I’m in the middle of the 10k Challenge week on the Chapterbuzz site, and at the moment the plot is thickening as nicely as I might have asked for. One more big fight scene, the introduction of a new character, the addition of a new mystery and the resolution of a few old ones, and I’m going to be ready for the big Wham Moment at the halfway point of the novel.

Taking a few days off before the beginning of October really helped me think through a few plot points and get all my tools set out. Since Tuesday I’ve managed to put down 5,900 words without too much trouble.

At the moment, eighteen chapters of the first draft of The Curse of Steel are up at Chapterbuzz. Go, read, “buzz” the chapters if you’re enjoying them, and feel free to leave any feedback that comes to mind. With, as always, my thanks.