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Getting to Know You (sticky)

kalindria — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:26:46 +0000

Just a little thread where we can introduce ourselves, our novels, and share pertinent or not-so-pertinent information.

I'm Diann, your ML and this will be my 5th NaNo. I've won them all. I even like all my novels.

I've written 2 fantasy (in a series that has at least one more book), one chick lit, and one murder mystery. I'd like to try another mystery but I haven't formulated a plot yet. I often don't until a day or two prior to November. Ask me about it at the kick-off.

I have a crazy job in marketing (where I write a lot of not-so-creative stuff), a great boyfriend who has a terrific idea for a novel but never actually gets too far on it, a lovely curly-coated retriever and I am a volunteer teaching creative writing to middle school kids in an after school program.

I will drink too much coffee and do very little laundry or housekeeping during November. Promise.

I look forward to learning whatever you'd like to share about yourselves.

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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)

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Road to San Francisco

Cooper3 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:31 +0000

This post will be all about my trip. there will be links to the online photo album including my twitter account. I am most definitely going to reach 50k on Sunday night so all i need is some words of encouragement to reach 40k by TONIGHT, 8k words. Make me faint from that number. My AIM account is rroadcat if you want to chat and my Skype name is ljredeye.
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How's It Going? Gripe, Cry, Brag, or Just Ask Questions Here!!

kalindria — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:32:59 +0000

This is the place! Check in with your fellow WriMos and let us know how you're doing. Brag about an awesome paragraph you just finished or a word goal you surpassed.

Or moan and groan about your stupid, stubborn characters and how they never follow your directions!

For my part, the word count is climbing, slower than I'd like but progress is progress. I'm waiting for that feeling of fun though. So far, it's not as much crazy, exhilarating exuberance as I remember. Maybe tonight... Or maybe I just need a write-in.

How are YOU doing??
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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)

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Last Line Written

kalindria — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:19:37 +0000

This one's simple: just post the last line you wrote today. You can include a short explanation if you like, but it is definitely not a requirement.

I'm writing for a while longer tonight, but here's the last (two) lines I wrote:

“So, we question Jenny, then the boyfriend – if there is one – and the date if there isn’t, and hopefully after that we’ll know a lot more about how Chloe managed to wind up in the tower after the big dance. You ready?”

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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)

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Riverside Write-Ins

vandonovan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:24:28 +0000

Hey folks! Like the last two years, the Riverside write-ins will be held at the Coffee Depot by the Riverside Plaza. This coffee shop has ample seating, free wifi and a really great vibe. Our meetings this year will be held on Tuesdays, but we're likely to have a Sunday gathering as well, which I will post about here if details get ironed out more.

Where: Riverside Plaza Coffee Depot (Map here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Coffee+Depot+3540+River... )
(It's located almost directly opposite the Borders. You'll probably have to park in the big lot and walk over, but it's not far)
When: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm, or whenever you need to leave!
(Note: some people may be arriving as early as 6-6:30p, so if you plan to come early, post so you can meet up with other Nanoers)

There is a couch and a couple of tables on the right-hand side of the store that we usually "take over" so if you're new, check that area out first. I'll try to remember to bring a sign, etc. Our first meeting should be November 3rd.

We also tend to throw a "Finishing Day" party which runs until midnight on the 30th.
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Temecula/Murrieta Write-Ins

kalindria — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:01:17 +0000

This is the thread for all Temecula, Murrieta, maybe even Lake Elsinore, Wildomar and surrounding areas. We can discuss write-ins and anything else you'd like here.

Anybody interested in getting together on November 1st?

Let me know. I'm eager to get started! I finally have my plot and am busily plotting!!
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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)

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Time Wasters Anonymous

casssita — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:17:40 +0000

I will start this horrible trend with... Austenbook! This is Jane Austen's Pride and Prejuced told through Facebook.

http://www.much-ado.net/austenbook/
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How come everyone else got plot bunnies, and all I have are plot gophers?
Edit: Now I have a plot ninja too, so all is well.

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Donation Derby!

kalindria — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:35:08 +0000

From Lindsey Grant of the Office of Letters & Light:
Check out the new menu item under Fun Stuff. It’s the Donation Derby! All NaNo regions have been grouped into six teams—the fiercest animals we could conjure—to determine who will reign supreme as the top-donating NaNoWriMo chapter.

For your donation to count toward your region’s final total, you need to be homed to that region. You can find out how to home in the NaNoWriMo FAQs - check out the home page for more.

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This is a great idea. I did a little research late last night and we are part of Team Two! Go team, go!!

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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)

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Regional Word Wars!

kalindria — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:20:32 +0000

I had a conversation at our kick-off about a regional word war. In October I reached out to Melbourne Australia as they have about the same number of participants we do but I never heard back. So last night, after someone asked if we were doing this, I emailed two regions with around 550 members which is what we have.

I heard back from the New York: Albany region. Their ML is agreeable and is going to speak to the participants at their kick-off today. Their idea was a one day word count war - our regions would agree on a date and whoever posted the most words on that date would win. I was thinking of a month-long competition for most total words, but either would work for me.

Word wars are fun because you get to visit other regions forums, post a little smack talk on their boards, read what they've written on ours, and possibly have a little extra impetus for your own writing.

I also emailed another region late last night but have yet to hear back. I will keep you all posted.

OK, time for me to do some writing of my own. I didn't get up early just to update the forums!!
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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)

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HUGE Nov. 29th write in at Azusa Pacific

kingzgurl — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:27:20 +0000

Hey guys!

I met the MLs from the LA group recently, and they invited us to a huge write-in that some folks will be hosting in a lecture hall at Azusa Pacific University on Sunday, November 29th. There will be WriMos from San Bernardino county, LA county, Orange county, Riverside county, and I believe San Diego county as well, all getting together with the goal of finishing out the month strong.

[Hosted by: APU] Huge Last-Minute Write-In Blowout!
[When] Sun, November 29, 8am – 10pm
[Where] Azusa Pacific University
[Description] It'll be good times and coffee and pizza all around (and some writing). Let's finish strong!

It's an all day event, so I was planning to head over sometime mid- to late-morning, and be back in time for the Sunday Riverside write-in at 4pm. If anyone else is interested in going or carpooling, feel free to discuss :)

I'll post a specific lecture hall location as soon as I find out. Hope to see some of you there!
Crys
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Ideas for adding to your word count - Dares and Ninjas

Lady Wolf — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:37:40 +0000

There are a bunch of lovely dare threads in the main forums, and I highly recommend them. This is just one more in honor of week 2 which is often the hardest week to keep the writing alive. So here are a few more ideas to help you pad that word count especially if you have found yourself to be behind your daily goal.

Introduce a new character that has no idea what's going on. Have them ask a lot of questions. Or, have one of the others characters tell them all about all the highlights so far.

Does your story make you frown? Add a comic relief character. If you don't like what your main characters have been up to have your new comic relief persona make fun of them.

How about a few dares:

Take your main character Salsa dancing! Let them shake their groove thing ;)

Have someone ask your main character to move something very awkward and heavy. Extra points if it is a piano that has to be moved up hill. You KNOW what happens next....

Send your character on a side mission where they have to ask a seven timed married and widowed lady some questions. Said lady insists she be referred to by all her names since she loved all her husbands so very well ;) ie "You may call me Mrs. Jones Ferguson Sutton Green Downer Stein Dupris," she insisted.

Have any crazy dares you want to add? Please do. :D I'm behind my goal and need help, too.
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My novel is guarded by Julio Nakamura, The Remedial Ninja... but he really wants to act

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TGIO (Thank God It's Over) Party

kalindria — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:43:02 +0000

By general consensus, we'll once again be having our TGIO party at Tom's Farms.

Saturday, Dec. 5th
2 pm to whenever
Tom's Farms
www.tomsfarms.com

23900 Temescal Canyon Rd
Corona, CA 92883-7668
(951) 277-4422

We will be at Senor Tom's on the outside patio. Whoever arrives first should grab a couple tables together as there will likely be a lot of us.

I believe Senor Tom's is the second driveway once you exit the freeway. There are a lot of us these days so don't be shy about arranging carpools. Riverside writers are green! (or not.)

See You There!
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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)

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Goal: $100K on Nov. 24

kalindria — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:10:57 +0000

From Lindsey at OLL HQ:

Going for $100K on November 24
That is right! On Tuesday of next week, we'll be trying to raise $100,000 in one day, and we'll be tweeting, blogging, and breaking news throughout the day on our progress. We've filled four books in the fund-o-meter, and with one big push, we can cover our costs for the year, and begin laying the foundation for an amazing 2010. Please spread the word in your region, and encourage those participants who have gotten something out of this free event to give something back. Some helpful resources in this might be "Where Your Donations Go" page (http://www.nanowrimo.org/wheredonationsgo) and the "Donating When Broke" page (http://www.nanowrimo.org/donatingwhenbroke). Many heartfelt thanks to you, too, for your contributions (both monetary and otherwise) that keep this noveling machine running every November.
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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)

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Redlands Write-Ins

Cooper3 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:03:02 +0000

A month from now and we are on our way to start another year of Nanowrimo. I’m looking forward to it. I have ten chapters already outlined, remodeling my bedroom for that tiny bit of comfort for the long month of word crunching, and I’m trying to come up with travel plans for Night of Writing Dangerously, depending on raising the $200 commission and parental permissions (long story). It is also my first year as a C-Municipal Liaison and I’m really excited about it.

The writing location, for those who live in the Redlands/Loma Linda/Mountains area, it will be at Stell’s Coffee and Tea Company off Alabama and Barton. Here is the address:

Stell Coffee & Tea Co
1580 Barton Rd
Redlands CA
United States

They have great food and enough tables for a group up to ten people. You will have to let me know if you are coming so I can adjust the seating arrangements. The days to have it is going to be tricky for me. If I get a job at Bear Mountain, and I could get it next Tuesday, then I have to limit it to one day a week. Wednesday mornings and evenings work best because I have one class on that day. I can add other write-ins but that will be rare, probably Sunday. More write-ins will be available on the fourth week. A write-in at my parent’s bed and breakfast is a long shot.

Let me know if that works for you.

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Hemet, Perris, San Jacinto, Sun City Write-In

Lady Wolf — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:53:44 +0000

Any possibility of having a write-in in that general area? Please post if you have an interest. Thanks!
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My novel is guarded by Julio Nakamura, The Remedial Ninja... but he really wants to act

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5k day - at least that's the plan

Lady Wolf — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:53:10 +0000

My goal is to write 5,000 words today. At least that's the plan. I have some busy days coming up so I know nothing will get written then so I'm trying to plan ahead.

Who's with me? Consider today a day long word war that stops at midnight. Time to catch up a bit or storm ahead.

I'll repeat this offer tomorrow, too. I know Saturdays can be an easier writing day. Plus, there's a Temecula write in that day as well.

Starting total for me is 20,087. Hoping for 25K at midnight. Come on halfway!

I plan to try to do this in two long sprints with a 3 hour break in the middle. Good words to you all.
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My novel is guarded by Julio Nakamura, The Remedial Ninja... but he really wants to act

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Spur-of-the-moment Write-in in Murrieta Today!

Emiko — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:34:09 +0000

Hey, everyone! Pam Bowen and I are holding a last-minute, spur-of-the-moment Write-In today! We're going to Village Java in Murrieta. It was formerly the Murrieta It's a Grind - it's located at 24520 Village Walk Place (in the River Walk shopping center with the Guitar Center and the Bed, Bath and Beyond).‎ Pam will probably be there starting from 11:00-ish, and I will probably get there between 12:30 and 1. If you can make it, you're more than welcome to join us! :-) I also posted this in the appropriate thread, but I wanted to make sure everyone saw it.
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General Information and Answers

kalindria — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:51:11 +0000

Got questions? Need information, answers or input? You're in the right place. Now, you could send Landon or me a private message, but trust me, if you have a question, 12 other people probably have the same question.

Here's the answer I sent to one inquiring person today:

The write-ins during November are just people getting together and writing - mostly typing. There may be some brief visiting and comparing progress, but it's all business. These write-ins typically have 2 to 6 people.

We ALSO have write-ins/writing group meetings before NaNo where we have short presentation on a writing book (usually by me), a writing exercise and discussions. These write-ins typically have 10 to 15 people. People often offer to carpool which might be a good solution for you. And even if you don't attend the pre-November write-ins, try to make it to the Kick-Off Party. That's a blast.

Since November is a time for writing and making sure you get your 50K done, we encourage people to attend or set up write-ins in their area. This is my 4th year as ML so the folks down here know we'll go to the same places. The people in Riverside come and go but my co-ML, Landon is based near Redlands so he'll be organizing write-ins near him. There may be some folks closer to you who'd like to get together too.

As people post their info on the forums, we'll see who's near you and perhaps you can hook up with them for a write-in.

Also, write-ins are not necessary, just fun. My first year, we had no ML and when I got tired of writing on my own, I decided to have a write-in at my local coffee shop and one person showed up. If you decide to go that route, just send Landon or me the info and we can add your event to the regional calendar.

Thanks for writing. I hope I didn't overwhelm you.

diann

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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)

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Free Poetry Reading & Open Mic Night

kalindria — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:23:25 +0000

Poet and host of Poets INC. Robt O'Sullivan Schleith is our featured writer at our free monthly reading on Tuesday, November 10, at 6 p.m., at the Café des Artistes in Fallbrook. The reading is followed by open mic — so bring your poetry, short-short fiction or creative nonfiction to share!

O'Sullivan Schleith is a gifted poet whose work is reminiscent of the beat poets of the 1950s, but with a contemporary lyrical voice. He currently hosts Poets INC., a monthly reading through Escondido Arts Partnership at the Municipal Art Gallery downtown (www.escondidoarts.org), and he is the founder of the San Diego Poetry Slam. His poems have appeared in print with Dan River Press, North Woods Press, Northern Virginia Review, City Works, the San Diego Poetry Annual and The Philosophical Library's Paths. His poems have appeared online at Poetry SuperHighway, Map of Austin Poetry, the Muse Apprentice Guild and Sun Runner Magazine.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend — and to read their original poetry, short fiction and creative nonfiction during the open mic session after the featured writer.

Fallbrook's Writers Read is hosted by the Café des Artistes, at 103 S. Main Street, in Fallbrook. Entrance to the Café is from the rear parking lot behind the Fallbrook Art Center on Main Street. Doors open at 5:30, and a special supper menu is available.

For more information, contact K-B Gressitt at 760-522-1064 or kbgressitt@aol.com, or visit www.kbgressitt.com/fallbrooks-writers-read.
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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)

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Thanks Kalindria and Cooper3

Dannigrrl — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:40:15 +0000

Thank you for everything you guys have been doing to keep us well informed and motivated. It's a lot more work than most people realize. We appreciate all that you do. You guys rock!
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As imagination bodies forth the forms of things unknown, the poet's pen turns them to shapes and gives airy nothing a local habitation and a name.
- A Mid-Summer Night's Dream

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Corona Write-Ins

JFletcher — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:56:32 +0000

11/7 6 AM - 8 AM

It's A Grind Coffee House

3833 Bedford Canyon Rd.
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 520-0566

Hi All,

For anyone else who is an early bird, feel free to meet up for coffee and some quality Nano time on Saturday morning. Show up anytime and leave whenever you like. Just think we could kick out our daily count before 8 AM and still have all day to write more!

Hope to see you there.
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Good Luck All!
Janette Fletcher
Writing itself is an act of faith, and nothing else. EB White

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Pomona Valley Write-Ins

Writerfangirl — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:52:11 +0000

Hey there!

Continuing from last year, writers in Pomona Valley will be meeting at CK Cafe, in Claremont, on Saturday and Sunday, starting with Sunday, November 1st. The time will be based on what time people will want to meet. If you want to come, please post the time that is best available for you. I'm thinking 1 or 2PM, but we could do earlier or later. Writing tends to go all day.

CK Cafe is the best cafe I have ever been to. They have free wifi, comfy seats, and SOOO many drinks to choose from. Their assortment of tea is unprecedented. All of their tea is found in glass jars on the front counter. On Saturdays and Sundays, the indoor portion of the cafe is a quiet place and perfect for working.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/ck-cafe-claremont

CK Cafe is a bit of a hole in the wall. You can access the cafe through the patio by the parking lot or you can cut through the hallway where the bathroom is at The Danson/Espiaus.

If you are in Claremont, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Montclair, Chino, Upland, or any other surrounding city, we would love for you to join us at the Pomona Valley Write-Ins!

See you at the Write-In!
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1/10th finished!

FairyEyez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:01:35 +0000

I know it's still technically behind the daily goal, but since I started two days late I'm ecstatic to have passed 5k!

Just hoping I don't get distracted like last year and suddenly get behind.. lol. Must Write Every Day!

On an almost similar note. One of my char's is kinda inspired by Fran Kranz (Topher on Dollhouse) and he's responded to me on twitter about the char like 3 times, lol. It makes me squeel for a bit.. get terribly distracted and then suddenly write a lot.. a flawed but effective system...
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When you listen to the world around you- anything is possible.

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Palm Springs/desert writers?

runolan — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:13:40 +0000

Are there any other writers in the Palm Springs-desert area? If so, it would be fun to connect. I'll be writing in my first NaNo starting...in a few hours!
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Kick-Off Party / Log In Here to Find Buddies

kalindria — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:50:39 +0000

Hi all! At today's kick-off party I promised to create a thread for us all to log in and let everyone know our NaNo names. So, this is me, Diann. Please feel free to add me as a buddy (only if you want to.) I try to stay slightly ahead of the word count curve so if you need someone to pace you, I'm probably a good choice.

And if you need to contact me for a pep talk or a swift kick in the rear, just let me know. It's easier for me if you EMAIL me because I am able to check email from work but I cannot access my NaNo mail at work - so uncool, but they pay me to be there, so I can't complain too much. Email: kalindria at gmail.com - remove the spaces and use the @ symbol instead of spelling it out.

The kick-off was fun. Great food. Thanks everyone for coming and sharing your questions and insights. For those who couldn't make it, attendees received stickers, plot ninjas, dares, stress balls and some even got temporary tattoos!!

We're making a special effort this year to raise money through donations for NaNoWriMo. If you host a write-in, please ask for donations. You can send them in to HQ yourself (just note that it's from Riverside County region) or give it to me and I will send it in with what I collect. I have two posters from past years - one from Script Frenzy and one for NaNoWriMo - that I will be auctioning off to raise money too - maybe at the TGIO party. If you're interested, let me know.

Landon (co-ML) and I are available to help you and answer any questions - I urge you to ask them here in the forums so everyone can benefit. We have a LOT of newbies this year and our goal is to help you ALL reach 50K in the next 30 days!!

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Diann
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Jamal: Women will sleep with you if you write a book?
Forrester: Women will sleep with you if you write a bad book. (Finding Forrester)