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October

The latter half of the month has been a bit much, but rather than focussing on that I’m going to note the positive. First, it’s October, which is always a good month. A surprising number of the neighbours put up their decorations on the 2nd, and when I walk to the bus stop for work I’ve … Continue reading "October"

Moving again.

I had a bad few months, for writing. I didn’t realize it until I looked back at some conversations I was having, and matched them up with my record of when I was writing and when I stopped writing nearly so much. I got into a discussion where– ugh, short summary, someone insisted very loudly … Continue reading "Moving again."

Time assessment

Well, WorldCon was lovely, although I’m pretty sure that by the end of it I was running on half the sleep I should have been. Very glad I went and got to see and talk to everyone I did, although I wish I’d had more time. (Also I have to say that the experience of singing … Continue reading "Time assessment"

Checking in

I was going for a catchy title, but my first thought was something about how high up we are and then I realized (1) I’m not actually sure how high up we are and (2) my sleep-deprived brain is now humming a snatch of an 80s (?) song that is just “niiightmare— at twenny thousand … Continue reading "Checking in"

Week 6 Write-a-thon – the end of the road

1043 words, for a total of 7,263 out of my goal of 6,000. Thank you so much, everyone. I honestly don’t think I could or would have done this without you. I’ll be drawing for the magazines tomorrow evening, and hope to have them in the mail as soon as I get a response.Filed under: … Continue reading "Week 6 Write-a-thon – the end of the road"

Week 5 Write-a-thon update

1164 words! I’m looking back on week 3 and being jealous of my past self, I confess, but between work, broken eyeglasses, and a family event (that stretched over two days) in the last seven days, I guess it’s okay. I had several things I meant to make posts about this week, and I didn’t … Continue reading "Week 5 Write-a-thon update"

Week 4 Write-a-thon update

1113 words! Less than last week, but there is a lot of family stuff going on (and work. don’t talk to me about work) so I’m actually really glad to have been able to to get the words done. Again, thank you all. In addition to writing, I hit Cat Rambo’s online class on Steampunk … Continue reading "Week 4 Write-a-thon update"

Week 3 Write-a-thon update

1823 words! I was honestly a little worried about meeting my goal this week, and am really, really glad that it went so well. Thank you all, again. Getting those plot points straightened out in my head seems to have made the writing much easier. (Perpetually, in the name of the workshop and possible free … Continue reading "Week 3 Write-a-thon update"

Week 2 Write-a-thon update

1075 words! Again, sponsors, thank you. It really helps to have promised you that I’d do this. (By the way, all the rest of my July updates are going to be on Fridays, rather than Saturdays; the Write-a-thon is one day shy of six weeks, and I figured I’d give you a heads-up on the … Continue reading "Week 2 Write-a-thon update"

Purples

I’m finally getting my hair redone. I met a friend for dinner two weeks ago and was absolutely smitten by her hair; booked an appointment Monday at the place she recommended; and am currently sitting here in the salon waiting for my turn. It has that very nice salon smell that’s one part soap sharpness … Continue reading "Purples"