I finished writing Jim and the Flims this week and sent it off to my agent. I think it turned out quite well—this fall I was feeling a little lost in it, but I think I pulled it nicely together over the last few months.

In any case, I'm done with it for awhile. Eventually, as it moves towards publication, I'll be going over it at least two more times, but right now I'm off duty.

It's always bittersweet to finish working on a novel. I get to love the characters and their world, and I'm sorry ...