New Character

Mid-February, 2013

The development of the added source is a challenging one on several levels. First, because the new source is of especially poignent timing and appears to be so willing to contribute valuable information on M&C, there is the added responsibility of incorporating the information. Another challenge is that of retooling my plot to embrace yet another source, this one with actual credibility to understanding who M&C were at their time of departure, and what their state of mind was. And another new aspect that needs addressing with respect to the book is how Jade is to relate with this person.

I think these challenges will all culminate into a very positive dynamic in Drum. The additional character poses a nice balancing perspective to the outlandish theories proposed by the websleuth. I have not yet received information from [deleted], but he has responded telling me it is on the way. I've told him to take his time. Memory needs to unfold itself.

That in mind, I think I will send [deleted] a couple of photos to see if he can add to their context, if not simply be inspired to push more detail into his recollections.

This new source excites me. I'm revved to move into the story now with new detail. Unfortunately, this coincides with a very full teaching schedule this term, which begins in two days. This winter is going to prove tobe a very busy time, but productive.