On writing, and the side-gig

Sometimes the right word, historically, is the wrong word for modern comprehension. This never fails to frustrate. *glares at vocabulary* Also, having the perfect line, and realizing that it requires the reader to remember a worldbuilding fact that was given to them about 40,000 words prior (and once in the previous book), without a trigger to recall said context.

I am able to accept that I'm being too subtle/expecting too much of 98% of readers. But perfect line was still perfect and I shall mourn it.

I have also realized that some of my characters are written so certain actors will be the right age to play them in 5-10 years. Wise - and ever-hopeful - lizard brain!

Meanwhile, it is June, and I am informed that Tourist Season is about to hit the wine tourism industry. Which means that my (relatively) quiet weekday shifts will likely be less quiet. This is all to the good (slow shifts are boring) but also means that - between adjusting to that and the book being due in a month, plus the fact-checking road trip coming up - the next 4-6 weeks are going to be.... well, exhausting on all fronts. I apologize in advance for any incoherence.