I actually have my own car this year, and I will be working at Hulen mall this holiday season (if not as a more permanent job) and I was wondering if there were going to be any write-ins or anything at the Barnes & Noble over on Hulen in south Fort Worth? I'd like to finally get out and meet some DFW Wrimos for the first time in my four years doing this.
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NaNo 2006: The Clearing of Lindsey (psychological thriller/drama/whatever)
NaNo 2007: ZOMBUNNIE! (satirical horror)
NaNo 2008: Sunny Side Up (romantic comedy drama thing)
NaNo 2009: Candy Land Dandily Dies (fantasy/adventure/kind of satirical)
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oct. 21, 2009 - 09 19
"If you schedule it, they will come..."
Go for it!
----------Criss, la Reina
DFW co-ML
www.twitter.com/CrissLCox
http://blog.crisswrites.com
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oct. 21, 2009 - 11 58
lol I wouldn't even know how to go about scheduling anything!
I guess when I know my work schedule a little bit better then I can start?
Because I'd like to maybe do something there a few nights a week maybe meet up a few nights a week and just sit around and chat and write. ??
----------NaNo 2006: The Clearing of Lindsey (psychological thriller/drama/whatever)
NaNo 2007: ZOMBUNNIE! (satirical horror)
NaNo 2008: Sunny Side Up (romantic comedy drama thing)
NaNo 2009: Candy Land Dandily Dies (fantasy/adventure/kind of satirical)
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oct. 21, 2009 - 14 44
Steps to scheduling a write-in:
Step 1: pick a place, pick a day, pick a time.
Step 2: post the info on the forum [an ML will post it on the calendar for you].
Step 3: show up!
Steps to hosting a write-in:
----------Step 1: show up at the announced place, on the announced day, at the announced time, preferably with some sort of writing utensil or contraption.
Step 2: write!
Step 3: (optional) greet fellow WriMos as they arrive.
Step 4: (optional) mingle and converse with said WriMos
Step 5: (not optional) be kind to your baristas/servers. Tip nicely.
Criss, la Reina
DFW co-ML
www.twitter.com/CrissLCox
http://blog.crisswrites.com
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oct. 22, 2009 - 21 22
I would totally come and write at B&N on Hulen. I take the bus, so it couldn't be too late for me, but I'd be game for anytime before 8 or so.
----------Shanna Germain
Writer. Editor. Leximaven. Geek.
http://yearofthebooks.wordpress.com
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oct. 23, 2009 - 10 14
If the time/day work with my shedule, I'll try to make it.
----------Email: misakyra@gmail.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/misakyra
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oct. 23, 2009 - 12 32
Sweetness! I don't know what my work schedule is gonna be like or not, but it sounds like I'll be off by 6 most days.
----------NaNo 2006: The Clearing of Lindsey (psychological thriller/drama/whatever)
NaNo 2007: ZOMBUNNIE! (satirical horror)
NaNo 2008: Sunny Side Up (romantic comedy drama thing)
NaNo 2009: Candy Land Dandily Dies (fantasy/adventure/kind of satirical)
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oct. 25, 2009 - 07 38
I write there alot. Their biggest problem is lack of electrical outlets--I am going to start toting a power strip with me to solve that problem. Whoever planned that B&N did not keep laptops in mind, which is ridiculous. But, I like it there lots, so I deal. :) Was there five very productive hours yesterday.
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oct. 25, 2009 - 13 41
Hey Shanna--
Still working out in my mind how I'm going to do this but probably hit the B&N several times a week after work, and would want to be finished up by 8 tops too. Probably 6-7:30ish...
I also like to be there when they open on Saturdays. I pretty much take Sundays off from writing but may on Sunday mornings too, when they open (to get the big tables with the plugs).
Carolyn
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oct. 26, 2009 - 19 14
This is where I do most of my writing. This year, I can easily see myself up there 3-4 times a week. :D
Or, there's also that new-ish Starbucks on Hulen that my sis informs me is very nice. They would have electrical outlets, which my 5-year-old laptop might need.
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oct. 26, 2009 - 20 07
Allow me to advertise my ambitious write-in at the Flying Saucer on Monday/ (maybe)Wednesday evenings - if y'all get bored of coffee and need a change of scenery/beverage, come on down! I'm not sure if anyone's coming over but I figure I'd give it a shot this year anyways!
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oct. 27, 2009 - 08 17
I'm very close to that B&N and could show up for a write-in or two. Usually I wouldn't be there until [i]after[/i] 8pm on weekdays, but a Saturday right when they open would be a really good fit.
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oct. 27, 2009 - 08 31
I could also make it in early on Saturdays. I can try to make some weekday write-ins, but I would get there between 6:30 and 7.
----------Email: misakyra@gmail.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/misakyra
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oct. 27, 2009 - 09 00
I've actually never been to the Flying Saucer, but then again, I've never been old enough before. I might be willing to go out there.
----------NaNo 2006: The Clearing of Lindsey (psychological thriller/drama/whatever)
NaNo 2007: ZOMBUNNIE! (satirical horror)
NaNo 2008: Sunny Side Up (romantic comedy drama thing)
NaNo 2009: Candy Land Dandily Dies (fantasy/adventure/kind of satirical)
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oct. 27, 2009 - 09 52
That'd be awesome! Have you guys decided on a time for the B&N write-ins? I may drop by sometime after work if you guys have them in the evening. :)
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oct. 29, 2009 - 13 48
I plan on being at B&N on Saturday and Sunday both--Saturday to work on something else, Sunday to get cracking. Maybe I should put a sticky on my laptop...I go early to grab the big tables w/plugs, right when they open. Can fit four on there!
Still not sure when during the week I'll hit there on the way home--work sometimes really flays me, and I always write at lunch anyway. But I may here and there. (My huskies make me pay and pay well for coming home late lol)
My daughter actually works at that Starbuck's and keeps telling me to go write there. I should--I get free drinks!
When do you hit the B&N? I am there often, too!
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oct. 29, 2009 - 16 03
Well, my two sisters and I live very close to B&N on Hulen, and while one of my sisters and myself are NaNo Rhinos, our other sister (who also writes) is not yet convinced of the joys of joining countless others in banging our collective heads against a collective wall and doesn't think she'll be joining us as a NaNo.
However, I think the two of us Rhinos will be showing up at B&N on a fairly regular basis through the month, on weeknights, most probably. Look for us at the tables! I don't think either of us will be there this Sunday, but after work might work out.
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Ms_Tamany
tammy@purple-platypus.com
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oct. 30, 2009 - 07 05
I have to second the Starbucks vote -- the one on Hulen is really close to B&N, but has better outlet options and free wi-fi (if you use a Starbucks card -- free) for those that research while they write or who use web-based writing programs. Just a thought!
B&N is fine too. But my Crapple (aka MacBook) only gets about 2.5 hours nowadays. It's old, like me :)
Best, s.
----------Shanna Germain
Writer. Editor. Leximaven. Geek.
http://yearofthebooks.wordpress.com
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oct. 30, 2009 - 10 20
Hulen area would be good for me to stop by, but probably not on weekends. I'll be at Ft Hood on weekends with my hubby :)
----------~Michy
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oct. 30, 2009 - 11 52
Miskyra,
We are still meeting at the I-Hop at Glade and 121??? I am reading the posts but things happening at the B&Noble in Euless and then in Denton, Allen, etc. So, I am just wanting to be sure.
Thanks,
grr
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oct. 30, 2009 - 11 59
We are still meeting at the I-Hop at Glade and 121??? I am reading the posts but things happening at the B&Noble in Euless and then in Denton, Allen, etc. So, I am just wanting to be sure.
Thanks,
grr
After that, I'll be hosting write-ins on Friday nights from 8 to whenever at the IHOP on I-30 and Eastchase Pkwy.
----------Email: misakyra@gmail.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/misakyra
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oct. 30, 2009 - 18 31
Just to shout out that all B&N's now have their wifi free too. :)
I shall haul power strip along always. :)
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oct. 30, 2009 - 18 33
awww Ocipura, you just got married! Congrats! But ouch he is down there away from you. Absolutely be gone on weekends. I am still debating Flying Saucer on Mondays and Wednesdays--I am lol going to try it this Monday for sure. I am skeptical, but heck, game to see how that will go. :)
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nov. 2, 2009 - 07 04
I'm not ambitious enough to formally organize anything, but just a heads up that I'm gonna be at B&N periodically. I'll have an old clunky blue Dell laptop, and I'll probably stick a post it note on it that says NaNoWriMo or something.
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nov. 2, 2009 - 08 33
I'll look for you--I mostly will be there weekends when it first opens. I was all lonely Sunday morning. LOL. But, got 2020 in and decided to stop while I was ahead, and mid-scene. Torment myself. LOL.
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nov. 2, 2009 - 08 42
I plan on being at the Hulen B&N sometime after 6:30 this evening. I work over at Gap Body in Hulen Mall, so I will be in the area. Anyone else going to be there?
Shoot me an e-mail at photocopiedheart@yahoo.com if you will be! I'll be the girl with the black HP laptop, and will probably have earbuds in and will be using a Tinkerbell messenger as my laptop bag. If you don't see anyone who looks like me by 7, just assume that I didn't show.
----------NaNo 2006: The Clearing of Lindsey (psychological thriller/drama/whatever)
NaNo 2007: ZOMBUNNIE! (satirical horror)
NaNo 2008: Sunny Side Up (romantic comedy drama thing)
NaNo 2009: Candy Land Dandily Dies (fantasy/adventure/kind of satirical)
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nov. 2, 2009 - 09 33
Oh say, my daughter just left the Gap. Tiffany?
I am planning on going to the Flying Saucer tonight. Try that out. Keep posting when you do Hulen though as the Flying Saucer is just once a week, I believe.
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nov. 2, 2009 - 10 04
I don't know her, but I think I heard her name. I just started last week :)
I'll probably be doing this at the Hulen B&N two to three nights a week at the least. If I can get over my fear of driving downtown (I really don't know what I'm so afraid of, I did it once...) I'll go to the Flying Saucer.
----------NaNo 2006: The Clearing of Lindsey (psychological thriller/drama/whatever)
NaNo 2007: ZOMBUNNIE! (satirical horror)
NaNo 2008: Sunny Side Up (romantic comedy drama thing)
NaNo 2009: Candy Land Dandily Dies (fantasy/adventure/kind of satirical)
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nov. 2, 2009 - 10 29
LOL she just left there after several years and now works at Starbuck's, crazy girl. But, we love the free food, so... But I'll miss that Gap discount!
Okay sounds good-- Downtown's not too bad in the evenings. Just watch the one-way streets.
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nov. 4, 2009 - 10 15
Getting off work early today at 4ish so opting for B&N tonight rather than waiting until later to write. So if anyone is hanging around B&N Hulen I should be there around 5 today. I'll put a little sign out.
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nov. 4, 2009 - 10 42
Oooh! Oooh! I can be there around then, too, yeah! I'll have my little composition book (doing it longhand this time - more portable). I'll be wearing a blue-and-black scroll-patterned top over blue jeans and white sneakers. I don't know if my sister will be able to make it as well, but she might decide to join us.
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Ms_Tamany
tammy@purple-platypus.com