April 2006

Viable?

Quoting from this site: Main Entry: vi-a-ble Pronunciation: ‘vI-&-b&l Function: adjective 1 capable of living; especially capable of surviving outside the mother’s womb without artificial support <the normal human fetus is usually by the end of the seventh month> 2 capable of growing or developing  < seeds> <viable eggs> 3 capable of working, functioning, or […]

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Preparations

Wow.  I got so much done this weekend.  My writing desk, my auxiliary desk (where Real Life crap goes), my files, my little set o’ drawers with comfort necessities (sweaters, slippers, afghan for those 30 degree daily temp variations)–ALL of that got worked on this weekend.  And it looks FANTASTIC. I have a place on

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Genre Piece? FORMULA?!??

Found it!  Didn’t know I still had it, sooo delighted I do! “You are a good writer.  I know you are writing a genre piece, but I would still like more to distinguish our hero, boss, heroine, etc from everyone ever written.  You are doing the formula well (except for the names) but with your

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It's Not That

It’s not really that I think Orlando Bloom is so adorable.  It was just a really good picture of Legolas. That’s why I left my LOTR desk calendar on that day for nearly a week. Did I mention Mr. Bloom was my original model for Rafe Ballard in books three, four, and at least two

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Three Hundred Eighty-Two

I’m at it again.  I thought it was just a bit of a break while I reconsidered the next few chapters–and it may well be–but tonight I’m worried again.  I added 382 words to Eve tonight, and I’m not real happy with any of them. May is right around the corner.  This is the year

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Accomplishments?

Well, yes, they count.  Tonight I made two meals, and helped Hope with her homework.  She got most of it done. Oh, and I wrote 118 words on Eve.  Which is a great thing, considering I’d written not a damned thing since at least Sunday, and possibly Friday.  My trick for avoiding writer’s block?  Never

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She's Coming!!!

Okay, I kept my secret a few days.  I’m a little more used to it, and it looks like it isn’t going to change, so… Bly is coming, Bly is coming, Bly is coming!!!  She’s moving in with me, if we like the roommate experience we’re getting a house, Bly is coming, Bly is coming!! 

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