I just finished the outline for the new chapter 1!  A lot of it is still the same, with some changes that are pretty important to the story.  I asked my best friend how she thought I could improve the story, and she said she wanted longer chapters, so I'll try to make them a little longer.  I may put some chapters together if they fit with each other.

I reread the whole thing and found some plot holes in later chapters that I will definitely fill and fix.  I'll keep the little bonus chapter, A Day in the Life of Howl.  I may incorporate the bonus chapter with Anya and Cate in the treehouse into the story, I may not.  I don't know yet.  It all depends on where these new changes lead me.

Also!  If you have any suggestions or requests for songs for Cate to sing in the music shop, I am open to them!

Also open to any theories about what you think will happen or what you wish would happen.  I really want you guys to enjoy this story.