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SheilaT

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3. Thanks. I've sort of decided that

Reply to CherokeeDem (Reply #2)

Thu Feb 7, 2013, 12:14 AM

Feb 2013

every novel is in a way a mystery novel. Mine is science fiction, but the mystery aspect is how much do I reveal how soon. If I reveal all of the "secrets" too soon, I haven't a novel, but a clumsily told short story. That just goes on and on.

Anyway, I feel the same about if no one reads it, again, other than some close friends who have had a look at some of the early parts.

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Is it supposed to be this much fun? [View all] SheilaT Feb 2013 OP

Yes, it is supposed to be that much fun! yellerpup Feb 2013 #1

Yes... CherokeeDem Feb 2013 #2

Thanks. I've sort of decided that SheilaT Feb 2013 #3

I love to hear people say that. It's supposed to be fun and valerief Feb 2013 #4