After discussing the matter thoroughly with the Venomous Hubby (who is sick of hearing me talk about writing a novel but finding all sorts of excuses to avoid the actual writing part), I’ve decided to take the National Novel Writing Month challenge. Frankly, I wasn’t going to. Then I read this little gem which cinched the deal:

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So…