So here's a short recap of what I was doing in summer:

• The basic idea of the novel is actually down now. I've written a really nice outline of what stuff the book should have.
• A lot of discussion with friend on viability of certain ideas. Specifically, how using certain might make me look like a howwible geek. which isn't all that bad because I am a howwible geek. =)
• Got bored and started working on a Battle for Wesnoth campaign. Basically, the campaign will cover the stuff that the book will not have time for.
• Some silly sketches I did while I was not in the right place to write.