So I’ve been working on this novel for the past year or so, with the intent of reading it to my kids. They knew I was working on it, but they didn’t know anything about it. A couple of weeks ago, I judged that it was, if not finished, at least ready to share with them; and just a few minutes ago we finished it.
Now, I’ve read them many, many novels, by many different authors. I didn’t make any kind of fuss about this one; I just told them the title, and read it to them. And when we were done, my eldest asked, “Is there a sequel?”
I said, “No, I haven’t written it yet.”
“You wrote that?”
In fact, it took a while to persuade them that I am, in fact, the author.
Color me very, very pleased.
(For the record, it’s still not quite done; whilst reading it to them I identified a number of over-used phrases, typographical errors, continuity problems, and such like. I’ll keep you posted.)
The View from the Foothills 
Congratulations!
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WOOHOO!
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This is way cool! When do I get to read it?
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Give me another couple of months with it.
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Somehow, the title reminds me of the radio call Tora, Tora, Tora! which released the Japanese Navy to attack Pearl Harbor. (Or did it indicate success in staging a surprise attack?)
Don’t know why, but that’s what comes to mind.
It doesn’t even translate as “Victory! Victory! Victory!”, I think the word “Tora” means “Tiger.” The connection in my mind must be the strong triple of words connected to warfare, struggle, and success.
Anyway, I hope to see the book, when it becomes available. Surprises contained therein should be much more pleasant than a surprise attack…
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