Thanks. The first chapter is always the easiest. Then the complications come. Then I forget the theme. Then I have to go back and try to remember why I'm even writing it. Typical first draft problems. :pI enjoyed that very much! I am looking forward to more. It paints a vivid picture of both the setting and of Howie's mental state.
I've got 46,000 words so far. Nearing the midpoint.
Yeah, he's all right. [spoiler]He may or may not also be instrumental in bringing down the government and the law that drives the conflict in this story, but we'll see.[/spoiler] He just needs a friend.I also like the bike kid. He's weird.