back again

I'm not even going to get into the cliched 'oh, it's been so long' crap; oh, wait! I kinda just did, didn't I? Ah, whatever...

The truth of the matter is that my motivation/desire to write has taken a nosedive since my computer died (the first time--yeah, it died again). But the period of mourning has gone on long enough.

I recently joined a e-mail critiquing group and have posted the prologue and 1st chapter of Caroline. The response wasn't quite as good as I expected, but I believe that is a good thing. It just means I have some work to do. Also, the 'audience' there doesn't seem to be Christian, so they may not understand/accept my story. I don't want to underestimate the ladies there, but I believe mine is the only religious work. I have developed a friendship (of sorts) with one lady who has told me she's a Christian; so there's potential.

I'm excited about the prospect of finishing Caroline again. I have changed the plot and am hoping to make the characters stronger and more convincing. One person in the group told me that she doesn't connect with the main character. Hmmm. I was a little distressed to hear that, but I am that much more determined to make her more likeable and relate-able. How to do that, I haven't a clue...yet. I like her :)

I'm at chapter 17 right now.