I’m working on: The transition from my current place to the final conflict resolution in the Spirit of Steel. I have about 20,000 words to go, and I am nearing some serious action, which always writes fast.

I’m listening to: Absolute silence with the occasional passing train.

I’m happy because: I am headed north again, this time to Mackinaw. Anywhere north feels like a good place to write.

The devil on my shoulder says: Forget about cleaning the basement! You have a book to finish!