I thought I'd give an update on the story I've been writing. Usually, my first drafts are 40,000 words. Then I have to go back and give my characters some clothes and furniture and the final draft is roughly 55,000 words. At this rate, the first draft of Lilac Lane should be finished within the next ten to twelve days. In the meantime, I thought I'd let you meet the main characters, Conrad and Whitney. He's a retired pro football player. In his senior year, as a result of a concussion, Conrad struggled with retaining what he learned in his classes. Whitney tutored him. When Conrad returns to Cottage Cove, Whitney helps with his transition to small-town life.
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Conrad's eyes locked in on Whitney's. In a matter of seconds, a lifetime passed between them. The past knit itself with the present, and although the specifics were sketchy, Whitney had the distinct impression that Conrad would be in her future.
She pursed her lips for effect. Taking on the confidence of the judges on the television singing shows, she said, “You don’t have to say a word. We all know N Sync was the better band.”
Conrad jerked and shot her a look that expressed his shock. He had laid his discomfort on the table for her to see, and she hadn’t given the expected reaction of sympathy or curiosity.
Whitney knew that wasn’t what he wanted nor needed. She waited through the silence and was not disappointed. He had caught the glimmer in her eye. The one that said, you don’t have to tell me why. I’ll be here for you because we’re friends.
A smile crawled across Conrad’s lips, and the shadow had left his face. Her joke had broken him free from the tension. He said, “I told you we were a good team.”
That's where we'll leave things for now. I'll share some more in future notes.
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I'll end this week's note with warm wishes. Remember, Thursday is the day small children tell us we dropped our pockets. (I love the delighted expression on their faces when I act surprised and look at the ground behind me.) Yes, it's April Fool's Day. May your week be full of smiles, and remember to test the salt and sugar before you use them.
💐 Merri
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