How I’m Participating in NaNoWriMo
I don’t know about you, but I’m LOVING NaNoWriMo 2022! So far, I’ve written 9,999 words! And looking at that number, I cannot believe I didn’t have one more word to make it 10,000. I think that sums up A LOT about my writing life and my personality.
I’ve also been participating in #instawrimo , which is an Instagram-based challenge related to NaNoWriMo. Each day, you post something related to NaNoWriMo. I’ll share mine below:
Day 1: Novel Title
My novel title for my current work-in-progress is: Lightning Strikes!
Day #2: Author Photo
This is my original author photo taken by a colleague and wonderful writer 
Day #3: Notes!
I can’t tell you how many of these legal pads I have filled with scenes, plot points, research about sleepwalking, auto mechanics, anger management, etc. You can buy these pastel-colored legal pads on Amazon.
Day #4: Current Read
Everyone’s been raving about this book lately, probably because the sequel just came out. My friends and I started a book club to read this and it’s very entertaining so far. I’m only about ten chapters in, so I’m not offering up a review of any kind, but I will say I’m excited to keep reading.
Day #5: Cast Your MC(s)
My main character in Lightning Strikes, John Wayne Winters, was totally inspired by Eric Balfour as Duke Crocker on “Haven;” I even lifted the name (his friends call him “Duke” lol). His physicality and the way he played a troubled soul with hope was captivating. And the coolest part? Eric Balfour himself liked my Instagram post!
Day #6: Cast Your Villain
The villain in my newest novel, Ryan, is smug and arrogant and just the worst–like James Spader in “Pretty in Pink.”
Day #7: Cover Reveal
In a perfect world, my novel Lightning Strikes would be completed and published (with a lucrative deal) and THIS would be the cover.
Day #8: NaNoSwag
Alas, I do not own any NaNo Swag, but I want to! And there’s plenty to choose from. If I achieve my word count goal, you better believe I’ll be buying some mugs and that journal!
Day #9: Novel Dedication
Both of my sisters have answered so many questions to help me flesh out scenes and characters, and my niece is just a constant inspiration.
Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? Comment and let me know!
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