It's Going to be Hard—

but after blogging every day since January 1st I can't stop now—even with Novel writing month looming ahead. Actually today is the first day and I'm chomping at the bit to begin my story.

This time I have some manner of an outline and at least two main characters. My protagonist is Beryl. Why Beryl? The name came to me one morning. I've never known anyone by that name , but did read a book by Beryl Markham who was an intrepid adventurer and the first woman to she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west.

At the time I selected the name I didn't consciously think of her, but then made the connection. My character will not be quite that daring—but who knows where a character will lead the author.