Chapter 21 and 22 Done.
I broke 50,000 words in Chapter 22 with the word “air” at 10:30 PM.
And then I finished the Mars Mission.

I’m not fully happy with how it turned out, so I’m going to do a short edit before I post it. But it’s done. I made it past 50,000 words. I’m actually at 51K.

The Orion Project: Descent is not done by a long shot. There’s another good half to go. And then Redemption and Reckoning. But that’s something for another time.

I haven’t decided if I’m going to just keep burning away at Orion or move onto another project for a time. A break would be nice, but I don’t want to lose my momentum. I am going to cut back just a little though.

And one of the most magical things in the world happened to me last night. There’s nothing quite like being fully loved and accepted by the one you prize above all else.

I’d like to thank , , and for their invaluable assistance in The Orion Project: Descent.
-Kerina let me borrow one of her muses and was amazingly encouraging, even when we were both writing at the same time.
-Bethi showed me such amazing support and love, even when I stayed up far too late.
-Uncle Ben made me seriously consider the original plot of Orion before starting and got those very rusty gears spinning.
-Late Night Lady was there right at the beginning to give support, encouragement and a healthy dose of competition.

Thanks to everyone who left comments, encouragements, critiques, feedback and everything else for Orion! I can’t thank you enough for everything you folks did. Every little bit makes me think that this might actually amount to something someday.

Oh, and one other thing. I’m going to try this sleep thing I’ve heard about. It’s supposed to be good for you. Just an experiment for now.

Good night!