Hey there, my ducklings! Welcome to another year of NaNo. Those of you who've been around these parts before know who I am. Those who haven't, I'm Stephanie, and i've been ML of the Southwest Florida region since 2005.
Well, this year? I"m only your back up.
The ever delightful Rachel (dreamyraynbo) is stepping into the fore this year and taking charge of the whole kit and caboodle. I'll still be around and will (usually) know what's going on if you've got questions, but she's your go-to gal for all your ML-ing needs.
It's been a delightful run for me here with you guys, but it's time for new, fresh perspectives to take control. especially as I won't be here next year
So. ~chinhands~ Anyone got plot ideas? Genre wishes? Absolutely no freakin' clue?
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2004: Warbler's Song
2005: Briarthorne
2006: Southern Connections
2007: Maggie's Diner
2008: something in the dark fantasy genre...
Southwest Florida co-Municipal Liaison
2,750 / 50,000
oct. 2, 2008 - 18 39
Ah, NaNoWriMo... it seems like it's been just a year ago.
I've had an idea rumbling around in my brain for a good month now and it's to the point where I've dropped any plans at doing the sequel to last year's story.
10,000 / 50,000
oct. 2, 2008 - 19 01
Hello.
Well, I'm going to do my best this year, but with several books under contract for next year (and only four of them completed *LOL*) I'm going to be juggling.
Which is my normal status for my WIPs, *LOL* Juggling, that is.
I'm hoping to pull my notes together for another one that I've got planned but haven't started working on yet, a sequel in one of my series.
Busy, busy, busy. *LOL* Well, be careful what you wish for, you might get it. I got it. *LOL* Thank the gods this IS my day job now or I'd never have time. *LOL*
I'm hoping Nano will help me focus. *LOL*
Lesli.
----------Lesli Richardson.
http://www.leslirichardson.com
"Love & Brimstone" available from Amira Press
50,220 / 50,000
oct. 3, 2008 - 03 01
Actually I just realized a week ago that I had yet to revise last years novel and I was about to write a new one. So I'm revising right now, in hopes to submit prior to beginning again. I plan to write another novel in the same fantasy world/ town as my last. I can't decide if I want to write about the past with two of my favorite characters from the last novel, or the future continuing to follow my main character.
I just hope I can get this editing finished and send the first one hurtling off to someone's slush pile with a wish and a prayer before I begin creating my next monster. LOL Still, I'm really excited about November! I hope I can make the write ins with my new job.
-M
----------(or you might know me as Dawn)
To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. - Emily Dickinson
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 3, 2008 - 05 12
Dawn!!!! Hey you, how have you been? I hope to see you sometime, too, although I know how work and other commitments can make things difficult. Still, it's great to hear from you!
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 3, 2008 - 05 13
Hey TJ!
Hard to believe it's almost time, isn't it? Sounds like you've got a good start on planning, at least! You're definitely doing better than me, at least. :P Hope to see you around!
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 3, 2008 - 05 17
Oh man, sounds like you've got a lot on your plate! At least it's exciting stuff, though (and makes me jealous, lol). I hope we get to meet sometime!
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 3, 2008 - 05 18
Thanks for the ice-breaker, Steph. I can't believe it's already OCTOBER!!! o_o Here's hoping we can make this the best year, yet, and send you off with a bang! <3
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
2,750 / 50,000
oct. 3, 2008 - 07 04
Hard to believe it's almost time, isn't it? Sounds like you've got a good start on planning, at least! You're definitely doing better than me, at least. :P Hope to see you around!
Hey there! Been a while.
Oh, you'd be surprise, most of the time I'll hit another idea while trying to develop one out, and before I know it one's booted the other out of my head. It's a pretty sure thing that I won't know what my final idea will be until..... November 30th.
50,220 / 50,000
oct. 3, 2008 - 12 10
I've been darn busy. It's amazing how quickly a year goes by. At least I'm employed, even if it is Wed. - Sat. and Thrs. - Sat. are 12 hour days, 6a to 6p. I spend a lot of the week tired. Like today, I'm sleep writing this, I really am.
I found a great site though, or at least I've been enjoying it, with a ton of writing advice by a favorite author of mine. A whole bunch of it is free, though some of it's pay but for the work she put into it I think it's worth every penny.
Anyhow, it's good to be back and I'm glad to see familiar faces. I'll get to write ins somehow, but I might end up falling asleep in the middle of them, LOL.
-M
----------To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. - Emily Dickinson
To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. - Emily Dickinson
10,035 / 50,000
oct. 4, 2008 - 12 03
No worries, sunshine. I know you've been busy. o_O
HOORAY FOR ANOTHER YEAR. ~looks at signature~ oy, i've been at this a while...
2004: Warbler's Song
2005: Briarthorne
2006: Southern Connections
2007: Maggie's Diner
2008: something in the dark fantasy genre...
Southwest Florida Municipal Liason
----------2004: Warbler's Song
2005: Briarthorne
2006: Southern Connections
2007: Maggie's Diner
2008: something in the dark fantasy genre...
Southwest Florida co-Municipal Liaison
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 6, 2008 - 13 19
Oh, you'd be surprise, most of the time I'll hit another idea while trying to develop one out, and before I know it one's booted the other out of my head. It's a pretty sure thing that I won't know what my final idea will be until..... November 30th.
Lol, I know what you mean. Those pesky bunnies have minds of their own! I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing this year. Here's hoping I get the chance to sit down and at least get some bare bones together before November 1st! :P
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 6, 2008 - 13 27
I found a great site though, or at least I've been enjoying it, with a ton of writing advice by a favorite author of mine. A whole bunch of it is free, though some of it's pay but for the work she put into it I think it's worth every penny.
Anyhow, it's good to be back and I'm glad to see familiar faces. I'll get to write ins somehow, but I might end up falling asleep in the middle of them, LOL.
-M
To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. - Emily Dickinson
Oof, those are some loooong hours. Thank god for a paycheck, at least!
Do you mind my asking who the author is? I love sites like those. One of my favorite author duos (David & Leah Eddings) put out a whole book about their writing process, and you better bet I snapped that right up!
I'll be thrilled to see you again. You'll have to let me know at the beginning of each night whether you want me to wake you or let you sleep once you pass out. ;P
2005 - Perfect, a Harry/Draco fanfic - not completed in time
2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
ML for Southwest Florida
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 6, 2008 - 13 29
No worries, sunshine. I know you've been busy. o_O
HOORAY FOR ANOTHER YEAR. ~looks at signature~ oy, i've been at this a while...
2004: Warbler's Song
2005: Briarthorne
2006: Southern Connections
2007: Maggie's Diner
2008: something in the dark fantasy genre...
Southwest Florida Municipal Liason
WHO'S BUSY, WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! *collapses* :P
2005 - Perfect, a Harry/Draco fanfic - not completed in time
2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
ML for Southwest Florida
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
50,438 / 50,000
oct. 6, 2008 - 14 14
*waves* I CAN'T believe how long it's been! Whoop, whoop! Time for a new novel!!
Now... if I can finish the editing on the last one, I'd been in good shape!
This is Stormy, or Becca from the Dawn & Becca duo. Hi to everyone. *second wave*
I know EXACTLY what I'm writing on this year! *jumps* When I finished rereading my last novel I discovered several, very important things:
1.) I need to have someone smell something at some point.
2.) I need to have a plot that starts at the beginning of the novel, and ENDS where the novel ends. Oops.
3.) I know where I'm going next!
It's really exciting for me. I can't wait. I keep getting all this energy when I think of tackling the next book. Maybe there's something wrong with me?
-Stormy
----------'07 NaNo winner - Dra-kel's Tale (untitled still *sigh*) - Original Fantasy, in editing process
50,220 / 50,000
oct. 6, 2008 - 14 26
Oof, those are some loooong hours. Thank god for a paycheck, at least!
Do you mind my asking who the author is? I love sites like those. One of my favorite author duos (David & Leah Eddings) put out a whole book about their writing process, and you better bet I snapped that right up!
I'll be thrilled to see you again. You'll have to let me know at the beginning of each night whether you want me to wake you or let you sleep once you pass out. ;P
2005 - Perfect, a Harry/Draco fanfic - not completed in time
2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
ML for Southwest Florida
Yep, there's the paycheck and the occasional downtime to write during, so the benefits are there.
Glad you asked :) The site is www.hollylisle.com I've always loved her books, and she has some new, non-fantasy things available now too. All of her books are great. In my opinion of course. If for some reason you want any of the pay stuff tell me first. I've become an affiliate and I'm taking her Thinking Sideways course (just signed up). We're supposed to get special deals. But I'm not trying to sell anything, because her free stuff is tops and will feed you for a long time in writing advice. ;)
I can't wait to see you again either! I've been thinking of everyone I wrote with last year and how sad I was that I didn't end up following up with all of you. Then I thought, yay I get to see everyone at this years write ins and new people too! I really can't wait.
-M
----------To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. - Emily Dickinson
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 8, 2008 - 10 15
Now... if I can finish the editing on the last one, I'd been in good shape!
This is Stormy, or Becca from the Dawn & Becca duo. Hi to everyone. *second wave*
I know EXACTLY what I'm writing on this year! *jumps* When I finished rereading my last novel I discovered several, very important things:
1.) I need to have someone smell something at some point.
2.) I need to have a plot that starts at the beginning of the novel, and ENDS where the novel ends. Oops.
3.) I know where I'm going next!
It's really exciting for me. I can't wait. I keep getting all this energy when I think of tackling the next book. Maybe there's something wrong with me?
-Stormy
Beccaaaaaaaaa!!! Dude, I'm so glad to see you both back again. :D
Sounds like you've got a great start, already. Hold onto that energy, it's just gonna get better! *jumps around with you*
-Rachel
2005 - Perfect, a Harry/Draco fanfic - not completed in time
2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
ML for Southwest Florida
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 8, 2008 - 10 18
Glad you asked :) The site is www.hollylisle.com I've always loved her books, and she has some new, non-fantasy things available now too. All of her books are great. In my opinion of course. If for some reason you want any of the pay stuff tell me first. I've become an affiliate and I'm taking her Thinking Sideways course (just signed up). We're supposed to get special deals. But I'm not trying to sell anything, because her free stuff is tops and will feed you for a long time in writing advice. ;)
I can't wait to see you again either! I've been thinking of everyone I wrote with last year and how sad I was that I didn't end up following up with all of you. Then I thought, yay I get to see everyone at this years write ins and new people too! I really can't wait.
-M
Awesome, I'll add her site to the cool links post I make. I don't think I've read anything of hers, but it looks like I need to rectify that!
I know, it's amazing how fast time goes by, and then you realize it's been almost a year since you've spoken with someone! Doesn't matter, though, since we'll be partying together sooooon! :P
(I seem to be using an excessive amount of exclamation points, on this forum... You'd think I was excited or something!!!)
-Rach
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
50,220 / 50,000
oct. 8, 2008 - 11 17
Awesome, I'll add her site to the cool links post I make. I don't think I've read anything of hers, but it looks like I need to rectify that!
I know, it's amazing how fast time goes by, and then you realize it's been almost a year since you've spoken with someone! Doesn't matter, though, since we'll be partying together sooooon! :P
(I seem to be using an excessive amount of exclamation points, on this forum... You'd think I was excited or something!!!)
-Rach
Eek! You've never read her? Well I found out today that two of her early books are actually legally downloadable (I know it's not a word) on the internet for free. You can find them at http://www.baen.com/library/hlisle.htm. I own them both in print form, so I couldn't believe they are free these days. "Fire in the Mist" is her very first published novel and "Sympathy for the Devil" is a laugh a minute. I remember it being that way anyhow. I haven't read it lately.
Right now I'm all caught up in her romantic suspense novels. I recently finished "I See You" and I'm working on "Last Girl Dancing". Her older books are fantasy, and she still releases fantasy novels, but I've been in the mood for something different and these have fit the ticket.
I do ramble on. Can't wait for November!!!
-M
----------To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. - Emily Dickinson
13,092 / 50,000
oct. 8, 2008 - 13 56
I love bean! Bean is my friend! :)
Especially since I can't see. Their free library is really very awesomesauce for me! Click on book I want to try/download book. Me no like? Bye bye! :) If I do like I try to find in audio so I can support said artist. If not--well, I can't say I didn't try. :d
Sarah/CP
50,438 / 50,000
oct. 9, 2008 - 02 34
Beccaaaaaaaaa!!! Dude, I'm so glad to see you both back again. :D
Sounds like you've got a great start, already. Hold onto that energy, it's just gonna get better! *jumps around with you*
-Rachel
*jumps around again* I'm holding. Really though, I'm trying to get all my facts completely straight, a hard task for me really, in my first novel so that I can not screw up the second one. I'm planning on making a nice little sheet of words that belong to the world, and then I want to rewrite the little notebook of characters so that it makes better sense. Last novel I just wrote people in where they appeared, and, well..... um that made a mess. *laugh*
I'm trying to be *organized* this time around. *gasp* Did I say that?
And I was going to be typing the whole second novel... was going to borrow my dad's laptop for write ins and such... only now his laptop has died... Looks like I'll be hand writing parts of the novel AGAIN. *looks down at her hand forlornly* Ah callouses, how I've NOT missed you.
-Stormy
----------'07 NaNo winner - Dra-kel's Tale (untitled still *sigh*) - Original Fantasy, in editing process
50,488 / 50,000
oct. 10, 2008 - 18 16
Hey, all! This November'll be my sixth NaNo, although I'm not usually too active on the forums. I'll be working in the women's commercial fiction genre this year -- I think of my stuff as chick-lit, but the chick-lit genre's so mired in stereotypes and designer shoes that I've found I get taken a little more seriously when I don't categorize it that way. ;) I've also done paranormal YA, paranormal chick-lit/women's fiction/whatever, and dark urban fantasy. I've been trying to land an agent for years, and I've come closer-than-this several times, but no luck so far. It's a tough business, but at least it's thickened my skin a little.
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm trying to be a little more social this year (although between running a small business and writing a NaNo manuscript, I don't know when I'll have time, LOL).
~Jill
----------Currently...
Writing: The Untitled Mariska Project (NaNo 08, commercial women's fiction)
Revising: Nothing! o_O
Shopping: Fabulous Max (NaNo 06, commercial women's fiction), Spookygirl (NaNo 07, YA paranormal)
0 / 50,000
oct. 12, 2008 - 08 46
I am in for the first time...don't have a clue or any expectations so I am taking the mantra of "just write" to heart! I have had this idea shaking around for a year now, so I am going with that~at first, anyway :)
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 15, 2008 - 15 25
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm trying to be a little more social this year (although between running a small business and writing a NaNo manuscript, I don't know when I'll have time, LOL).
~Jill
Wow, 6th NaNo, that's impressive! Sounds like a fascinating mix of writing genres you've worked in, too. Also, um, I hope this doesn't seem creepy, but I checked out your profile and followed the link to your website, and OH MY GOSH those little critters you make are ADORABLE. Ok, just had to say that. :P
Hope we get to chat sometime this month!
-Rachel
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
50,622 / 50,000
oct. 15, 2008 - 15 28
Yay, I'm glad you're joining the
insanityfun! ;P It really is tons of fun, even if it can be ridiculously stressful, as well. If you get the chance, come join us at the write-ins. They're a great way to meet other loonies you can vent at about your uncooperative characters, plus get some writing done! Whether you can or not, though, we're glad to have you!Love the username, btw. Of course, I'm probably biased since I work at a library. :D
----------2006 - Fairy Lights - original fantasy - 50k + change
2007 - We Rise or Fall - original fantasy - 50k
2008 - Untitled - original fantasy/humor
ML for SW Florida
50,220 / 50,000
oct. 16, 2008 - 04 26
Especially since I can't see. Their free library is really very awesomesauce for me! Click on book I want to try/download book. Me no like? Bye bye! :) If I do like I try to find in audio so I can support said artist. If not--well, I can't say I didn't try. :d
Sarah/CP
Hi Sarah!
You mean they have other books there? I just found a link to those in one of Holly Lisle's guides. I must explore further.
-M
----------To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. - Emily Dickinson
13,092 / 50,000
oct. 16, 2008 - 04 39
Yup. Bean has all sorts of free books. They really are awesome.
Sarah/CP
50,488 / 50,000
oct. 16, 2008 - 15 32
-Rachel
Not creepy at all -- that's what links are for, after all. ;) Thank you!
~Jill
----------Currently...
Writing: The Untitled Mariska Project (NaNo 08, commercial women's fiction)
Revising: Nothing! o_O
Shopping: Fabulous Max (NaNo 06, commercial women's fiction), Spookygirl (NaNo 07, YA paranormal)
57,041 / 50,000
oct. 18, 2008 - 09 38
Heeeey. ^^ My name is Brady, this will be my third year attempting Nano. The first year was a poorly planned attempt at fantasy (which I have since started to get into a great, great deal so that'll be next year, hopefully). The second year was a lesbian Romance, that I hit 50k with (!!!!!!), and this year is going to be a Sci-Fi action/war novel with a toss in of romance that will probably go much, much further then just 50k. :)
Here's to hoping!
Also, I'm in a class with the two MLs, I do believe? >_>
10,035 / 50,000
oct. 19, 2008 - 11 43
Also, I'm in a class with the two MLs, I do believe? >_>
You are? Where do you go to school, hon?
~*~
2004: Warbler's Song
2005: Briarthorne
2006: Southern Connections
2007: Maggie's Diner
2008: something in the dark fantasy genre...
Southwest Florida co-Municipal Liason
----------2004: Warbler's Song
2005: Briarthorne
2006: Southern Connections
2007: Maggie's Diner
2008: something in the dark fantasy genre...
Southwest Florida co-Municipal Liaison
55,336 / 50,000
oct. 19, 2008 - 15 24
Hi all!
I am so new to this novel idea that I'm still in shock from signing up! I'm excided, worried,
scared to death and already losing sleep, lol. Guess that makes me normal around here.
Anyway, just wanted to say howdy to everyone. Wasn't sure if this was the right place but
"Hellooooooooo" pretty much fit what I wanted to say. :)
Ladyhope21
North Port