9 thoughts on “Slow and Steady – By a Hare – Chapter Fifteen”
Okay. This chapter was difficult. I can already see that it would’ve better served the story if Rez’s and Kin’s ‘full disclosures’ were paced throughout the second act. That change would focus this scene on the most critical and emotional reveals. If I was treating this as a true first draft and not a serial, I would’ve jotted down notes about the scene and moved on. Basically, I would’ve deferred it to the second draft, knowing that Future Bex would be calling Current/Past Bex an inconsiderate idiot.
Then why did I push forward and complete/post the scene?
Good question. To warn you, my answer completely lacks reasoning. In a nutshell, posting it felt like the right thing to do. Jumping ahead could potentially confuse readers. Since I appreciate those reading this serial so dang much (seriously, you have no idea how much I adore you all!), I wanted to avoid confusion. And so, here we are.
What’s coming up next?
The story is pushing toward the external conflict’s climax (Bale/24K/Kletka) while confronting the last of Rez’s and Kin’s reservations. Get ready for some danger and drama followed by a sweetly swoon-worthy Happily Ever After!
Excellent chapter as always. Do love to read your comments on the chapter. I always have -huh- moments although having to make them face the issue s immediately/head on and not pace them out is a very Rez attitude. It works for me 👍 and sad to say I would have been one of those confused readers wondering if I missed a chapter or 3🤦
Thank you, Megs! I am so glad that you are enjoying both the chapters and my comments at the end. And I agree, Rez tackling them head-on is very much the core of her character.❤️
Since I’m not a writer, it’s fascinating to get a glimpse of your thoughts about what you’ve written and how you’ve chosen to write it. I know when it’s finished I’ll want to go back and read it all again with the insight I have now. I’m sad it’s wrapping up, but happy to get the payoff (HEA)!
Thanks, JenM! I appreciate that so much. A few readers have mentioned wanting to re-read and I cringe. Mostly because I’ve been taking notes about ALL THE THINGS that I have to fix.😬 But then I calm down and remind myself that the whole point was to write a first draft. And with all of that in mind, I am so very glad that you are enjoying the story and my thought processes.❤️
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Okay. This chapter was difficult. I can already see that it would’ve better served the story if Rez’s and Kin’s ‘full disclosures’ were paced throughout the second act. That change would focus this scene on the most critical and emotional reveals. If I was treating this as a true first draft and not a serial, I would’ve jotted down notes about the scene and moved on. Basically, I would’ve deferred it to the second draft, knowing that Future Bex would be calling Current/Past Bex an inconsiderate idiot.
Then why did I push forward and complete/post the scene?
Good question. To warn you, my answer completely lacks reasoning. In a nutshell, posting it felt like the right thing to do. Jumping ahead could potentially confuse readers. Since I appreciate those reading this serial so dang much (seriously, you have no idea how much I adore you all!), I wanted to avoid confusion. And so, here we are.
What’s coming up next?
The story is pushing toward the external conflict’s climax (Bale/24K/Kletka) while confronting the last of Rez’s and Kin’s reservations. Get ready for some danger and drama followed by a sweetly swoon-worthy Happily Ever After!
Thank you so much for reading!
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Excellent chapter as always. Do love to read your comments on the chapter. I always have -huh- moments although having to make them face the issue s immediately/head on and not pace them out is a very Rez attitude. It works for me 👍 and sad to say I would have been one of those confused readers wondering if I missed a chapter or 3🤦
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Thank you, Megs! I am so glad that you are enjoying both the chapters and my comments at the end. And I agree, Rez tackling them head-on is very much the core of her character.❤️
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Hey Bex! I do believe you’re being rather hard on yourself, girl!…. This was THE BEST CHAPTER!! ❤ You’re totally nailing it!!
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Thank you so much, Ana!❤️
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Since I’m not a writer, it’s fascinating to get a glimpse of your thoughts about what you’ve written and how you’ve chosen to write it. I know when it’s finished I’ll want to go back and read it all again with the insight I have now. I’m sad it’s wrapping up, but happy to get the payoff (HEA)!
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Thanks, JenM! I appreciate that so much. A few readers have mentioned wanting to re-read and I cringe. Mostly because I’ve been taking notes about ALL THE THINGS that I have to fix.😬 But then I calm down and remind myself that the whole point was to write a first draft. And with all of that in mind, I am so very glad that you are enjoying the story and my thought processes.❤️
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Excellent heading to read the next chapter
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Thank you!❤️
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