Amphipolis
Where am I now in the story? I am in the garrison of Amphipolis. There has been a lull in the action as far as the threats against Roxana and Iskander. The new garrison commander, in charge while the evil Glaukias is away, has shown some respect and tolerance to them and has allowed the boy and his companions some freedom. But watch what happens next!
I found that I was dissatisfied with the last chapter segment I wrote, so I've been trying to figure out how to improve it, editing and adding some new bits. Still not certain it's what I want, but for now I'll let it go and move on to the next bit. As usual, I always find it hard to write the transitions between chapters or chapter segments so although I have some of it written in note form, I haven't launched into it as yet.
Meanwhile I spent some time writing travel stories and have to polish up one about Pt. Townsend, WA to send off. And of course I have started submitting to The Vancouver Guide again. Still, I have a lot of travel stories yet to write so I must squeeze these in between what work I am doing on Shadow. Fortunately I've had a bit of extra time to do some of it, but it all requires DISCIPLINE and FOCUS which are somewhat difficult to achieve (for me, anyway!)
But, I will continue to post my progress reports and very soon I hope to be able to write THE END.
Watch for more chapter segments to come.
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