I think the hardest thing about writing a book is getting the first words down. Finding the setting and theme is fairly easy. I just leaf forward through history, from where the last book ended, until something catches my attention. Then I start researching the events and characters, that’s the really enjoyable part. Of course I continue researching as I go along, but I have to force myself to get started on the story. I’ll get stuck somewhere along the line, but my characters will be there to help me out. Well, today was that day. I’ve started Book 4, 568 words in the bag, hurrah! I toyed with a title: The Baker, The Witch, and The Jew, but I think I can do better.