Well, I’ve done it.  I’ve officially finished my dissertation, and in less than two weeks, I will be defending it and (hopefully) pass and finish my Ph.D. journey.

But what does that mean?  Who I am without my doctoral classes?

That’s something I still need to figure out.  However, finishing my dissertation has offered me a new opportunity for writing – a return to fiction.

Since it is almost November, I have joined forces with another teacher at my school to form a NaNoWriMo group for students.  My reasoning is slightly selfish – it will also give me an excuse for writing a new novel.  I have an idea in my head, and I can not wait to get started.

In the meantime, I have also found time to work on my first novel.

Let the writing commence!