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finally over the 80,000-word hill!

I have been working diligently on the novel, and finally got past the problem part of the story to get to over 80,000 words. I was stuck at 79,000 and something for ages, because the story was getting a bit dark and was a bit sad.  My solution:  include some unexpected levity.  Not only does it make the sadder parts of the story easier to swallow, but it gives me renewed energy to write.  It also gives hope for the happier times to come in the story.

At this point, I consider the story to be about five-eighths complete.  There are two more major locations to describe (with a major story event in each to write), and then the final resolution of the story.  :D  I can't believe my little story has grown so big!