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The home stretch
I'm in the home stretch of writing this novel, with less than three chapters to go. I've taken a break from my forward momentum to go back and write scenes that plug holes. Some writers like to write their novel all out of order in chunks, but I prefer to write mine start to finish in one long line ( Read more... ) -
The path to a novel.
I crossed 30k words this morning. The original plan for Daughters of Bridget Cleary was 30k, but as I plot it, I'm finding so much more to say. The end result will probably be between 40-50k ( Read more... ) -
If you liked Special Projects, you might want to read this.
I didn't want to say anything until this was a thing, but. . .
I'm going to turn Special Projects into an original ebook series. Since it's loosely based on fanfiction, I'm pretty sure the only way to go with it is self published (despite the success of 50 Shades of Grey). And even if I remove anything that remotely looks like it came from either ( Read more... ) -
Every Parent's Nightmare
About 45 minutes north of where I live, this little girl was kidnapped yesterday. There was an amber alert, so I think the news spread nationwide. The guy who did it grabbed her right in front of two people, and pulled her into his car (I don't think he saw them). They chased after him as soon as they saw what was happening, but they couldn't ( Read more... ) -
Cut-Rate Chocolate Day's Eve
Otherwise known as Valentine's day ( Read more... ) -
On being in fandom and writing for the Interwebs
My publisher finally joined the digital age by getting most of the press's back catalog of books up on Amazon.
This is pretty good news for all involved, since going to conventions to promote dead tree copies is proving to be increasingly less profitable. And writers who aren't big names with east coast publishing contracts seem increasingly ( Read more... ) -
My week
Took hubby to the doctor's office yesterday. They're not sure what the problem is, so an MRI is the next step. I've actually gotten more done around the house with him here. I think it's the whole idea that I have to be more organized when tree is more to do ( Read more... ) -
Two kids for the price of one.
I usually like to watch my nieces and nephews, because they'll play with the toddler and I get a break.
Today hubby is home from work with his knee swollen double. This is different, because not only does the toddler not get distracted by him or want to play, but I also get to help him out around the house. So more stress and less time to get a ( Read more... ) -
Pregnancy, comics, writing
I always mean to blog more consistently. I suppose everyone knows about good intentions and the roads they pave.
I always feel disappointed in myself when I look at my body of writing. I feel like I should have more work out there. My output slowed quite a bit when Little Miss came along.
I had enough pro credits to qualify for SFWA. Then my ( Read more... ) -
So I saw Man Of Steel
Despite the fact I hardly ever get to see movies anymore thanks to the baby, hubby and I got a babysitter and went to see Man of Steel.
Without being too spoilery, I'll say I like it - better than the most recent Superman movie.
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