Book one of my new series is finally, finally closing in on completion. I am about to begin editing on the some 200 page manuscript and I'm terribly excited, but also very cautious at the same time. I've always been cautious about hyping my own work, but I truly think this book is something special. Phantom Express spoke to one part of me, the part that had to deal with death when I was a child. This series of books however, is more fantastical and based on my lifelong love of all things Japan.
Despite this, I've hit a snag in my second book. I know its strange to start writing a second book before I publish the first, but I've always been that way. I have a clear story...and I want it done and on the page. Still, I've hit major writer's block, I just find myself with little time or desire to write of late. Work exhausts me, and I come home too weary to think. All I want to do is curl up and go to bed. Its not conducive to writing. I suppose I just need to make time, because this series is going to be worth it.
What I need most, is someone with better knowledge of Japan and Japanese culture than me. I took classes on the subject years ago, and I am rusty at best. I am hoping among my friends or those who follow me that I might gain some suggestions. Where should I go? What should I do? Japan itself is out of the question at the moment. What else is there?
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