I’ve tried to be judicious about switching perspectives within the novel. The bulk of the reader’s time is spent with Abigail, with occasional switches when appropriate. To mark the moments of transition, I’ve included excerpts from a range of (fictional) sources.

Today’s exercise was to review the excerpts currently in place. I’m pleased with where I ended up: only a half dozen or so require immediate attention.

If an agent or publisher asked to see this manuscript right now, I’d pass it over without a moment’s hesitation. But since I do have the time…