Hey Folks, After yesterday’s sob session, a few very nice people sent me story ideas. 🙂 Thank you. I really appreciate it, but frankly I wouldn’t know what to do with any of them. That doesn’t mean they weren’t good ideas, only that they didn’t grab me in particular. But again, thanks so much for taking the time to send them. That means a lot to me. Regarding some of the comments on Deans’ stuff, maybe … Read more
Hey Folks, Boy am I embarrassed. I had a great start on a new novel yesterday, even with only a half-day. I wrote more on it this morning (only a little over 1600 halting words) before I suddenly realized at about 8 a.m. that as I was writing my conscious mind was searching for pre-established facts. Uh-oh. There are no pre-established facts when writing off into the dark. And that led me to realize that my … Read more
Hey Folks, Wow. New day, new story, new attitude. Frankly, I hope it will be another novel. After-hours yesterday I created a new cover for The Claim. That’s it on the left if I remember to put it in here. (grin) I’m falling behind, drastically, on my free story of the week. And I don’t really care. Which leads me to today’s topic. Topic: Goals and Reality First, for those who haven’t “heard” me say this … Read more
Hey Folks, Today the novel will end. And it did. There won’t be a sequel, at least with these characters. If they’re successful in what they’re doing, there won’t be anymore conflict. Good for the world, bad for novelists. (grin) Today, and Writing Rolled out right at 3 and promptly wasted the first hour of the day. The second went much the same way, but I began the third, at 5 a.m., in the Hovel. Cycling … Read more
Note: I’m posting this one again now as a lead-in to the post that’s coming next week. I’ve also revised this post so it’s up to date. Hi Folks, This is a common problem for all writers. We all have to stop writing at various times for different reasons. The trick is to get started again. I’m not talking about stopping writing once an hour or so to move around a bit. I’m talking here about … Read more
Hey Folks, Topic: Conscious Mind Rising Well, I think I’ve been letting my conscious mind in a bit and didn’t even realize it. These past few days I’ve been saying I think the end of the book is near. From there it was a very short slide down the slippery slope from “wouldn’t it be cool if it ended like this?” to “yep, this is how it’s going to end.” In other words, I “decided” how … Read more
Hey Folks, A slightly different format from now on. I realized I was splitting the day into two sections. So one is gone. When necessary, this section will now be introduction and/or a topic. Today, and Writing Rolled out right at 2 despite a late (for me) night, sacking out at around 8:40. By 2:30 I was writing on the novel. Anxious much? But I was in the house. So I transferred the slightly altered WIP … Read more
Hey Folks, Back to writing this morning. Even though I still don’t know how the novel will end, I’m looking forward to finishing so I can start the next one. Rainy and drizzly overnight and this morning, with a little sleet tossed in for good measure, so I’ll be in the Hovel soon probably. For now I’m outside. Probably I’ll hang around the house until everyone’s awake. Topic: Challenges One reason I’m looking forward to this … Read more
Hey Folks, First, my apologies. This is late. I realized about 7:30 I’d forgotten to post it. Dean Wesley Smith wrote a great summary of his recent insane challenge/adventure. Of course, you’ll find a link in “Of Interest” below. Damp air and frigid cold (made frigid by the dampness) outside here this morning. In dry cold my old hands begin to warm the instant I put them in my jacket pocket. In this stuff, not so … Read more
Hey Folks, I woke up in a bad mood today and with a bad attitude. Not only do I feel like I could chew wheels and spit nails, but I feel like that might be a worthwhile long-term occupation. However, I’ll get over it. Maybe. I’m not sure why all this is going on, but I’m certain it has something to do with age. Seems everything has something to do with age. The little girl wants … Read more