I’ve sort of mentioned plans for it in previous posts during the past year, but let’s make it official:

I AM WRITING A BOOK

This was also noted in Brandon’s blog this weekend when he announced his own plans for a literary adventure.  I’ve seen what he plans to write, and I am sure it will be great.  Actually, if he sticks to his guns, I am CERTAIN, it will be great.   That’s all I am saying about that.

With respect to my own book, this is something I’ve wanted to for a while.  I am absolutely excited.  Unlike Brandon who vaguely mentioned what his book will be about, I am not going to elaborate on my book at all.  At least not yet.  A handful of you all may have some idea what I will be writing.  Even smaller handfuls (like a midget’s handful) know exactly what I am writing.

Here’s what I will tell you:

• I will get published.  I say this because I am confident in my capability, creativity and drive to make something great.  But of equal importance I also need to make what I want to happen actually happen.  Self-assurance is relevant in this matter.

• Brandon has taken a look at my outline and has given his approval.  Whether or not he knows it, this actually means a lot to me.  I respect his insight, honesty and eye for creativity.

• Jess Glass has volunteered to serve as the editor for my book.  I am 100% confident in her crazy, mad English skills and also know she will not bullshit me.  This means a lot.  And, when I get published, she will get the credit she deserves.

• As of right now, I have a brief introductory introduction and an outline.  Tonight is when the book starts.  I am shooting for 1,000 to 2,000 words per day and hope to have a first rough draft in January 2009.  It may be later.  It may be sooner.  Who knows?

• Like Brandon, I plan to keep a word count tracker posted on this site.  If anything, I am doing this to keep both Brandon and myself fully motivated.  Check back, if you care to because I may also slip updates on my site.

You know you are excited.

- David C. Garcia