Forest Idylls

Super, super quick update

41,000 words! Knowing that there are people watching this blog to see if I make it is keeping me going. No lie.

So, Thanksgiving totally messed me up. Well, okay - I was already a little messed up. The day before Thanksgiving, I hit blank wall. I stared at the words in front of me - and couldn't think of anything to write. I think part of the problem is that the family is on their wayContinue reading "Thanksgiving Coma"

Quick Word Count Update

I am in Oklahoma now - we are visiting my in-laws for Thanksgiving. They have only 4 children, most of whom are old enough to be on their own, so the house is often quiet, leaving me lots of time to write. And then, of course, I had Thursday and Friday to myself. Thursday IContinue reading "Quick Word Count Update"

Random Life

I know, you have all been waiting breathlessly for my next update, which - just hasn't come. I do apologize. I hate to disappoint people who are probably checking every day, just in case. 😛 So, I haven't updated for two reasons. 1. I haven't been writing, so I am too ashamed to write. AndContinue reading "Random Life"

Cover Art

I have reached 7,120 words! Still behind, I know - but ever so much further than I have ever gotten! So, I put together a sample cover page for the book, since Nanowrimo says you have a 60% better chance of finishing if you have a cover page. This is just a temp cover, sinceContinue reading "Cover Art"

Aaand. . . counting

So I made it to 4,800 words! Not much, I confess, compared to where I should be. But, hey, for me it is really good for a week! Especially a week in which I got what is probably-my-dream-job-and-even-if-it-isn't-is-an-awfully-big-closer-step-to-it. So, is it terrible that I have had no inspiration to do my utmost at my currentContinue reading "Aaand. . . counting"

Not Really an Update But a Random Cheer

Confession: I wrote only 300 words between yesterday and today. Reason: I GOT A NEW JOB! After being in jobs I hated - or at least really disliked - for 3 years, I am finally super excited about this upcoming opportunity! So, yeah. last night just as I was sitting down to get in 2000Continue reading "Not Really an Update But a Random Cheer"

Nanowrimo Quick Update

Per my prediction, I was unable to write yesterday - though the dinner went over exceptionally well, I think. 🙂 And they brought me both flowers and wine as a hostess gift, and Daniel beer as a host gift. So sweet! But, anway, I made up for it today, with a smashing 2,200 words! IContinue reading "Nanowrimo Quick Update"

National Novel Writing Month

So, for probably the 15th time in my life, I am saying it. THIS YEAR I AM DOING NANOWRIMO! Of course, I haven't completed one yet (though my awesome friend, Abby, has), and the last five years or so, it has kind of been - I am doing it! And then to wake up one dayContinue reading "National Novel Writing Month"