Back in September I had an idea for a little side project. It had to remain secret, because I wasn't sure I'd get enough time to do it, and I didn't want to disappoint anyone if I never got it finished on time. Well, anyone other than me.

For a while there I was glad I had kept it a secret. In October I was hit by that scourge of writers, and anyone who uses their hands a lot: repetitive strain injury. All activities but writing and editing had to stop. Fortunately, I'd already finished Stage One. I had the magicians robes sewn up.

I could also start Stage Two: taking photos of people wearing the robes, and other garments. Which I did with the help of friends. Here they are taking their roles in the Sekrit Project very seriously:

Thanks to Kerri, George and Medge, I had enough photos to start Stage Three. More on that tomorrow…