Still tidying up things a little in terms of re-arranging chapter sequencing for better progression, I got into drafting a chapter today for a little way ahead. I went in with some very definite ideas where I was supposed to be taking things, a stepping stone from one story moment to the next.
My subconscious, however, had some other ideas, blindsiding me with a couple of character steps I had not planned for, one of which so affected me that I had to step away from the keyboard for a while.
Damn Lia is deeper and more complex than I ever imagined her to be. Forget Jim, it seems like I'm in for a hell of a ride as this story continues.
Neen