I'm finally getting some consistency back in regards to working on my second draft of Far to the North. I'm not breaking any records, but progress is being made. I've gone through a couple more chapters in the last few weeks, and it's starting to turn into momentum. For me, momentum turns into habit, and … Continue reading Chapters
Author: Shawn Van Tol
Words of Support
My son, who is eight, has been changing in interesting ways lately. He's beginning to see the world outside of himself. He's learning that other people have a range of desires just like he does, and through that, he's been doing a bit of peeking into my world, learning a little about what makes me … Continue reading Words of Support
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Holidays, holidays... and for the first time in my professional life, I'm off for the sake of it being a holiday. No more being deployed or working nights or being on shift or what have you. Gotta say, it's nice. So to you and yours, may you have a pleasant and relaxing end to the … Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Words n Such
Fair warning: this will be entirely random. I'm getting over the flu. Hooray. Better to get over than come down with, I suppose, but the last 24 hours have been a bit rough. Our home is one of unity though. My wife has been gracious enough to acquire herself a cold so that we may … Continue reading Words n Such
NYC
Last week had me traveling across the country for work, from west coast to east coast. While most of those days were fairly involved and ended quietly with dinner and returning to the room, one afternoon allowed just enough time to facilitate a quick trip into New York City with one goal in mind: One … Continue reading NYC
The Standard Struggle
Hey, remember me? I'm that guy that keeps saying he's going to write more chapters and then doesn't post anything for weeks at a time! Yeah. So that's been happening. Honestly, I'd love to slog on for a few paragraphs about my epic struggle with living life and trying to find time to write, but … Continue reading The Standard Struggle
Back (Again)
It seems fitting that after I "announce" my return to writing/finishing my book, I turn around and go on travel for two weeks for work. Now that I'm back, I can return to being back to writing (again). So expect to see more chapters (again). In the meantime, enjoy a couple photos from lovely northern … Continue reading Back (Again)
Far to the North (Chp 17)
Snow flurries trickle down from a gray sky, the flakes dancing and swerving in the early morning in search of new homes. Some join enclaves of powder clinging to the branches of bushy pines. Others settle onto a vast expanse of white, forest floor. A select few find their way onto a sled covered with … Continue reading Far to the North (Chp 17)
Chapter 17
Got about halfway through it today. It's looking good and feeling even better. Should be posted by the end of the weekend.
Back to It
It's over. Summer that is. Unfortunately. Though I suppose that depends on your perspective. Either way, with summer over, so is my break. I resume my efforts on Far to the North tomorrow. I'm excited. I've been away from that story for too long, which is honestly a nice thing when going over your own … Continue reading Back to It