September is almost here, and for many, Labor Day weekend is summer's last hurrah. After a wilting two weeks in the high 90's, I'm ready to let the season go, and the crows calling in the oak outside my office window seem to agree. Besides, we're moving into my favorite time of year, and I have a grand new adventure ahead. So, just for kicks, here ( Read more... )

I have one month to finish a 90K-ish zero draft. I’m currently at 43K, which means an average output of about 12K/week. That’s hot, fast writing for me, but I can do it. I’ve done it before.

What this kind of pacing means - for me at least, since I have kids and a husband who require my attention some of the time - is that everything else, anything ( Read more... )

Thursday!

• Writing Fu!!!!!!
• My sister, who rocks
• Playlists that rock
• Characters that rock
• CPs and Cheerleaders who rock

T-18 and counting. I'm at 52 K on the current WIP, which leaves circa 36K to go - if I want the book finished completely before the break ( Read more... )