Just breached the 35 page mark on novel number two. It’s in much better shape than last week. The search for heads down momentum continues. I’m not sure if it’s the distraction of trying to get the query letter done or if it’s something else.

There’s an old saying that the most important part of any book is the ending. There’s even a movie coming soon starring Johnny Depp based around the notion of a perfect ending, Secret Window. I disagree with that sentiment. The most important part of any book is chapter 1 and chapter last and they’re of equal value.

If chapter 1 bites, it’s hard to read any further. If chapter last sucks, less people will want to read the next book.

Thus I strive for a strong opening and strong finish. Right now the opening of the second book has potential, but I have no idea how this is going to end. Do I know what I want to happen? Yep. Will it turn out like that at all? Probably not.