The Inn of the SmallTalk (aka flood topic) http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709 Lylie Hey gang! I thought it would be nice to have a proper "chatting/floodish/small talk" thread, in order to keep the other topics clean (mainly for the potential newcomers who might want to get answer at a first glance). So, I'm thrilled to start this post by saying that it was really, really a pleasure to have that kick off gmail party. Now I'm really looking forward to see you all on Saturday, just to put a face on your... words! @Yvonne: I hope you don't feel *too* tired today! @Ada: make sure you steal the computer from your mother again soon! :) @Steph: did you manage to stop at 1h30? I must confess that I went to bed and wrote until 3am in my notebook, now I have to type everything... @Lee: well... I can't come with something special to say. What about "Hi!" XD Happy writing to you all (yes, that does include those I didn't mention, like... Mina for instance!) Suzanne Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:59:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_348334 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_348334 Eldarwen Hey hey, I did!! Well, almost hehe. It wasn't all that late when I finally ended up going to bed and up early again this morning to continue, but the writing muse has kind of decided to divert into something else, but the daily count is written, I might add some more later in the day. :-) Happy first NaNo day everyone! Steph Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:28:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_348753 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_348753 Larys Hé hé ;) I thought I'd start at midnight, like I do every year, but I was too tired. It was realy not a good idea to do a nap before writing - and drinking beer during dinner didn't help either. I finally put down 1670 words this morning. Maybe I'll write more this afternoon, but I've more important things to do first. Go go go everyone!! :D Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:47:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_350296 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_350296 Yvonne Koechig Like I said in an other thread : Suzanne is our Demoiselle of Crack Idea....and also a mind reader. I intended to start such a thread, but alas, I am working today.....and NOT enjoying it. But I did get in 2003 words last night.....and I am paying for it. I am soooooooo exhausted! But at least I got my writing done until this evening! Bravo Mina and Steph and Suzanne and Ada and Lee and everyone else. Yvonne Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:47:09 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_351668 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_351668 Lylie Random thought of the day: I have a deadline on November 8th for publisher #2 who realised I was attempting Nano and is now seriously chasing me to finish my story on time. Meanwhile, Publisher #1 is very happy because he realised that I was using NaNowrimo to write the novel he asked me to write for him. Who said my life isn't complicated at the moment? LOL Suzanne Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:55:12 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_388335 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_388335 Lylie Thanks for the support, Yvonne! ^^ So... I'm back from my meet up/write in with Larys (aka Mina) and... it was great fun!!! Our meeting place being closed (!!!) we walked for about 25mn to the nearby town to find ourself a new place. Ended up drinking café viennois and eating pie while writing (and chatting, of couuurse!). She is 95% convinced to join us on Saturday, so please help me support her so that she can make it!!!! :)) (and now we're looking for another "home" for our weekly Wednesdays write ins...) Suzanne Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:58:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_397043 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_397043 RosemaryJayne Brownies on Saturday? I have to bake for work for next week so I might be able to rustle up a trial run of something... No idea what but I can bake usually! Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:02:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_403214 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_403214 Lylie Does this mean that every Saturday we'll have some nice baking ? Sounds like a good reason NOT to miss any write ins! :) Then on one "free" Saturday, I'll bake some muffins! (we'll have to plan who bakes what for when LOL) And on that note, I'm back to work today and won't have access to my Nano fix as they blocked the website... So speak to you this evening!! Have a great day!! :) Suzanne Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:47:43 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_417548 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_417548 tvforchickens hello, everyone! today was a really productive day for me. hehe. i'm really glad i don't have school this week, and i also (weirdly) find this is easier that i thought. here's another suggestion if you don't know what name to take: look in a latin dictionary or name one of your character after a (star) constellation. that's what i've done. ;) also, i would love to know about the names your MC and other characters have and why you chose to name them so. mine are "Libra" and "Aulus". best wishes, Ada Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:00:40 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_432268 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_432268 RosemaryJayne I would have assumed they would expect us to buy something, after all, we are taking over part of the place for approximately 3 hours ;) I can't wait now! I still have 1001 words to go today (unfortunately other things insist they need doing, and apparently are right), but I have no work tomorrow so hopefully a good chunk of Nanoing will be happening! Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:01:16 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_432289 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_432289 Lylie *crawls around desk* Yrk, me tired. Me don't wan't to leave home and go to work... XD My own fault really, I wrote on my little notebook until late and now it's payback time! ^^ Ada: my main character is named "Eli" (and there is also a whole team around him but he is the most important) in reference (and how do you say "hommage") to a Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child character. (just realised I have something very important to post in a different topic NOW) Suzanne Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:37:16 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_451988 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_451988 RosemaryJayne I think I have a problem. I keep meaning to go to sleep (for about an hour and a half now), but between the NaNo Wordsprints on Twitter and my characters I can't! Rescue meeee! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:28:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_531772 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_531772 RosemaryJayne Yes I did manage to get to sleep! And in good news cakes are made for tomorrow :D Sadly my flatmate is under the mis-impression I need a social life so kidnapped my laptop last night and dragged me out of the flat to a friend's house. My laptop was returned to me unharmed to be fair, but yesterdays wordcount was 57... so speed typing time! :D By the way: I've just realised being Rapunzel would be amazing, stuck in a tower so I could catch up on writing... *heaven* Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:00:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_639990 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_639990 tvforchickens just a little information for y'all: I JUST HIT 20,000. and also just realized that if i want to hit the 25k tomorrow i have about 4,000 silly words left for today. is that even possible when you're just a little girl? physically? when you're just a little without a serious social life, it probably is, so i've got no excuse really. i posted too much stuff today. i definitely procrastinate too much. i wish there was a button that said "turn off procrastination". i guess that button is called "turn off internet". nnnooooooooo, i will never ever ever do that. okay, yes. bye <3 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:14:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_643187 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_643187 RosemaryJayne I want to celebrate my 20k victory tomorrow... So I better hit today's word count and then do some good writing tomorrow morning! :P Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:47:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_644980 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_644980 Lylie Hey hey! Congrats to all of the "approaching 20k ones!" Sounds like we're going to have quite some fun this afternoon! :) (sort one as I have so many words to catch up, back to writing!) Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:06:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_654670 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_654670 Yvonne Koechig Hi Faithful LuxembourgWriMos! I had a great time this afternoon writing and goofing around with you. Thanks! Welcome again to Sarah! Glad that you came today, Mina! Now it is time for rest! Goodnight and happy, contented writing to you all! Yvonne Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:02:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_661885 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_661885 Larys That was nice to meet you too Yvonne :) as well as Rosemary, Ada, Stephanie and Sarah. I've had a great time with you! Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:15:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_662107 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_662107 Lylie I got quite a happy news, and thought I would share it with you! ^_^ One of my short-stories has been selected to be part of the first issue of a new webzine. The organiser sent me a very enthusiastic email, mentioning that the whole jury was fond of my story. (which makes me almost happier than the fact it's been chosen, haha). According to their website, the issue will be online on December 1st: http://www.revue-du-chat-noir.com/#! (and just as an anecdote, the MC is a recurring character, who was featured in two published short-stories: one in 2007, one in 2009. Note the pattern... I have to think about something for 2013!) Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:48:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_703313 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_703313 Lylie For those of you who weren't part of yesterday's lunch (SHAME on you): I had THE most important mission today (which is the 75% reason why I took the day off - yes, you're allowed to laugh). Tickets for a piano recital by Maestro Pollini were going to be on sale today. Website said that the hotline would be open at 8am, so at 7.30am I was already in front of my screen to book online. They updated their website to say that the opening of the sale would be 10am. 9.55 I'm in front of TWO computers (just in case one would crash) and hoping that my internet connexion would hold and not drop dead at the wrong time. 9.59 I'm refreshing my browser every 2 seconds, getting increasingly stressed. ... !!! !!!! *dances* 10.12 I printed the confirmation. I GOT THE TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!! 1.15pm out of curiosity, I checked the status of the concert. ALL good seats (were you can see the hands of the pianist) are sold out. Amazing. And I'm already stressing about the following topics: what if the post loses my tickets, what if he cancels, what if... Only 4 months to wait... :) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:40:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_752224 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_752224 Yvonne Koechig Beaujoulais anyone?? I toast you all for your efforts during the third week (glasses go "ching") I toast you all because you might attend the Write-in tomorrow and I toast you all for making this NaNoWriMo 2011 a life-enhancing experience for me. Writing has never been so "easy" ;) Your humble ML Yvonne (I used just one glass..no re-fill ;) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:22:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_755510 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_755510 Lylie Good morning, fellow Wrimos! :) Alarm clock was a killer so today's resolution: no writing past 9pm to be in bed by 10. (curious to see if I'll manage mwahahaha!) Sleepy Crockpot Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:37:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_826489 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_826489 Lylie Spent the evening yesterday editing da novel with the corrections of bêta reader #1. Now it's ready to be sent over to bêta reader #2 a.k.a. Steph'. And I still feel stressed the same way than when I sent it to the first reader, mwahahaha. (yeah yeah Nano is over but does it mean that we have to give up on the forum? Naaaaaaaaa!) Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:46:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_920689 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_920689 Larys Hi there! A quick message from Germany, where I'm on holiday. I want to say 'Well Done!' to everyone :D - looks like we have a lot of winners! *pops a bottle of schnaps* I thought of you on wednesday. Sadly, I couldn't validate my WC as I was travelling - anyway, I lost :\ But as one famous French general used to say, I lost a battle but not the war - I have a whole year and more to finish that baby :) I'm looking forward to seeing you all again on the TGIO! (@Lylie: We can meet much earlier. I'll be back next week.) Big hugs! xox Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:47:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_926942 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_926942 Yvonne Koechig The best time for planning a book is while you are doing the dishe. Agatha Christie So, Suzanne, how did you like the Hercule Poirot? i find David Suchet to be THE Poirot of all time! And train scenery, especially in the snow drift ! Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:28:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_931172 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_931172 lcmcdonough Hi back at you, Suzanne! I was a bit quiet last night - I kept floating back and forth between the chat and writing. I am usually very good at multitasking, but last night... not so much. :) I hope everyone got off to a great start on your novels! I'm just a few words shy of the 2K mark, and actually like a little bit of what I've written! I'd love to get a good cushion in these first days, so that when the doldrums hit later, I've got a safety net. Keep on writing, everyone. Lee Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:50:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_354526 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_354526 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Lylie] Random thought of the day: I have a deadline on November 8th for publisher #2 who realised I was attempting Nano and is now seriously chasing me to finish my story on time. Meanwhile, Publisher #1 is very happy because he realised that I was using NaNowrimo to write the novel he asked me to write for him. Who said my life isn't complicated at the moment? LOL Suzanne [/quote] These are very fine announcements!! Very glad for you am I! Bravo! Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:55:08 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_391528 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_391528 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Lylie] Thanks for the support, Yvonne! ^^ So... I'm back from my meet up/write in with Larys (aka Mina) and... it was great fun!!! Our meeting place being closed (!!!) we walked for about 25mn to the nearby town to find ourself a new place. Ended up drinking café viennois and eating pie while writing (and chatting, of couuurse!). She is 95% convinced to join us on Saturday, so please help me support her so that she can make it!!!! :)) (and now we're looking for another "home" for our weekly Wednesdays write ins...) Suzanne [/quote] Hi Mina, I am officially supporting Suzanne's entreaty that you join us on Saturday. For the time being, I cannot entice you with one of the famous NaNoWriMo stickers because they are still in transit. However, if you consider yourself a brownie fiend, I will make an even greater effort to bake an extra lovely batch for Saturday. I mean, you could just come for a brownie and a cup of coffee and a little introduction. So, do have a chance of meeting you in person? (pleading smile directed your way :) Yvonne Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:07:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_399360 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_399360 Yvonne Koechig [quote=RosemaryJayne] Brownies on Saturday? I have to bake for work for next week so I might be able to rustle up a trial run of something... No idea what but I can bake usually! [/quote] Good Morning Rosemary, Great offer! With your baked goods and Suzanne's muffins we have spontaneously covered all Saturday write-ins save one. I just want to mention that we need to be discreet with our brought food, as Exki sells all kinds of goodies. Some places are sensitive about this. We will be on the lower level so it should be ok. In exchange for the hospitality we would all need to purchase a coffee (or three, in my case) This might sound nit-picky. It is just expected courtesy. Have a great day. Off to the office I go. Yvonne Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:16:51 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_419648 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_419648 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Lylie] Does this mean that every Saturday we'll have some nice baking ? Sounds like a good reason NOT to miss any write ins! :) Then on one "free" Saturday, I'll bake some muffins! (we'll have to plan who bakes what for when LOL) And on that note, I'm back to work today and won't have access to my Nano fix as they blocked the website... So speak to you this evening!! Have a great day!! :) Suzanne [/quote] Good Morning Suzanne, Courage au Travail!! Yep, we will indeed set up a baking rota. Hope the day goes by quickly! I can get nano fix at work, but never gmail. Cheers, Yvonne Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:02:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_419375 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_419375 Lylie The day did go by fairly quickly, however I have now to start writing as I still have to write a full set of words... (guess what, I was really busy at the office... couldn't steal some time writing, what a shame, really, haha) Oh, and I forgot to tell you all that if you ever need an inspiration for a character name, Mina is a specialist! She suggested the perfect name in the blink of an eye! ;) Happy writing! Suzanne Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:38:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_430057 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_430057 Yvonne Koechig [quote=tvforchickens] hello, everyone! today was a really productive day for me. hehe. i'm really glad i don't have school this week, and i also (weirdly) find this is easier that i thought. here's another suggestion if you don't know what name to take: look in a latin dictionary or name one of your character after a (star) constellation. that's what i've done. ;) also, i would love to know about the names your MC and other characters have and why you chose to name them so. mine are "Libra" and "Aulus". best wishes, Ada [/quote] My 2010 winner featured Orion. I am in love with Orion. As soon as I have finished cleaning it up, I will let you read it. Orion is so special! :) Y Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:57:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_433829 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_433829 Larys [quote=tvforchickens] here's another suggestion if you don't know what name to take: look in a latin dictionary or name one of your character after a (star) constellation. also, i would love to know about the names your MC and other characters have and why you chose to name them so. [/quote] Hi Ada! Great idea! I've had this nameless character in my mind for a long time (a vampire and tattoo artist, who's also my MC's best friend) - finally, I called him Leo, as in the star sign. I've two MCs, Rory and Callum Madden, who are brothers and werewolves. I gave them Irish names as I lived in Northern Ireland when I first came up with these characters (but I started the novel only this year ^^;) and the story takes place in Britain. I like giving my MCs names with a meaningful etymology. Rory means in Gaelic "red king" or "red haired king" - he has red hair and I destined him to a pack leader. Callum means "dove" and it also sounds like an Irish word meaning "scar" - he is a pacifist and has a very ugly scar across his face (in addition to many psychological scars). Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:07:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_531214 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_531214 Yvonne Koechig [quote=RosemaryJayne] I would have assumed they would expect us to buy something, after all, we are taking over part of the place for approximately 3 hours ;) I can't wait now! I still have 1001 words to go today (unfortunately other things insist they need doing, and apparently are right), but I have no work tomorrow so hopefully a good chunk of Nanoing will be happening! [/quote] Well, nothing was said. It is just the polite thing to do. And Corinne has a cozy oasis in store for us. I have been in the office all day and have not written a single word. I'll try to match yout 1001, Rosemary! Good Luck and steady writing! Yvonne Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:02:06 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_433956 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_433956 tvforchickens i feel honored that you would actually let me read it. i would LOVE to. i actually planned on naming my MC lyra, which isn't a constellation but a star. a very special star. anyway, i didn't name her lyra because there is already one very famous lyra in fiction. and i couldn't attempt to create a lyra as interesting and lyra-like as the one philip pullman wrote about in the his dark materials trilogy. A Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:12:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_434229 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_434229 Yvonne Koechig [quote=tvforchickens] i feel honored that you would actually let me read it. i would LOVE to. i actually planned on naming my MC lyra, which isn't a constellation but a star. a very special star. anyway, i didn't name her lyra because there is already one very famous lyra in fiction. and i couldn't attempt to create a lyra as interesting and lyra-like as the one philip pullman wrote about in the his dark materials trilogy. A [/quote] ;) It might not be until the summertime. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:52:22 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_435488 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_435488 Larys That's funny, there's an Eli in the book I'm reading (and she's a vampire :[). In case you're curious, the book is "Let the right one in" (Laisse-moi entrer en VF) by John Ajvide Lindqvist. It's very good so far. Hommage = Tribute ;) Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:12:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_531359 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_531359 Lylie [quote=Larys] Hommage = Tribute ;) [/quote] Thanks! I know the word but I keep forgetting it! ;) (and I wrote the book reference down, even though I'm not too much into vampire stories...) Rose, did you manage to get to sleep in the end? ;) And regarding the note posted today by our beloved ML, I only have one thing to say: AMEN! Signed: Crockpot Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:39:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_554001 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_554001 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Lylie] [quote=Larys] Hommage = Tribute ;) [/quote] Thanks! I know the word but I keep forgetting it! ;) (and I wrote the book reference down, even though I'm not too much into vampire stories...) Rose, did you manage to get to sleep in the end? ;) And regarding the note posted today by our beloved ML, I only have one thing to say: AMEN! Signed: Crockpot [/quote] Howdy! Amen back. :) Crockpot! I had the neatest, most unexpected thing happen to me today. My novel evolved thanks to a real buddy at the office. Since he knows that I am a writer, he often asks how things are progressing. Last week I explained to him how the MC sometimes throws the writer, (its creator, dangit !) a curve. Sometimes they are uncooperative, even belligerent. He thought it quite humorous. Lo and behold, my buddy slidled up to me with a bashful smile and asked me if I would please create a character based on him. He specifically asked for a rogue, mysterious, version of himself. Eureka & halleluja!! I know have a totally different middle of my novel. My MC, Trudy, is going to have the time of her life advancing from beginning to end thanks to her "gifted" supporting character. Cecile, I think I caught a Genius here. I am so thankful. A beaming ML Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:16:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_556374 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_556374 tunturista Isn't that amazing? Ask and you shall be given :-) (insert whooshing sound effect of genius flashing through your colleague then through your brain and out onto keys and into MacBook). Isn't writing fun? I gather from your exploding word count that you and Trudy are on a roll. Is this the way you took off? I keep being flooded by stuff at work (subtitles for a DVD, rewrites of dialogue for the Golden Horse (animated) movie, commercials), and so I have left the writing till too late (like now, 10 p.m. after a long day at work). I keep thinking the weekend will bring a writing marathon, but that's not looking too good either. Anyway, so glad you get to create a new existing character and work with Mr Colleague - rogue, mysterious: sounds good! Happy writing! The Admiral C. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:52:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_603314 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_603314 Lylie [quote=tunturista] I keep being flooded by stuff at work (subtitles for a DVD, rewrites of dialogue for the Golden Horse (animated) movie, commercials), and so I have left the writing till too late (like now, 10 p.m. after a long day at work). I keep thinking the weekend will bring a writing marathon, but that's not looking too good either. [/quote] Don't you need an assistant? Your work sounds so much more like something I could do for a living instead of what I'm doing now... *sighs* Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:31:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_612049 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_612049 Yvonne Koechig [quote=tunturista] Isn't that amazing? Ask and you shall be given :-) (insert whooshing sound effect of genius flashing through your colleague then through your brain and out onto keys and into MacBook). Isn't writing fun? I gather from your exploding word count that you and Trudy are on a roll. Is this the way you took off? I keep being flooded by stuff at work (subtitles for a DVD, rewrites of dialogue for the Golden Horse (animated) movie, commercials), and so I have left the writing till too late (like now, 10 p.m. after a long day at work). I keep thinking the weekend will bring a writing marathon, but that's not looking too good either. Anyway, so glad you get to create a new existing character and work with Mr Colleague - rogue, mysterious: sounds good! Happy writing! The Admiral C. [/quote] Yes, Admiral, I really believe that it is so with Trudy. Yes, with the sound effects and tears and incredible sense of exhilaration while the words were writing themselves.Sonic boom, heard by my heart..... See comment hooked into Suzanne's. Take Care, Looking forward to seeing you Saturday. Capitaine Y Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:30:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_614565 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_614565 Yvonne Koechig [quote=tunturista] Isn't that amazing? Ask and you shall be given :-) (insert whooshing sound effect of genius flashing through your colleague then through your brain and out onto keys and into MacBook). Isn't writing fun? I gather from your exploding word count that you and Trudy are on a roll. Is this the way you took off? I keep being flooded by stuff at work (subtitles for a DVD, rewrites of dialogue for the Golden Horse (animated) movie, commercials), and so I have left the writing till too late (like now, 10 p.m. after a long day at work). I keep thinking the weekend will bring a writing marathon, but that's not looking too good either. Anyway, so glad you get to create a new existing character and work with Mr Colleague - rogue, mysterious: sounds good! Happy writing! The Admiral C. [/quote] The rogue's name was literally spelled out before my eyes: "Miru" Hey Lady, that word count of yours has taken flight!! Way to go!!! Y Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:11:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_624465 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_624465 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Lylie] [quote=tunturista] I keep being flooded by stuff at work (subtitles for a DVD, rewrites of dialogue for the Golden Horse (animated) movie, commercials), and so I have left the writing till too late (like now, 10 p.m. after a long day at work). I keep thinking the weekend will bring a writing marathon, but that's not looking too good either. [/quote] Don't you need an assistant? Your work sounds so much more like something I could do for a living instead of what I'm doing now... *sighs* [/quote] I had the very same idea, but collapsed on the keyboard before I could express myself. Non-writing activities are becoming more & more at odds with my writing (family not included). Mid-life crisis? Nah, I am simply not doing what my insides are telling me to do. B---y mortgage. So, I placate myself with the Elizabeth Gilbert 'Genius' talk'. I fall to my knees, Cecile, for sharing this jewel. In eating it for breakfast I hope to allow for much change in my writing. Cecile and Suzanne, let's hold hands. Big sigh....and a big hug for you both. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:26:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_614509 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_614509 Lylie [quote=Yvonne Koechig] . Cecile and Suzanne, let's hold hands. Big sigh....and a big hug for you both. [/quote] *sighs too and hugs the girls* OK, one positive thought: at least, we're fighting for our dreams, living two lives and keeping up in spite of what people around us might say (or if they are grinning. They are all a bunch of jealous people who can't stand the fact that they gave up on their own dreams). Nanoluxgirls FTW! Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:48:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_623989 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_623989 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Lylie] [quote=Yvonne Koechig] . Cecile and Suzanne, let's hold hands. Big sigh....and a big hug for you both. [/quote] *sighs too and hugs the girls* OK, one positive thought: at least, we're fighting for our dreams, living two lives and keeping up in spite of what people around us might say (or if they are grinning. They are all a bunch of jealous people who can't stand the fact that they gave up on their own dreams). Nanoluxgirls FTW! [/quote] Oh, yes, oh yes, oh yes!!! In total agreement!! Proud to be a NanoLuxGirl Fighting the World!! Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:09:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_624419 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_624419 Eldarwen haha, you might be little, but you've got the writing in you! 4k will be a piece of cake for you ;-) GRATS on the 20k!! If /only/ procrastination only extended to the internet lol, but I would never manage to turn it off either. But anyways, enjoy your 20k victory and we shall celebrate your 25k victory tomorrow!! :-) (with very loud cheering and clapping so it will be nice and embarrassing :-p) Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:35:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_643551 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_643551 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Eldarwen] haha, you might be little, but you've got the writing in you! 4k will be a piece of cake for you ;-) GRATS on the 20k!! If /only/ procrastination only extended to the internet lol, but I would never manage to turn it off either. But anyways, enjoy your 20k victory and we shall celebrate your 25k victory tomorrow!! :-) (with very loud cheering and clapping so it will be nice and embarrassing :-p) [/quote] Bravo for the over 20Ks!! VERY Proud!!! Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:59:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_645209 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_645209 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Larys] That was nice to meet you too Yvonne :) as well as Rosemary, Ada, Stephanie and Sarah. I've had a great time with you! [/quote] :) Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:46:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_663800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_663800 Eldarwen Grats on the story publication!! :-) Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:33:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_705164 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_705164 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Lylie] I got quite a happy news, and thought I would share it with you! ^_^ One of my short-stories has been selected to be part of the first issue of a new webzine. The organiser sent me a very enthusiastic email, mentioning that the whole jury was fond of my story. (which makes me almost happier than the fact it's been chosen, haha). According to their website, the issue will be online on December 1st: http://www.revue-du-chat-noir.com/#! (and just as an anecdote, the MC is a recurring character, who was featured in two published short-stories: one in 2007, one in 2009. Note the pattern... I have to think about something for 2013!) [/quote] how did I miss this?? Totally rhetorical question! Maybe I didn't ...just do not remember noticing the link. Anyway, this is happy news ;) Yes, Crockpot, the pattern....very significant. See you tomorrow at 13 bells. Y Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:13:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_725034 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_725034 RosemaryJayne I second this! That's awesome! Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:07:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_714976 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_714976 Lylie Thanks girls! ^_^ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:03:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_724253 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_724253 Lylie [quote=Yvonne Koechig] how did I miss this?? Totally rhetorical question! Maybe I didn't ...just do not remember noticing the link. Anyway, this is happy news ;) Yes, Crockpot, the pattern....very significant. See you tomorrow at 13 bells. Y [/quote] Using this topic to say that it was super great to meet with you, Steph and Cécile yesterday. Really brightened my day and I sure hope we can do that again! ^_^ (I was so happy to see you all that I turned into a chatty creature, mwahaha) And I defo should have stayed with you and Cécile as I got a huge pile of work in the afternoon. :P Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:10:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_750987 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_750987 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Lylie] [quote=Yvonne Koechig] how did I miss this?? Totally rhetorical question! Maybe I didn't ...just do not remember noticing the link. Anyway, this is happy news ;) Yes, Crockpot, the pattern....very significant. See you tomorrow at 13 bells. Y [/quote] Using this topic to say that it was super great to meet with you, Steph and Cécile yesterday. Really brightened my day and I sure hope we can do that again! ^_^ (I was so happy to see you all that I turned into a chatty creature, mwahaha) And I defo should have stayed with you and Cécile as I got a huge pile of work in the afternoon. :P [/quote] :) Thank you for reading my mind :) Definitely, Cecile and I would have been far more edifying than @#%*!! pile of work. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:03:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_751249 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_751249 Eldarwen Woooohh!!! You got them!! :-DD Ah don't worry, the post won't lose them, it's probably the postman who will steal them to go see the concert himself ;-) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:11:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_752393 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=1#forum_thread_comment_752393 Lylie [quote=Yvonne Koechig] Beaujoulais anyone?? I toast you all for your efforts during the third week (glasses go "ching") I toast you all because you might attend the Write-in tomorrow and I toast you all for making this NaNoWriMo 2011 a life-enhancing experience for me. Writing has never been so "easy" ;) Your humble ML Yvonne (I used just one glass..no re-fill ;) [/quote] I'll have a small glass to keep you company and to toast to a wonderful! In 7 years of Nano, it's most definitively my favorite year, thanks to you all :) *chin chin* Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:22:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_756948 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_756948 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Lylie] Spent the evening yesterday editing da novel with the corrections of bêta reader #1. Now it's ready to be sent over to bêta reader #2 a.k.a. Steph'. And I still feel stressed the same way than when I sent it to the first reader, mwahahaha. (yeah yeah Nano is over but does it mean that we have to give up on the forum? Naaaaaaaaa!) [/quote] wow. Suzanne! That is a great leap of progress! I am a long way off from that point. But i am hopeful that if i progress a little everyday .... Long live our forums!! Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:33:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_921106 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_921106 Eldarwen *headdesk* same... soooo far off. Still not even finished lol, and I've already used 2 Novembers :-p Ah well, I can see the end approaching though, I just need an epic finale and a more action for some other parts, maybe even shift a few things in the novel completely and then maybe.. soonish.. it might be done. We shall see! :-) Look forward to reading your novel Suzanne!! :-) Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:14:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_921376 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_921376 Yvonne Koechig [quote=Larys] Hi there! A quick message from Germany, where I'm on holiday. I want to say 'Well Done!' to everyone :D - looks like we have a lot of winners! *pops a bottle of schnaps* I thought of you on wednesday. Sadly, I couldn't validate my WC as I was travelling - anyway, I lost :\ But as one famous French general used to say, I lost a battle but not the war - I have a whole year and more to finish that baby :) I'm looking forward to seeing you all again on the TGIO! (@Lylie: We can meet much earlier. I'll be back next week.) Hi Mina!! Happy to see you! Just know that you are always a winner with us!! Hope you are having a fine time in Germany! As it looks so far, the TGIO will be on Dec 18th Looking forward to seeing you again xo yvonne Big hugs! xox [/quote] Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:31:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_931177 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_931177 Lylie [quote=Yvonne Koechig] The best time for planning a book is while you are doing the dishe. Agatha Christie So, Suzanne, how did you like the Hercule Poirot? i find David Suchet to be THE Poirot of all time! And train scenery, especially in the snow drift ! [/quote] I have been a long time Poirot fan, actually ^^ (The funny thing being I had spent the day watching Poirot DVDs! XD) David Suchet is really amazing in this role! (and I loooooove the trains... Same goes for the trains in "Sherlock Holmes" the ones with late Jeremy Brett...) Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:16:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_931872 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_931872 Lylie [quote=Lylie] [quote=Yvonne Koechig] The best time for planning a book is while you are doing the dishe. Agatha Christie So, Suzanne, how did you like the Hercule Poirot? i find David Suchet to be THE Poirot of all time! And train scenery, especially in the snow drift ! [/quote] I have been a long time Poirot fan, actually ^^ (The funny thing being I had spent the day watching Poirot DVDs! XD) David Suchet is really amazing in this role! (and I loooooove the trains... Same goes for the trains in "Sherlock Holmes" the ones with late Jeremy Brett...) [/quote] Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:16:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_931873 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/europe-luxembourg/threads/17709?page=2#forum_thread_comment_931873