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I finished the the chapter yesterday and it ended up being eleven pages long. It's okay for now, I think I've gotten it close to the original so when I go through it again to spruce it up I'll make it better than the original. I didn't feel like I had enough creative juices left in me last night to start the next chapter and it was pretty late so I plan on starting that one today. It's going to be fairly long, but I'll try to put in a lot of time into it today.

Today's story information: The Rainbow Ferry

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The Rainbow Ferry is the ship Kree and Lon used to travel around to the islands of Prizmara. It's not a very large ship, but it has certain features that make it useful such as cannons that fire out giant beams of light or bedrooms that appear smaller from the outside, but are huge inside.

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Well I'm off to go rewrite the next chapter. I can't wait until I can stop saying "rewrite" and just say "write" again.

Progress:

First Draft Typed: 45%

Pancakes: Fool Me Once Shame on Me, Fool Me Twice and I'll Put You in the Garbage Disposal

I know it's a little late for my post, but I was hoping I could finish the chapter before I posted today, turns out that's not going to happen for a bit. Don't get me wrong, I've done seven pages on it already, it's just a long chapter. Basically that's the extend of my progress, but I'm liking the way this chapter is turning out. I'll probably finish it tonight and try and start the next one which is a long chapter too, but not as long.

Today I made pancakes from scratch, granted it's not the first time I've done so, but the recipe I used to use was on my other computer and was lost when it died. So I had to get a new recipe today, one that doesn't need milk or eggs because there were none in the house. The first batch turned out horrible. I realized that I shouldn't have used buckwheat flour and that the recipe called for far too much water. The pancakes turned out all runny. However, I decided to alter the recipe and try again and the second batch turned out very nice. They were fluffy and sweet and not runny at all. If you'd like the recipe I'll post it below.

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Pancakes, Sans the Milk and Eggs

• 1 cup of all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3/4 to 1 cup water (or soymilk)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla
• A dash of cinnamon

-Pretty much just mix all the ingredients together until you have a fairly thick consistency.
-Preheat your pan (it's ready if you flick a little water on it and it bounces around a little)
-Pour the batter into the pan with a spoon until it's the size you want and flip them once it gets all bubbly on top.
-Once the other side has browned you're done!

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For story information today I'll go over an animal. Fruit Slugs!

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Fruit Slugs are bright slugs that come in many different colors. They're called fruit slugs because each color is named after a fruit they look like i.e. red slugs are called cherry slugs, green slugs are kiwi slugs and so on. Basically there is no functional use for them. They're slow and leave a bright colorful trail of slime behind them.

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Alright, that's it for today's post. I'll go work on finishing that chapter now.

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Sadly I was feeling lazy and distracted yesterday, so I only did a page of the chapter I had planned to finish, but I spent this morning working on it and I just finished. I think it turned out pretty good or at least most of it and I think it's probably better than the others I've rewritten so far. I still have to go back at some point and put in a section I had taken out since I decided I didn't like what I had written already, but I have to figure out something knew to put there so that may take a while.

But yay, I now have a third of my rewrites done and I've made backups of them so there's no fear of completely loosing them again. Or rather very little fear (I don't want to temp fate again).

As for today, I think I'll start work on the next chapter, but I'm not sure if I'll finish it today or not. I'll have to see how it goes. I'm starting to get that lazy feeling again.

For story information today I think I'll choose to go over a place. Andria

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Andria is a huge library on the Island of Knowledge that looks more like a giant castle. It houses a copy of just about every book, scroll, or manuscript in all of Prizmara. Andria is run by a Lybrarian who makes sure that the information it houses is accurate and easily accessible to those who need it and is also in charge of any research studies that go on there. There are also other people that work there called Researchers. Researchers help look up information for guests and studies that are taking place by the Philosophers that stay there. They are also responsible the maintenance and upkeep of the library.

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So I'm going to go now and see if I can't get over my laziness. I'll report back tomorrow.

Progress:

First Draft Typed: 43%

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Both chapters got finished yesterday and although they're pretty rough at least they're typed and can be edited later. It feels good to have a fourth of my rewrites done already. I like the idea that I only need to do what I've done so far only three more times.

My plan for today is to rewrite the next chapter. I'm not sure if I can do much more than that, but hopefully I'll be able to start the one after it. It's a bit noisy around here today because the people I'm house sitting for are having their deck rebuilt, but I brought headphones so I'll listen to music as I write.

Today I figured I'd give a little information about the other main protagonist in my book. Lon.

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Lon is the main male protagonist of the story. He lives a normal life on earth until he meets Kree and goes to Prizmara to help her save it from the Onyx Witch. Lon is a very good judge of character and goes with his gut when it comes to trusting people. He's also quick footed and resourceful in battle. Just about everything in Prizmara is knew for Lon and he has to make an effort to appear as though he's not from another world, which can be hard to do when faced with an eight foot tall bugbear.

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So I am going to go start work on the next chapter and inform you how it's going tomorrow.

Progress:

First Draft Typed: 40%

1 Down 11 to Go

I did well yesterday and finished retyping the first of the twelve chapters I lost. There are definitely parts that I'm very proud of, but most if it needs a lot more work. I plan on saving all editing of these chapters for later though, once I've rewritten them all.

Today I plan on starting and finishing the next two chapters which I think i can manage. I'm house sitting again, out in the country and the peaceful atmosphere is getting the creative juices flowing. I think the sun is much more majestic when its shining on grass and tree and flowers rather than asphalt and concrete.

Today I thought that I'd start giving out a little information on certain things in my book. So today I thought I'd tell you a little about one of the main characters. Kree.

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Kree is the main female protagonist in this story. She comes from a world called Prizmara looking for someone to help save it from impending doom. Kree is very beautiful and has a very nurturing nature. She cares very much for her comrades and values friendship highly. Although she can be a little hesitant to break rules she has no problem getting her hands dirty or jumping into a fray if it'll help her friends or her homeland. Her sense of duty is strong, but her charisma even stronger.

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Okay well I should probably go work on those chapters so I'll say goodbye for now and I'll probably post my progress tomorrow.

Progress:

First Draft Typed: 35%

Time to Cheer Up Bucko!

I have spent more than enough time dreading the rewrite of the twelve chapters I lost when my computer died, but now I say no more. I am going to tough it out. The files could not be retrieved from my old hard drive and there's really no point in sulking about it longer, that just prolongs the book and I'd rather not do that.

I've gotten a shiny new computer which I've spent the last month getting used to and just the other day I started work on the first chapter of the ones that vanished into the technological abyss where most deleted files go. I am happy to say that it's turning out better this time around. I plan on taking my time with these chapters this time so I can really get them the way I want. I think when I'm done they'll be top notch.