It’s Getting Hot and Sticky!

I’m starting to remember what I don’t like about summer.  It’s hot and sticky.  Speaking of which …

(sarcasm font) Nice segue, me.  Anywoo, I’m taking the Hot and Sticky Summer Novel Writing Challenge.  Thanks to Marna Reed for this awesome banner

This challenge was started by Adrian Fort and Dalton Gentry at Stripped Cover Lit so check them out on Twitter and Youtube, and give a try.  I’m starting late, but I have actually been working on a novel since mid June.  As it is, my word count based on what I’ve written since June 1st stands at around 4, 594.  Wish me luck.

Onto achievements from last week and goals for this week.

Writing

Cry of the Hawk –

Achieved:  No words for Hawk last week, I’m sorry to say.  It was a busy week, as you’ll see why when you read farther down. But looking forward to getting back in the writing saddle this week
Goal: Shooting for 3k and hopefully I’ll get to know that new character you might have met if you saw my Wewriwa post on July 3rd

1 Flash story

Achieved – I did actually manage this one, though it ended up based on a random prompt rather than a contest theme
Goal:  Shooting for another one this week

Revising

 

Cats at Midnight –

Achieved:  I threw most of my writing energy into this one and actually got to 48%.
Goal: Shooting for 54% this week

Seer –

Achieved: Nope, nothing.  Like I said, super busy, but also exciting
Goal:  Current goal same as the last, aiming for 35% revised this week.

Flash story –

Achieved: No short story revisions this week.
Goal:  Hoping to revise my flash fic Dragon Thief.  I have a thing for dragons lately

Website

Didn’t do much for the website this week.  I did set up a draft page for my Patreon but that obviously won’t go live for a bit.  And I signed up with a mailing list provider, so the ball is rolling on that.  The short story sketches did not happen.

Goal:

Sketch a plan for a couple short stories
Work on mailing list set up

Personal Goals

Dedicate a half hour, three nights this week to practice drawing –

Achieved: I did get a couple nights in, mostly doing guided sketches
Goal: Let’s see if three nights will happen today

Exercise for at least 10 minutes every day (I know that doesn’t sound like much, but baby steps, and all that)

Achieved: Exercised quite a bit, chasing my son around.  I kept him home with me for three days last week.
Goal:  Trying again for 10 minutes every day, and at least one walk

Read 10% each (I’m all about the ebooks) from:

Indiana Bell, a time travel historical novel by John Heldt  –

Achieved: Yay! 23% and I’m really enjoying it
Goal: Aiming for 35% this week

To sum up the week, the reason I didn’t get a whole lot done is because I spent most of it with Bunny.

My parents, who usually care for him while I’m working, had to stay with another family member.  So, it was just Bunny and me for several days.  I had wanted to take him to zoo, but I’m glad I didn’t bother.  It was nice spending some relaxing time with my little guy.  He’s growing up so fast, and I’m loving every minute.  We’ll be at the beach a week from now, but surrounded by family, so one on one time will be scarce.

Good luck to all of you in achieving your goals this week.  Sound off in the comments, and share what you’re up to.