So it was not a great week for writing, but it was for getting some perspective on projects and the nearing of the end of the year. I made a conscious plan to get the first act of Brothers And Arms done (well at least a first draft) and I did that well before my deadline of December 31st. I wanted to get a first act done for The Code Of The West, but I think I need to be more confident in the information for a biography piece as well as doing an outline for the play. Just for record, the play chronicles the relationship between Randolph Scott and Cary Grant. I really want to give the right feel with it since it involves all real people and I need to really work on a better outline.
Now as for the serial, I have become disillusioned by it in that it is taking more time than I thought and I find myself longing to work on the plays. My problem is that the plays should be the major work and they really need more focus, so I think I've decided to put the serial kind of on hold. I'm still not sure.
Now the other news I have is that I may have found some people for a writing group. I'm still working on the exact details, but the idea has been planted and I'm hoping this works. I did find one group, but they seemed rather unfocused on what they wanted to write and more concerned on just writing and I seemed fairly secure that I am a writer with no issues with focus on the content. I hope to have more news on that front.

Books I've Read:
1) The Wars by Timothy Findley - a really good book on the effects of war on the human soul. I enjoyed the writing immensely and I was frustrated that it took me so long to get to this book. I will have to find more of his writing.

2) Now You See Me by Whitney Otto - I have been a fan of Otto's other books like How To Make An American Quilt and A Collection Of Beauties At The Height Of Their Popularity. This book was no exception in its takes on women discovering more to themselves turning forty. I love her writing and I always connect with the lessons she puts forth.