Sometimes the characters develop almost without your knowing it. You find them doing things you hadn't planned on, and then I have to go back to page 42 and fix things. I'm not recommending it as a way to write. It's very sloppy, but it works for me.
Barbara MertzIt may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!
Barbara MertzIt is much more sensible to be an optimist instead of a pessimist, for if one is doomed to disappointment, why experience it in advance?
Barbara Mertz