My Nanowrimo Honesty Chart One of my tried and true methods for making sure I write my 50,000 word novel in the 30 days of November is shame. I’m completely serious. The more people I tell that I’m going to do this crazy thing, the more embarrassing it’ll be if I don’t win; won’t it? …
Monthly Archive: October 2009
Oct 29
Friday Flash: Plain Jane
Plain Jane Jane shuffled through the files on the desk and looked longingly at the clock. Only 10 minutes ’til quitting time. Fridays were the worst; the anticipation nearly drove her mad. Throwing a quick glance at the Office manager’s door, she excused herself to her fellow secretary. Her sensible, low-heeled shoes made an unpleasant …
Oct 27
Imminent Nanowrimo
Imminent Nanowrimo The madness of Nanowrimo is almost upon us. I’d like to blog about my Nanowrimo past and present. What I’ve learned, what I hope to learn, and how I plan to win while having a blast. PAST: My First Nanowrimo (2007) – The Wonderfully Exciting and Awesome Adventures of Monkeyboy I had absolutely …
Oct 23
Friday Flash: Colors
Colors The man sat hunched over the explosives, beads of concentration pooling on his forehead. Why did it always have to be red or green? No one ever remembers which wire needs to be pulled anyways. Grinning manically, he put the final black wire in place. All black wires. That’ll teach ‘em. The end * …
Oct 21
2009 Pre-Nanowrimo Meetup!
Saturday, I was lucky enough to go to a Pre-Nanowrimo Meetup! If you ever get a chance to go to any of the Meetups for Nanowrimo, I really suggest it. Besides being fun, it’s a great way to brainstorm and motivate yourself for the month of November. We met in a coffee shop and talked …
Oct 16
Friday Flash: White
White First one pale white hand, and then another, clawed it’s way up through the fresh pile of earth. A rat scurried off the mound as the ground erupted, dirt flying in all directions. Soon the hole was wide enough for the bride to emerge, using grimy fingers to pull herself out. She adjusted her …
Oct 09
Friday Flash: A Hell of a Job
A Hell of a Job “Let’s go in here for a drink,” Elsa said, pointing at the bright neon sign. ‘Brimstone Corner’ blinked off and on against the night. I followed her in, eager to drown my sorrows. She walked to the bar and ordered two Shirley Temples. Who the hell orders Shirley Temples in …
Oct 05
Prepping for Nanowrimo!
The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing, and Halloween is less than a month away. That’s right, folks. Nanowrimo is just around the corner! For anyone unfamiliar with the concept, Nanowrimo is short for National Novel Writing Month. Every November, thousands of would-be writers embark on a month long trip into literary abandon. …
Oct 02
Flash Fiction: Aeolus
Aeolus The god looked down from the silver city and smiled. He watched her plummet from the bridge, her arms reaching for churning water below. The cord connected to her ankle harness pulled taught and left her, bobbing and laughing, just a few feet above the waves. So beautiful and fearless. He’d known from the …
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