I Make Fire!
Tonight we had a fire and chilled out as a family. Been a long time since we did that. Last time was mother’s day. Been way too long. Used to be, I had to use lighter fluid or these fire stick things they sell at our local grocery store. But I managed to start it tonight with some super dry wood and a metric ton of cardboard. I love Amazon Prime shipping.
In other news, I’m kinda participating in NaNoWriMo. I don’t have a daily word count because I write all my first drafts longhand nowadays, but I’ve knocked out 17 pages of a new novel…novella…short story…who knows? My word choice is much better when writing longhand, and typing everything up, writing the story all over again in a different format, helps even more with word choice. Besides the hand cramps, I have a lot more fun this way, and seeing the pages fill up gives me a greater sense of accomplishment. Dig it.
I’m thinking about starting a chronological read through of Clive Barker’s books. I don’t know if I want to start over with Books of Blood, or jump right into The Damnation Game. I’ve read the former, but not the latter. I might just start all over again and do a close read. Haven’t decided yet.
At present I’m reading Sea of Rust with my friends Jen Bernarini and JB Taylor. I’m listening to it now as I type this. Years ago, I couldn’t type and listen to audiobooks at the same time. Nowadays it ain’t so bad.
I think that’s all I have for tonight. What are you guys reading?
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In the last week I've had three active books, none of which have been finished yet: Black Hills by Dan Simmons, Archon by Sabrina Benulis, and Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake. I won't finish Archon because it's stupid, am still thinking about Black Hills because the slow parts outweigh the interesting bits, and am really enjoying Anna Dressed in Blood's main character's ability to remind me of Dean Winchester from "Supernatural".
Good luck on your writing.I am not sure what I want to read, between Black Mad Wheel; The Name of the Wind,Dust or just read all three.
I'm reading "The Outsider" by King. Loving it so far. It was the selection in my book club this month...at my suggestion, of course.
Reading the Leisure Seeker.. random grab off the bookshelf
Edward wrote: "TL wrote: "Reading the Leisure Seeker.. random grab off the bookshelf"I started Piercing last night. Disturbing little book so far."
in a good way or bad?
i love the voice of the female MC so far, but not much read today between hurting and hyper active niece.
Living in the woods in a Tree by Sybil Rosen. A memoir of her time with the country legend who wasn't, Blaze Foley. Foley was an amazing songwriter who just never took off anywhere near the mainstream. So far so good, well written, and a unique story.
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I purchased several books in the past week. The Cartel by Don Wilson. The Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North. Both bought at half price bookstore.
The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang. Autograph copy at B&N.
Lasher by Anne Rice. Part of the Mayflower Witches trilogy. Thirft store for $1.21