I can’t tell you how often I will fuss over word choices.  A first draft is rife with bad choices.  My verbs are feeble and lackluster.  The descriptions are hackneyed and drab. 

     “It’s boring, boring, BORING!”  I scream as I read over a new page.  “I can do better.”

     I believe my delete and backspace keys will wear out long before any of the other keys on my keyboard.

     Dear Hubby and Gavin are used to this and don’t bat an eye.  Patty will often dive for her crate but that’s how she is. 

     I go over each word, dredging for something better, brighter, and stronger.  No wonder it takes me so long to write.  I want my readers to feel the textures, hear the sounds, see, even taste and smell what my character sees, tastes and smells.  I want to yank you into the story, suspend your disbelief, and entertain you.

     Have patience with me.  It’s my greatest hope that you will feel satisfied and entertained when you finish one of them.  If I can do that, and make you want more, I will be content.