60,602 words, which is 600 more than what everyone seems to want. So now I print it out, make Dan read it, and do a copy edit/logic sweep. Then I have to figure out where and how to shop this sucker. I would gladly take suggestions.

I think I schmaltzed out a bit on the end, and I definitely dragged on too long, but I LOVE books that drag on, so long as it's either entertaining or wraps up unfinished stuff. So I'm leaving it. For now, anyway. I really like this story, actually. When I finished the beta draft, I liked it too, but it felt a bit off. I like it a lot more now. And thank you again to those of you who gave me feedback.

It's not Tuesday (and it wasn't last teaser, either. Oops.), but I'm posting chapter two anyway.

Happy Fourth of July!

 

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