I keep revising THE VASE, and it’s better than ever. But since I’ve already sent what I thought was my best draft, I’ll get back to writing my next novel.
So where was I regarding John Dunn? Oh yeah. The Zulu Civil War. He hadn’t met the Zulu Prince Cetshwayo yet, because it was the other prince, Mbuyasi, who came to the English colony at Natal for help. (I’m considering putting that in as a flashback.) The Natal government didn’t want to get involved, but John Dunn, being young, (22) and full of youthful zeal for adventure was eager to assist the prince. Boy was he in for a surprise. He was headed for one of the most brutal experiences anyone could ever experience. And I’m talking on a world scale that equals some of the worst horrors in history. But it’s how his unique story started. And it’s how I’m starting the book.
OK. Let’s go. Can’t just sit around waiting. May as well WRITE!!!
This sounds interesting. Good luck with it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barb. Don't know if you caught my prior posts about this, but the most intriguing thing about John Dunn's story is: IT'S A TRUE STORY! I'm still in the researching phase. But I hope to at least get a good start this summer.
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