Well, given the locale of my
third Clubmobile Girls novel, my heroine might more readily exclaim: “Cobras
and Tigers and Elephants, oh my!”

My heroine is delighted and
enthralled from the moment she catches sight of Bombay from the harbor. India
is as far away from her small hometown in Missouri and her troubled past as it
is possible to imagine. And while she initially focuses on the potential for
adventure and a fresh start, she must all too quickly confront a myriad of
challenges to her worldview of India and to her goals and plans.

I would
love to say that this more sequestered and slower paced life I’ve been leading
has translated into huge daily word counts. Alas, that has not been the case.
But I am nearing the end of my research process, have a good solid start in the
early chapters, and have committed to start meeting that 1000-1500 word count
daily goal again this week. I know I’m not the only author who has had
difficulty with overall focus and productive habits in these challenging times.
And the research required to corral the myriad competing potential plot points
for this vast and complex setting has been an enormous undertaking. So that’s a
long way of saying I am trying to give myself permission and space to let this
story bloom gradually, rather than second-guessing whether I ought to have more
to show for such an extended period of being largely housebound!
I hope all of you continue to
take care of yourself and your loved ones and stay in good spirits as we
continue to adjust to a new normal.
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