
Burned by Embers: Novel November success & Reflections
Word Count: 66,869 / 50,000Status: Draft 1 Complete The Finish Line (and Beyond) Novel November has officially wrapped, and I’m thrilled to say Burned by Embers crossed the finish line at 66,869 words—well past the 50K target. The draft is complete. It’s rough in places, missing a few connective threads, but it’s alive. And that’s the victory worth celebrating. The Struggles The Successes What Comes Next The draft needs to cool. I’ll step back, let