Tag Archives: NaNoWriMo

Writing Tip: What’s Your Word Count?

Staring at at a blank page can be daunting, but remember…you don’t have to set out to write a novel every time you begin to write. There are almost as many flavors of fiction as there were of original Baskin … Continue reading

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Let’s Face It…

I am not very good at blogging…or self-promotion for that matter. It’s on my To-Do list to get better at it. But I haven’t been totally neglecting the Chronicles. As a matter of fact, this year’s NaNoWriMo project will hopefully … Continue reading

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November is a Terrible Month for Timely Updates…

…Here it is, another three weeks with no update. However, it has been a decent NaNoWriMo. A little behind, but catching up on the missed days as I go. I can’t wait for people to see this one! There is … Continue reading

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Sorry About This…

…but sometimes the book refuses to do what you wanted it to. I will not be calling it The Peculiar Prodigal Parents, but instead, The Fiercely Formidable Fugitive. There is still a reunion with Jo’s mother–who she thought had died … Continue reading

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Popping in to say Hello…

…and dismayed to see how long ago the last post was! Yikes. However, I have not been neglecting the Chronicles as badly. As mentioned in my last post, Ghosts, Gears, and Grimoires has been released. I absolutely love this cover: … Continue reading

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Been Awhile…

…with no real excuse, but I have been busy. Since SoonerCon, I have attended three shows,  released two books, and signed several contracts. Book Two of The Conn-Mann Chronicles is now available. The Nearly Notorious Nun is on Kindle and … Continue reading

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Procrastination Station!

Okay, so we are down to the wire on NaNoWriMo. There are only 5,697 words to go. Jo has behaved herself admirably through most of the draft, and the book has done some things that I really am loving, but… You knew … Continue reading

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Writing is Exciting — 3 D's for Daily Success!

It’s another week down on NaNoWriMo. So far, things are going along swimmingly. Jo is proving to be her usual feisty self, and things are heating up for Practical Polly in the dime novel too. There is nothing more exciting … Continue reading

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It's Friday Already?!

This will probably be a short, sweet post, because I have to be about my 1667 words for today– Yes, it’s that time of year again. November is upon us, and NaNoWriMo is here. This year, I am writing the … Continue reading

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Once More — Let's Go, WriMo!

https://youtu.be/8Af3tnrPoQo [The above is the Toastmasters Speech I gave on the subject Tuesday. Sorry for the position of the camera…but the vocal is good] One last call to action here. 🙂 NaNoWriMo is less than 48 hours away now.  Join … Continue reading

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