NaNoWriMo


  • Well that was gruesome

    Ever write a scene where you just sit back in your chair and give a deep sigh, knowing that you probably just wrote something that will haunt somebody’s nightmares if this ever sees the light of day? I love those moments. Those moments are what make me really enjoy writing horror. A little voice in…


  • NaNo Day 1: Success!

    Hoo boy, it’s the first day of NaNoWriMo! I’ll be honest, when I woke up this morning, I was both excited and nervous. It took a bit to shake off the remnants of Halloween last night and get into the mode of writing today. Even though I’ve participated in and won multiple NaNos in the…


  • Going the Distance

    Last night I passed the finish line of 50,000 words. I validated my novel and picked up a couple of reward goodies. I’ve got to admit, there were plenty of times I didn’t think I was going to make it this month, especially after such a difficult start. Here’s my progress chart. You can really…


  • Not What They Seem

    So yesterday’s write-in was really fun! There were only four of us total, but I really got a ton of writing in. And when you’re as behind as I am, you look for all the inspiration you can find to get more words in. It’s late but I wanted to do a quick update on…


  • A Weekend of Much Writing

    I started this weekend almost 10,000 words short of where I ought to have been (to be exact, 9,733 words short), and it was difficult to find the motivation to keep writing. I was honestly the biggest de-motivator too. I couldn’t really blame friends or family or even the kitties on that. I kept telling…