So, this happened
A lot happened over the last thirty days. I'll let the internet's preferred method of conveying information explain.
That's right. I won. Third time was the charm after all.
The novel isn't actually finished, I just made my word count goal. Early.
Novel will be completed in a week or so, or at least the first draft will be. Then I con people into reading it and revise as the winter wears on.
Stay tuned for more, cats and kittens.