Look Challenge – thanks to Karen at Different Corners in My Life who tagged me in this challenge. The rules are to find the word ‘look’ in my WIP and then post a few paragraphs around that word. This is from Ink: A Permanent Love Story. My MC, Emilynn, is moving to New York City after inheriting a lot of money from her father who recently passed away. She has serious trust issues to deal with along with trying to reconcile how she feels about herself with how others see her. Not sure if you will get that from this passage, but it is kind of funny. Oh, and, they are sitting in an airplane.
This may be a strange thing to admit given my circumstances, but since I have determined that most guys are liars, my confidence when talking to them has risen. Like the knowledge they are untrustworthy in general makes me more able to be myself. It is a weird twist to my behavior that I have noticed, lately. And, it seems guys that I have never been attracted to are the ones hitting on my. I must be giving out some pitiful sad girl vibe that these type of guys are attracted to. Even this guy senses it. “It is nice.” I said as I lean in and offer him my glass, “taste for yourself.” “David.” We both turn to look across the aisle and there is the guys wife and kid. And, the wife looked pist. At me. She needs to check her husband. It could be a symptom of my new found wealth, as well. I mean, lets face it, having a million dollars in the bank makes me walk a little taller. Makes me talk with a bit more confidence. Having money makes me hot.Tag: writing
My Weekly Update – Daisies and Dinner
Daisy Award
One of my lovely critique partners, Kathleen, has bestowed on me an award. Thank you, thank you. I happily accept the Daisy Award. The rules:
- Link to the person that nominated you. – done
- List seven unusual things about yourself. – done
- Nominate some worthy bloggers. – done
- I watch Of Mice and Men the other day and got a blog post out of it. Stay tuned.
- I watch The Hunger Games two nights ago and am not sure if I liked it or not. What did you think?
- I watch The Rite this week and I don’t care for devil movies much, but this one was interesting. Although in Anthony Hopkin’s character, let me know if you saw Hannibal Lecter instead of Father Lucas at times.
- One of the four English channels I have access to is the National Geographic Channel and have been utterly fascinated with shows like Locked up Abroad, Doomsday Preppers and Wicked Tuna. Is there something wrong with me?
- I had tacos for dinner tonight. We made them ourselves and they were so good.
- I finally wrote 1,000 words of original fiction today, the first time in about a week. It felt good.
- I got to mark off an item on my restaurant Bucket List. Last night I went to Mr. & Mrs. Bund. Totally exceeded my expectations. My favorite was the Corn Vanilla Veloute w/cornflakes. Weird, but so so good.
More photos from my dinner last night at Mr. & Mrs. Bund.
The last two photos are of a desert called Lemon & Lemon Tart. It’s a candied lemon skin filled with lemon sorbet and lemon curd and vanilla chantilly. Now I am not sure what all that is, but it was yummy.
Blog Love My blog love this weeks goes to WordFalls Services and her editing tips. They have been super helpful to me during this month of editing. Check her out. New Followers and my nominees for the Daisy Award. Steve Vernon from Yours in Storytelling The Eye of Faith Shah Wharton Next Weeks Schedule Tuesday – Tattoo Tuesday Wednesday – Sydney Quotes the Movies Friday – Blog post Sunday – My Weekly UpdateWhat did you watch last week? What did you eat last week? What did you edit last week?
Tattoo Tuesday – Writer Inspired Tattoos
When something significant happens in my life, I like to commemorate with a tattoo. And, my first thought is to get a tattoo that signifies the occasion in art form. So, when I finished the first draft of my first novel, I searched for the perfect image and I couldn’t find the exact image. I decided to get an addition to an older tattoo.
But, I really liked the other writer inspired tattoos. Let me know which one you like.
How do you record your work? Quill and Ink or typewriter.
I love the idea of the punctuation tattoo. I would probably do a exclamation point to remind me to stop using them. I like exclamation points!
This is a good one if you have an issue remembering how to spell or pronounce your favorite word.
There is always the quote that changed your life and made you want to write. Or, tattoo your own brilliant prose. I would wait until published before you do you own words incase they get cut in edits.
This is the one is my favorite. It is simple and to the point.
I think I will ultimately create an image that incorporates all of these great ideas. What writer inspired tattoo do you like the best?
My Weekly Update – Books and Beginnings
Books
I read a book last week. I know what you saying. “Sydney, you are a writer, your supposed to be reading books.” Let me clarify. I read a real book, last week. No. That’s not the right word. I read a physical book last week.
It had paper, a soft cover on the front and the back and I never had to recharge it. I read it in bed and didn’t have to worry about breaking my nose. Am I the only one this has happened to? (Imagine lying in bed holding your iPad/Kindle over your head and you loose your grip and from that distance it landing smack dab on your face) I can’t be the only one and it hurts. I read in the tub and didn’t have to worry about dropping my life in the bathtub and loosing all my information. And, I read on the train and didn’t have to worry about the shady guy eyeing my most prized possession and think, that could easily belong to me. (Just kidding, there are no shady people on the Hong Kong train).
Regardless, it was quite a thrill. I didn’t tap it, flick it or swipe it and accidentally turn to many pages. I read a page and manually turned to the next page. I used an old receipt as a bookmark and there was no question whether I was in the right place. I spilled some coffee on it and still kept on ready. It was so much fun.
I haven’t read a real book in about 6 months. Don’t get me wrong, I love my iPad with it’s iBook and Kindle app. But, really there is nothing like reading a real book.
What do you prefer? Your Kindle or the real deal.
Beginnings
Spring is considered the season of new beginnings, but it appears the end of summer is inspiring me and others to begin new stuff as well.
I began to edit my June novel and at this point it is a lot of work. But, I found these articles very helpful in getting my head organized to tackle this new writing task.
How to Use Brainstorming to Edit from Ava at Writability What is It Like to Read a First Draft? from Becca at Inspiration for CreationRoxie’s Blog is beginning a series on effective editing on September 14th. She will feature a weekly post on her editing process. I can’t wait. Her post are informative and always funny.
Sevestian Winters began a new blog: The Homeless Gazillionaire. It you haven’t read it, I would suggest you do. It is fascinating and sad and inspiring and heartbreaking and life altering all at the same time.
AM has returned to My Weekly Update. I am sure he is thrilled. But, this is legitimate. His site had a new beginning last week; a new look and a new focus and I think it is pretty cool. I also wanted to help him introduce a new feature; Wired Writers Wednesday, for all those coffee drinking writers out there. I was inspired to take this lovely photo:
New Follower – they began following me this week (it works). Baz McAlister Tyson Carter at Head in a Vice – Movie Review Site Meghan Elisabeth at Book Nerd Patrick Latter at Canadian Hiking Photography Miranda Hardy – Future New York Times Bestseller! – I love that. Next Weeks Schedule Monday – What’s Your Chocolate Bloghop Tuesday – Tattoo Tuesday Friday – Sydney Quotes the Movies – The Bourne Legacy Sunday – My Weekly Update
Summer: Fact or Fiction? – The Big Reveal
It is time for the big reveal in the What I did Last Summer: Fact or Fiction? Blog Hop. Thanks so much to all the lovely people who stopped by and casted their votes. I was thrilled with the response and appreciative of all those who where concerned about my health and those who enjoyed the Universe setting things back in balance (You need to read the stories to get what I am talking about).
Taking a walk down memory lane and putting these two story on paper was a great experience for me. I truly enjoyed it and discovered I have many of these types of stories rolling around in my head. I can use them in my WIP, might be fun. You know – – –
Oh, all right. I will stop stalling. Here is what you all have been waiting for:
Broke Back in Three Places – FACT
Roller Coaster Karma – FICTION
Thanks again Emily R. King and Melodie Wright for a cool Bloghop. I had a blast.
Make sure to stop by the other participants and see if you guessed correctly.
Have a great weekend!
Sydney Aaliyah Michelle 