I did it! I met my 20,000-word goal for May, with a few extra to spare. WAIT… I noticed my running total and monthly total are not the same. I started in April and need 437 more words. Dang it! Hang on. I’ll be back with at least 437 more words in a bit. HAHA. I will!

I have to say, Craig, I followed my characters into their story as you said, and they had my voice cracking during dictation. I had to breathe deeply to speak. Dictating brings out far more emotion in my text than typing ever did. Maybe that’s because I speak for a living right now.

My next book is now one-quarter finished. I need 632 words per day between now and September 1 to meet my next beta reader deadline to make my September 15 editor deadline. I already have the outline for the book after this one, nearly complete. As long as I know where I’m going, I can dictate while I drive. I drive a lot for work, so bring on the words!

Thank you to everyone who offered me encouragement and support. As a newbie, I was surprised by how much your words meant to me throughout the month.