Author Christine d’Abo

I’ve been trying to keep focused on my writing this week, but it’s been hard. I’ve only managed to get about 2000 words written on my urban paranormal, taking me to the 55k mark. It’s going well, but I still have a long way to go.

As usual, this weekend I’ll spend most of my time trying to get caught up. That said, I’m hoping to be able to take some time to get a little reading done. Maybe watch a movie or two…basically try and relax.

Down time is very important to the creative well.

Well, that and Girl Guide cookies. Man they are tastey.

How is everyone? Plans for the weekend?

I just wanted to pop in for a quick minute to let you all know that I’m going to be away this weekend with limited Internet access. I hope you all have a happy Easter!!

I can’t wait for the bunny treats.

HUGS!

Well not really, but I liked the sound of the title in my head.

I had a good night last night. Managed to get through some duties I’d been unable to get through (still have a pile more, but I’m working on it), wrote just over 1000 words on my WIP, AND got to watch the last two episodes of season 2 of Doctor Who (sob).

My paranormal is really starting to click…so much so this morning in the shower I figured out a major plot point that was bugging me. I’m so excited to get this written now I can’t wait for tonight!! Of course, Torchwood is on…so I have to write quickly.

Tonight I’ll be on the road for a bit. The girls have Girl Guides and my husband and I need to buy him a new computer chair. His current one is busted and it’s causing him some issues with his shoulder–too low for his desk.  So off we’ll go to buy him something nice and new and comfy.

I’ve posted over at the Six Degrees of Sexy site again today. The Cleaning Hunks are back!!

Wow…was that the week that just flew by? Why is it that as soon as I think I have things under control the world has other plans?

Oh well.

I’ve been managing to get my writing done. I’m sitting at just under 5000 words for the week so far, and I plan on doing some more writing this weekend. That means I’m over 10k for this round of the Sven challenge. I think that pretty much puts me on track for finishing the book on time. I’m hoping to buckle down this weekend and put a big push on. I’d like to get ahead of the curve a bit in case next week is just as crazy for me.

My husband just got some fantastic news on the job front…which I can’t actually tell you about because the details aren’t final yet. Needless to say if it goes through, we are going to be very happy.

How is everyone doing? What are your plans for the weekend?

Hello everyone! I’m still struggling under the weight of everything I’m trying to do. Things are starting to suffer and I’m doing less than stellar in a number of areas.

That said, my writing has been going well. Amy has been keeping me motivated at night by cracking the whip and getting me going. I’ve managed to write just over 3k since Sunday, which is pretty good considering what’s going on.

Tonight I’m going to start a new chapter and this one is going to feature my villian, so I’m excited about that one. Depending on how things go at work, I might even take a lunch break…cross your fingers.

How is everyone? Is anyone still reading my blog LOL?

First off CONGRATULATIONS RENEE!!! Her fantastic book Rapture WON in her EPPIE category.

*does the snoopy dance*

Folks, I’m sorry I haven’t been around the last few days. My day job is a bit on the consuming side this week. I’m going to be offline for a few days, just so I can get caught up with a number of different things.

I’ll give you all a progress report on Sven soon…

Miss you all, and I hope to be back on Wednesday.

The winner of the Purple Explosion Contest was Jennifer McKenzie!! Way to go Jennifer. I’ll be mailing you your Six Degrees of Sexy t-shirt this week.

This Sunday also ends my kick in the pants challenge.  I did really well on the writing front, managing 7,432 words this week. I didn’t get much done on my urban paranorma, but Amy and I made great strides on our story. I’m really loving it and I can’t wait to see the next chapter (no pressure Amy! ).

I actually re-read what I’ve done in my paranormal, and think I’ve found a few problems with the plot. I’m going to try and fix them and then hopefully get back into it. I’m also going to sign up for Sven today. That should help motivate me.

With any luck, my day job will be a bit lighter this week and I’ll have a bit more energy to write. I do love what I do, but it can be very demanding.

So what is your week looking like? How did your writing go?

First I want to start off by thanking everyone for sending me your hugs and positive energy yesterday. Something made it to me because the major issue I was dealing with in my day job was worked out…for the most part. I’m planning on finishing the clean up today.

Second, I’m taking a small half step away from my urban paranormal and have started working on a project with Amy . I think the stress at work was getting to me, and I needed something fun and exciting to get me pumped up again. Well I wrote all evening and about 4000 words later I’m back into my old form. The character are a blast to write and I can’t wait to see what Amy comes up with for chapter two.

Finally, and probably the most exciting of my news is the fact that Wizard’s Thief releasess today!!!! I don’t know what it was, but this one seemed to take forever to come out. Maybe because I enjoyed the characters so much, I’m excited to share them with everyone. If you do buy it, I’d love to know what you thought. This is my first fantasy story, and if people like it I might do more in that area.

Seriously…

I was on a roll last night with my writing. The funny thing was it was midnight and I wasn’t even tired. I had to force myself to go to bed. As I made my way upstairs, I realized that the reason I was doing so well was because everyone else was asleep.

I don’t seem to be able to find my writing groove unless I’m alone. Or doing a writing challenge with Amy, Susan, or whoever else happens to be around.

I’ve never considered myself a solitary person, but I’m starting to think that maybe my personality is changing slightly because of my writing. I like having that head time to pull the ideas out and concentrate on my little land of make believe.

Any other writers out there feel the same? What about readers? Do you need that alone time with your books?