My NaNoWriMo Novel

I have yet to name my most recent novel. It started with an idea that was floating around in my head almost exactly a year ago. It was about three girls, two of which had been best buddies until their friendship came crashing down around their ears. It also involved a portal. However, I just thought that it was another one of those temporary ideas--just coming and going.

That October, I signed up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and made the commitment to write 50,000+ words in thirty days. The only problem was that I was stumped on the storyline. Until I remembered my idea from a month back!

I finished NaNo in 26 days, with my newest novel. It was the easiest to write so far, and at the time it was my best yet. Now if only I could find a name. I put a poll up on this blog a while ago asking for your input on titles I had thought up, and Crossing Caeleryn won. I'm not going to call it that yet though, because I prefer the name Elizabeth and Earlìngad (and of course I need the input of my lovely friend who is editing it at the moment).

I think, of all my writing projects, this book has the most parallels to my life. I hadn't realized it until a couple months ago, but I can name three girls who are like the three in my book--my former friend, my former friend's friend, and myself. Elizabeth, my main character, is a lot like me from looks onward.

So far, this book is the closest to being published. This coming November, it'll be one year old. I'm planning to continue the series then. =)

I can still think of a ton of things I need to fix in this book. Some names, for example, and I'll probably have to do a bit of rewriting. But I'm happy with it. My NaNoWriMo novel was my least painful book to write. The characters were the most cooperative. The writing process taught me so much about my writing style and technique, and it's made me feel more secure in the world of books.

I really do love that book. =)

My book is my own. Please do not copy it without my express consent.