So I’m plodding along on Miss Lonely Hearts, and I’ve realized why I’m not done. I was thinking, “hey, a sexy contemporary romantic comedy, it’ll be easy!” Before you throw rocks at my head, a straight romantic comedy really is pretty easy for me, and I was looking forward to something easier after The Gripping Beast and Wolf, both of which were very complex.
It’s not easy. There’s the crime plot, the whodunnit, and that runs through the book. I’m not sure if I have plot and counterplot or two parallel plots but whatever, it’s not easy! Well, my muse obviously thinks I need to live up to higher standards or bigger plots or something, none of this taking it easy business. It’s going to be a really good book, better than a simpler plot would make it, and I can’t regret that, but geez, it seems like my brain keeps raising the bar every time I sit down to write something.
My solution to the plot hole is solid, by the way. Strengthens the themes and deepens characterization and conflict. Good stuff. Just not easy. Urgh.
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