I have written a draft of Jack Pierce's senior year from August to mid-October (about half of this installment). I'll finish the semester (Christmas) let my editor have a serious whack at it, then publish. My original goal was to publish before Christmas this year and I'm on track to do that, perhaps sooner. It's hot and humid in the Lowcountry in July, making this a good time of year to write. Thanks for all the notes of encouragement.