Next Big Thing – I have to thank Felcia Scotzig, Karen Einsel, Amanda Fanger & Emily Anne Shaffer for making me feel like my new project is buzzing. I’m not quite trending on twitter, but I couldn’t be happier these 4 talent ladies are curious about what I am up to.
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My Weekly Update – Nano, Next and New
The alliterations are back ladies and gentleman.
NaNoWriMoDaily Update – Best of the week
Today’s Date: November 8, 2012 Word Count: 2,132 Observations: Spent 2 – 4 in my new writing spot; Baker & Spice. I believe carrot cake is my preferred writing fuel. Coffee helps, too. I was writing a scene today where my female MC and her father who abandoned her when she was a baby get it all out in the open. It was a powerful scene and I love the way it turned out. Great mix of back story, but told in a way that the MC was asking specific questions about it so it flowed well. Then at the end of the scene, my MC and her father kind of take over and I end up talking about another character in the present story that actually put all this in motion 20 something years ago. What? Wait a minute. That wasn’t in the outline. Where the hell did that come from? It pissed me off, but then I continued to write it and I couldn’t be mad because it turned out to be really good. Good plot twist I think is what you would call it. But, some rewrites in an earlier scene are going to be necessary for it to make sense. Everyone say it with me, “That is what editing is for.”
I am pleased with how 2,000 words a day is a great pace for me in real life. I have been pretty busy with work and preparing for an event. My hope is that I continue to write 2,000 per day most days until I run out of words to say when I am like 80.
Quick Hits: Wreck-It Ralph is playing in the theater in the mall under my place. I see a NaNoWriMo break in my near future. It’s for character research, really it is.
NaNoWriMo Need to Know
- Donna B. McNicol’s interviewed me about my NaNoWriMo Prep.
- Depression Cookies has a great article on Distractions from Writing: NaNo Lessons
- Misha at My First Book wrote a great post about her NaNo Doubts. We all have them.
- Brooke at Paper Mountain explains Don’t Reward Yourself for Doing NaNo, Make NaNo a Reward – It is totally how I feel about it it. I get to write and that is a good thing.
Next 4 Years – It’s hard to pay attention to politics in America living in China, so I have to rely on my blog friends to inform me of the reality of the political landscape in America. *The views expressed are not necessary shared by Sydney Aaliyah, but on the other hand, they are damn funny. I always support funny.
- The Homeless Gazillionaire, Sevastian Winters stated I’m Just so . . . Happy! (My Election Erection)
- Paul Torchivia talks about How to Win Graciously
Everyone still on track for NaNoWriMo? Do your characters every take you to places you didn’t intend to go?
My Weekly Update – Best Day of NaNoWriMo
Best Day of NaNoWriMo – Every week I will share an entry from my NaNoWriMo Daily Updates.
Today’s Date: November 3, 2012 Word Count: 4,681 Observations: Let me share with you a series of tweets I did today and maybe you can get a good idea of how my day went.
Needless to say it was a good day. I had one of those moments that make writing so worth while and reminds me why I do this. I was writing along; in the zone. I finish a chapter and look up and 2 hours had past and 2,458 words had been written and I just felt a sense of calm. I was having a bliss moment. And that was the reward. The foot massage was a bonus.
I was also impressed with how creative I am still able to get with this story even though I have outlined it to death. I was writing and added a new character that I never even though of before. I also found a tool to further demonstrate the relationship between the two guys in the story. I would share it with you, but then it would ruin the story. Sorry.
Any way, today will be a day to remember in the history books of Sydney Aaliyah’s writing career. I guess it’s a good thing I’m writing it down.
Quick hits: My new favorite writing spot;Baker and Spice. Apparently a lovely lunch of pumpkin soup, corn muffin, small latte and carrot cake were the perfect combination to fuel me through my “bliss” writing session today.
Blog Tour Week at Sydney Aaliyah
Last week, three Blog Tours stopped by Sydney Aaliyah. I really enjoyed turning my blog over to help promote other authors. I felt so selfless, so generous. Who am I kidding, I enjoyed letting someone else write the content for a change. 😉
Seriously, all three featured some great content. Check them out:
The Treason Blog Tour – S.M. Boyce – insanely good and valuable information about Boyce’s timeline from idea to publication.
OMAR by Craig Thompson Blog Tour
Prophecy of the Most Beautiful by Diantha Jones Blog Tour
If you are organizing a Blog Tour consider me as one of your stops. I would be happy to have you, especially if you do all the work.
More Nano Post
- 7 Tips for NaNoWriMo – my favorite is #6
- NaNoWriMo Survival Guide – hint, it has something to do with coffee.
- This is NaNo. This is my nightmare. – The title says it all.
For those of you doing NaNoWriMo, let me know your word count in the comments below and keep up the good work.
Prophecy of the Most Beautiful by Diantha Jones Blog Tour
Spooktobertfest – Where Have You Been?
Jackie and Dani have prompted me to write a 300 word Flash Fiction piece using the following words: cobweb(s), cauldron(s), jack-o-lantern(s), ghost(s), razor(s). The story can be scary, comical, romantic, whatever I choose. Just be creative! They will pick a winner on October 31, 2012.
Where Have You Been?
I grabbed the knob and pushed the door open. Now, that is odd, the door was unlocked. A cold breeze smacks me in the face as I push open the door.
“No way should it be this cold with the fire going.” I said out loud to no one, but just as I suspected, the fire wasn’t lit.
The room was dark except for a small candle whose light was struggling to shine beyond the jagged smile carved into a jack-o-lantern.
I walked into the corner and looked into the cauldron. As, I reached out my hand, I could faintly sense the warmth, but it was clear, the fire had been out for a while.
A brave spider had already begun to form a cobweb from the top of the pot to points unknown.
A glint of light, bounced off an object lying on the floor. I reached down to pick it up. “Ouch.” Now who would leave a razor on the floor? The razor goes into the pot.
I tasted the creamy sweet blood oozing out of my finger. “Good year.” I laugh at my own joke. But, then stop. My own laugh echoing off the walls even made my skin crawl. Something is clearly wrong.
A draft from an unknown direction swiftly moved through the room and extinguished the small candle.
And, then it made perfect sense.
“Harry, where have you been?”
Never hire a ghost to be your night watchman. They are notoriously unreliable, especially at night.
Ok, so there you have it. My little story in 300 words or less. I don’t know why, but it makes me laugh every time I read it. I hope you enjoy it, too. And, click on the badge to visit and enjoy other Spooktober Fest stories.
Sydney Aaliyah Michelle 