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Holy carp, you lot have been busy! Not that I mind, really, but did it all have to be so interesting?
Been reading the WWII conversation with much interest. I have a hard time with that war, not sure why it's harder then WWI or any of the others, but I've never read much about it. It's been fascinating. Thanks!
Well, I've finally decided to stick to one (or maybe two) story at a time. (Go me!) I'm trying to get 1000 words per day on the semi-serious-but-kinda-maybe-funny-in-a-weird-way SUF (Suburban Fantasy... Only that's not quite right. Small town Fantasy? That just sounds like a p0rn waiting to happen... Anyway...) werewolf/mobster/thief story. I might finish the first draft in 3-4 months if I can maintain that most days. I already know lots of things that need to change in the first 12K words, but I AM NOT GOING BACK TO EDIT THEM RIGHT NOW. Very firm on that. Ahem.
That said, if I get stuck, I might go back and forth with my re-telling of Snow White (possibly crossed with Red-Riding Hood, but I haven't decided yet) set in 12th C. Scotland. I've got research materials that need reading for that one, too.
I would totally read that.
Look, can I just rummage around in your brain for these stories? If I promise not to look at any other bits? Cause... I'm not sure if I can wait until they're actually written.
QFT.
G'morning, Cantina! Many, many hugs to those that want them (I'm a hugger. I'll hug almost anyone!) or need them, especially Junely and her family and especially especially her mum. High five for Ali's mum, though, and it being 17 years on!
ETA: Just saw this on my Facebook feed and it is marvellous! (Paws, Pee and Mice: Cats among Medieval Manuscripts)
Been reading the WWII conversation with much interest. I have a hard time with that war, not sure why it's harder then WWI or any of the others, but I've never read much about it. It's been fascinating. Thanks!
Maybe we should. What's everyone working on now? Are you at the 'Whee! drafting is fun" stage or 'Words Pouring Like Molassas' stage or 'cross-eyed from editing' stage....?
Well, I've finally decided to stick to one (or maybe two) story at a time. (Go me!) I'm trying to get 1000 words per day on the semi-serious-but-kinda-maybe-funny-in-a-weird-way SUF (Suburban Fantasy... Only that's not quite right. Small town Fantasy? That just sounds like a p0rn waiting to happen... Anyway...) werewolf/mobster/thief story. I might finish the first draft in 3-4 months if I can maintain that most days. I already know lots of things that need to change in the first 12K words, but I AM NOT GOING BACK TO EDIT THEM RIGHT NOW. Very firm on that. Ahem.
That said, if I get stuck, I might go back and forth with my re-telling of Snow White (possibly crossed with Red-Riding Hood, but I haven't decided yet) set in 12th C. Scotland. I've got research materials that need reading for that one, too.
Got a request for the first three EvilPants chapters from LooseId.
They left out the cost for her salvation. And Ally won’t pay.
I would totally read that.
I have outlines for half a dozen different WIP's gestating and waiting for springtime for me to dig in and work on them. One is an oldie but a goodie, the humorous fantasy set in a hillbilly trailer park; it's been in my list for years and I can't make it go, but I haven't given up hope.
The second is a modern take on DeFoe's Journal of a Plague Year(...)
The third: an SF take on Red Dawn. That's the least developed of the lot.
Then two contemp fantasies.(...)
Look, can I just rummage around in your brain for these stories? If I promise not to look at any other bits? Cause... I'm not sure if I can wait until they're actually written.
There are many things that can be blamed on cats being cats
QFT.
G'morning, Cantina! Many, many hugs to those that want them (I'm a hugger. I'll hug almost anyone!) or need them, especially Junely and her family and especially especially her mum. High five for Ali's mum, though, and it being 17 years on!
ETA: Just saw this on my Facebook feed and it is marvellous! (Paws, Pee and Mice: Cats among Medieval Manuscripts)