THE REVIEW

WORK IN PROGRESS

The last meeting of the Rams saw six dedicated writers come together to share what they are working on. Luke, Annette, Charity, Margaret F. and Carolynn all joined me Wednesday to prove we are all still writing!

Margaret wrote an article on “Babes In The Wood” that she wants to submit for newspaper publication in January, which is the anniversary of when the bodies were found in Stanley Park. She called the article “A Closer Look At The File”, and it starts with the haunting questions of why the children were never identified and why the case was never solved. We had some discussion on word length for newspaper articles and ways to edit. We all hope the article will see print as those murdered children deserve to be remembered.

Luke read the next scene from his “Heart Of The Earth” where Goren has pulled the girl out of the water. When she comes to, she has no memory of who she is or what happened to her. Their interaction is rancorous and he goes to leave, but then she forlornly asks him to show her the way to the nearest town. Goren’s protective spirit is being tested.

Charity read from “Trixie Trouble” where she is standing before Marley with his gun pointed at her. He wants her tried for his son’s murder, and the Preacher wants her trial to be a precedent for law and order. He reveals a badge he wears as a Texas Ranger. Marley shoots at her, but she escapes by jumping down from the crumbling ridge. The poor heroine is disaster incorporated and no one is helping her.

Annette said she wouldn’t be reading. Her life has been busy with personal matters. Maybe she is collecting more fodder for her novel about Maxine?

Carolynn said she had writers’ block. She had started on a Young Adult fantasy novel that included the power of magic contained in books as a commodity that people want to control. She wasn’t sure yet exactly where the plot was going. Charity suggested using an outline. And I suggested using a “snake in a drawer”, something totally unexpected to move the action along. We are all looking forward to hearing what happens.

I had finished with my most recent edit of “Honey Signed The Waiver” and said that Wendy Francis, another Ram unable to attend Meetings anymore, had agreed to proof read the manuscript for me. Many thanks to Wendy. I also read the cover letter I am working on for when I submit to a publisher. My cover letter included a comprehensive writer’s bio and credits. Charity said I should mention also that the stories are heartwarming and I will do that.

The next Meeting of The Rams will be Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. here at my place. This will be our last Meeting before Christmas so may The Muse inspire you now!

Lisa A. Hatton
Author