What I read this month: August 2024

In August, I only read one book, but it was a hefty one! I've generally been avoiding anything too long or intense, and this one was both of those things. Someone at work recommended it after she realized I'm a Stephen King fan, although the book this one reminds me of most is his son Joe Hill's NOS4A2.

I had to read this one in sips here and there at first because it starts with some pretty dark themes right off the bat, but once I hit the halfway point, I found myself speeding toward the end.

Hiking Summit Lake Trail

For Matt's birthday this year, he asked for a baseball game and a hike. The baseball game was easy; there was even a drone show after, so it felt extra special. Scott, Robby, and our friend Mason joined us.

The hike was harder, of course. Matt chose three hikes he's been wanting to do for awhile and was kind enough to let me choose the winner. I chose the easiest of the three: Summit Lake Trail near Rainier.

Revisions are done (for now)

I began revisions on the first draft of Project Seashore in April or May. Around mid-July, I made the decision to try to finish by the end of the month. Somehow, I managed to accomplish that! I've never revised any of my manuscripts before, so this was new to me. Read on for details on my process, mindset, takeaways, and next steps for this novel.