*Pat*Pat*  *Pat*Pat*

That’s the sound of me patting myself on the back. I crossed the 5000 word barrier last night! My story is taking shape, and Julian (the hero, I’ve always liked that name) is getting into some serious trouble right now. Based on the excerpt I posted on my profile page, you would have thought that he was already in trouble, but nuh-uh. He’s in the thick of it now.