So, a learning experience, albeit an ego-bruising one. It's not that I'm a poor writer; I just don't quite have the knack of easily whipping out a synopsis yet, and that's a specialized, learnable skill.

A valuable learning experience, too, I'd venture.

Have you thought about having someone familiar with the work, but not the synopsis, look it over (with the stuff that's still IP sketched out) and tell you what they think the synopsis is? I have no idea if that would help at all, but it might give outside the head perspective.

More Lily pics: [link]

The Shiva ones aren't as cute as the real deal, on account of how hard it is to get a good picture of a black cat against dark blue sheets. C'est la vie.

Have you thought about having someone familiar with the work, but not the synopsis, look it over (with the stuff that's still IP sketched out) and tell you what they think the synopsis is?

Hmm. Only problem with that is that those are my unspoiled beta readers/critique partners, and I like having those 2-3 people who don't know exactly where the story is going on board so I can see whether my foreshadowing intrigues without being too obscure or too anvilicious, and whether my shocking surprises deliver appropriate shock. But I've got a few extra potential readers lined up for when it's actually finished, and I might ask one of them how they'd handle a synopsis.

LOVE the Lily & Shiva pics.

Wake up, board! I'm bored!

Lily is just too sweet for words.

I'm up, Stephanie! You still around?

yep - still here.

How are you doing? What are you doing up so early?

I'm doing okay. I started having contractions around 3 am. So far, they are very short. I'm still in denial, but I am finally packing my bags.

Awww...I hope they're the braxton hicks or whatever they are called. I know how badly you want Joe to be here.

But, on the other hand, maybe BABY!

yeah - I don't think Joe will make it. I'm not saying I'm going to have the baby today, but I don't think I'll make it another week. I may feel more disappointed later - right now I'm just curious to see what happens.

right now I'm just curious to see what happens.

That's a great attitude to have.

BABY! :)