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Crap

Published on March 26, 2008 in Seventy Days Of Sweat and Writing. 1 Comment

Man…just when I think I’ve got my act together, things go down hill. I haven’t written a word since I’ve gotten back from Easter. I have been reading though. I’m behind in my judging for the Passionate Plume contest and need to get the score sheets out the door this week. I’m also reading something for Amy (which rocks!), and it’s taking me longer than normal to go through. I’m also behind in getting the RWAC newsletter out the door. I’m going to try and finish that up this week too.

*sigh*

The good news is that I’m in a good spot in my WIP and I’m anxious to get back to it. I’m hoping to be able to do that tonight.

How is everyone else making out this week? Anyone have any fun news to share?

UGH!

Published on March 18, 2008 in 6 Degrees of Sexy, Seventy Days Of Sweat and Writing. 3 Comments

No matter what anyone tries to tell you…needing to be in the office at 6:30 am for a conference call to Singapore isn’t as glamorous as it sounds.

Last night I had to go to bed a bit earlier than normal, so I only manged to get about 1,300 words written. Which actually isn’t too bad considering. Today I’m going to try and finish up the chapter and then get to work on the synopsis. I need to get my submission for the Shomi contest finished up and sent off. Then I can worry about the rest of the book.

I’m also playing over at the Six Degrees of Sexy blog today talking about my take on what makes a good story. Come on over and let me know what you think!

Motivation

Published on March 17, 2008 in Seventy Days Of Sweat, TV and Writing. 4 Comments

I had a busy weekend as usual, but I managed to get in some good writing yesterday. I passed the 2k mark and feel like I’m in a good spot with the story.

I’m so glad I’m doing the Sven challenge right now. It is really keeping me going with this one. Motivation is something that is always hard for me this time of year. Between the weather and the work load,  I need that extra little push to keep things rolling.

I’m also very excited that there is a long weekend coming up. Not that I think I’ll get much done in the way of writing (we’re going to stay with family), but it will be nice to have a chance to recharge. I’m going to take my laptop with me just in case though. :)

On another note, I hope the new TV shows start up soon! Torchwood is only on for another few weeks and then I’ll have nothing new. I’m surprised how much I’m missing House and NCIS. Other shows, not so much.

It  has given me a chance to get some reading done though. I still have a huge TBR  pile, but I’m slowly getting through it.

How is everyone so far this week?

Sunday Musings

Published on March 16, 2008 in Seventy Days Of Sweat and Writing. 2 Comments

What a week. I have barely had time to turn around let alone keep up with half the things on my plate. This week I did manage to get 4,792 words written. Not as much as I’d hoped for, but not bad considering how busy I was. So far that means I’ve written 10,653 words for the Seven challenge and that’s not too bad.

I’m try to get some writing done today, but I’m finding it slow going. I’m getting tired, but still love this story so much that I can’t stop.

My week at work should be a bit calmer and that should help with my creativity. The girls will also be back in school from March break and that will also help. :D Love them to death, but they are bored and love to bug mom.

How is everyone making out? Still keeping out of trouble?

Dazed and Confused

Published on March 14, 2008 in Life, Seventy Days Of Sweat and Writing. 5 Comments

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. :D

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

Sven and Humpday

Published on March 12, 2008 in Life, Seventy Days Of Sweat and Writing. 5 Comments

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?

Sven = Progress

Published on March 6, 2008 in Seventy Days Of Sweat and Writing. 6 Comments

So my writing has been pretty good the last little while. I’m not cranking out the numbers like some people I know (looks at Amy) but I’m making progress on my paranormal. I’m still concerned that the story is falling flat, but regardless I’m pushing forward.

Got to see Torchwood last night. God I love that show! I thought there were two episodes, so I was very sad to see there was only one. Now I have to wait another whole week. *sigh*

On another note, I’m going to try and get around to everyone’s blogs a bit better in the upcoming weeks. I’ve been finding it so hard to come and say hi to you all. Please know that I do actually read, even if I don’t always comment. HUGS.

So I need some excitement. Anyone have any awesome news they want to share? Books for promote? Let me know!!

Sven vs My Husband

Published on March 5, 2008 in Seventy Days Of Sweat. 4 Comments

My husband won…

So did I :D

I did managed to squeak in a few hundred words, but nothing impressive. It makes me happy that I did the 2k the night before. Tonight though I have to buckle down and get a pile written so I can watch Torchwood.

Must…watch…

I’m really enjoying the paranormal again. Still know it has some issues, but I seem to be over my mental block about it. Let’s just hope I can keep it going.

It’s snowing like crazy here today, so that might mean that Guides will be cancelled today and then I won’t have to go anywhere. I have to say, I’m sick of the snow. I’m not a winter person to begin with, but this year has been crazy. Spring better hurry up and get here already.

How is everyone making out today?

Ouch Sven!

Published on March 4, 2008 in Seventy Days Of Sweat and Writing. 2 Comments

So yesterday was the first day of the Sven challenge for me. I know it started on Saturday officially, but I hadn’t decided to start it until Sunday late. I get seven flex days so it looks like I took two of them up front. :D

Thanks to some nagging from Amy, I actually managed to get 2000 words done on my urban paranormal. I’m quite happy, as I’ve managed to ignore the big gaping issue in the previous chapter. I can go back and fix it, but for now really need to push forward.

Sven is a task master. So is Amy.

But I’m 2000 words further into the story than I was, and feel like I’m back on track. I have no idea where this one is going at this point, as it’s more urban than romance at this stage. I’m hoping it comes across okay.

Any other sweaters out there? How are you doing?

Sven – Here we go again

Published on March 3, 2008 in Seventy Days Of Sweat. 10 Comments

I wasn’t going to do it…but as of right now I’m officially signed up for Seventy Days of Sweat! I have two manuscripts that I plan on finishing. The first is my book with Amy (I hope you’re ready hon), and the second is my urban paranormal.

I’m going to really buckle down and focus for the next little bit. I need to feel like I’m accomplishing something with my writing. I haven’t finished a manuscript since November, and it’s really bothering me. That statement might seem insane to some of you, but I’m used to cranking out a book every 6-8 weeks. Not having something completed is driving me CRAZY!

So Sven will help whip me into shape. That and the fact I won’t watch the TWO new Torchwood episodes this week until I’m done my goal.

Crap…I better get writing!

Anyone else doing Sven??