They say you don't remember the pain of writing a story after it's over. And it's true. You don't. The pain fades quickly...

So, I've been sort of working on all three novels, kind of alternating one then the other, waiting for the "this one NOW!" spa...

So, I started editing one of my novels today. It's nearly 145,000 words long, and 45,000 of those words need to go. Yanking the unnece...

So, I've been wondering how much writing I want to push myself to do right now. The year ahead originally looked to be more of a editin...

So, today I cleared the nano-chart off my whiteboard (where I kept track of daily word totals) and wrote down the writing projects I want to...

What a different experience this nano was. What a pain in the rump this nano was. Lesson 1. Do not attempt a complicated novel when you do...

Only 13,000 words left to go to finish nano's demands. I've wanted to quit innumerable times. Not quite sure what's kept me go...

So, nano's underway and I'm a fair amount behind. I did reach nearly the daily quota yesterday. Nearly. Looking forward to today,...

"kitchen tractor" = vacuum!! still laughing. particularly as it was Dana Andrews who called it that. ahhhhh, I adore old movies....

So, last night was my last night to brainstorm before Nano starts (due to trip starting tonight) and did I spend it diligently working out ...

A week and a couple days until I have to start writing in earnest, and I'll be gone for half that. But I feel ready... sort of. My bra...

I love Basil Poledouris's scores. However, I can't write to them. Not sure why that is, but it simply doesn't work. They'...