Thud.
That’s the sound of a chapter hitting the floor. Just cut one from The Rosewood House. It wasn’t a bad chapter, just not good for this book. It felt out of tone, and slowed the action. When I looked at it, I realized absolutely nothing in it was essential to the story.
It’s frustrating, but in a way, also freeing. There’s a “click” of a kind when the story comes together; then a thrilling rush, as if contact was made and electricity flows. My heart jumps, and I feel rejuvenated, like I could write a hundred more pages.
So, pruning is necessary. Maybe afterwards I’ll post some of the cut scenes—the good ones, at least. In the meantime, I’m turning my attention back to the tale.
Let’s see what makes the cut.
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I know the feeling! It hurts, but when you go back and read the revised version, it is much smoother. Wishing you all the best!
Something tells me the chapter was a work of art. How about A B-sides release
@Marti Thank you! Yup, that’s so true.
@Keith
I’ll collect the good cut scenes, and either blog them or put them in the next book!
Ouch…big ouch!
But, as it has been pointed it, there is a reason for it and you will see it later when you are a bestseller! 
I probably would do the same thing if need be – but the one thing that hurts is “there goes the word count!” LOL
I know!! lol
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