13,999 words

that is the number of words i have written on my manuscript thus far. after a disconcerting hiccup just over a week ago that is where things currently stand. i'm pleased as punch that it's gone this far, but there's still so much work left to do. probably only about a third of the way done and i can't imagine how much longer that will take. my dedication wavers on an almost daily basis. after all, when it's finished there's the distinct possibility of rejection if and when i ever submit it for publication.