I’m excited to be in the last stages of rough drafting Hakomi. This is a special project for me because it’s the first Finding Yourself story I have ever done. The main character goes through a lot over the course of this book, and through it all he keeps his optimism, and hit sense of humor.
Writing the main character, Jace, was like getting to know a good friend. Each little imperfection, flaw, or self realization the character experienced I got to as well.
This book is also special because I have always been very comfortable writing action, and quick moving plots. Hakomi is again very different. I wouldn’t say it’s a slow story by any means, but it isn’t a action packed adventure by a conventional definition. it is a story about humans, deeply flawed, and trying hard to find themselves and the meaning behind their lives. I think it’s there that a real lasting connection with the character is made, and all the action and plot serve to shine a light on that human condition.
Next step is sending my 1st draft to my beta readers. Hoping they enjoy Jace and his adventure as much as I do.
-kurt
