Monthly Archive for October, 2008

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Plotting For Dummies

Published on October 6, 2008 in Writing. 1 Comment

So anyone who knows me, knows I have this thing about plotting out my books. I don’t. I’m not sure what it is, but I’ve always found it challenging to plot out my stories, get the ideas all worked out before I write the book. And on the odd occasion when I do, things end up taking a left turn somewhere and they change completely.

But given the amount of craziness in my life recently, I’ve decided to try my hand at plotting again. I have two stories that I need to do this for. The first is my fantasy story for Massive Gamer. I’m about half way through the opening story, and I’m not sure what I’m going to do with it. Not a good thing when deadlines loom. The other story is The Bond That Saves Us. This one has a little less pressure, but is still giving me problems.

So…I’m plotting. I’ll let you know how I make out LOL! :D

We had a good weekend. Watched lots of Doctor Who, cleaned my house a bit. I even got some things done that I’d been putting off. I’m hoping this week will be a bit calmer so I can get a few more things off my to do list.

How about you? What’s on your plate this week??

Heard In My House Today…

Published on October 4, 2008 in Life. 3 Comments

Daughter #2 (looking at my laptop background): Mom, who’s that?
Me: That’s Ianto. He’s on Torchwood.
Daughter #2: Who is he?
Me: A friend of Captain Jacks. Do you remember him from Doctor Who?
Daughter #2: Yup. He liked Rose, and the Doctor liked Rose, but the Doctor was jealous of Captain Jack.
Me: Yup.
Daughter #2: I think the Doctor is a hunk.
Me (trying not to laugh): Oh really. Which Doctor? The first one or the second one?
Daughter #2: The second one. He is a hunky monkey.

(pause)

Daughter #2: Mom, can we watch Doctor Who?
Me: Sure, sweetie.
Daughter #2: Okay. I’m going to get my sonic screwdriver. (runs off)

Yes, my seven year old daughter has a crush on David Tennant. :D

Holy Cow – It’s October!

Published on October 2, 2008 in Fractured Planes, The Bond That Consumes Us and Writing. 5 Comments

You know what I got this week? Final line edits for The Bond That Consumes Us.

*looks at calendar*

OMG it comes out in 30 Days!!!!!

Yes, everyone. The character that has received the most requests for his own book, will finally have his day. Taber is on his way come Halloween, and I am SOOO excited about this story. I think of the series, this one was my favourite to write. I don’t know what it was about him, but I really click with his character.

And the cover…drool…

With that said, I’ve decided to work on the final book in the series this month. If I’m really focused (snort), I might get it done before NaNoWriMo starts. If not, I’ll keep going and get it finished. If I do, I’ll move on to book two in my urban paranormal series.

I’ve missed all my TV shows this week. I think I’ll take the weekend to get caught up on them. I’ve been more focused on getting my story done for the next edition of the magazine and working on plotting out Bond That Saves Us (yes, I know Amy, I’m shocked too), that TV hasn’t been a pressing concern this week.

How is everyone else making out?