Monthly Archives: August 2011

(to-do) Batten down the hatches, boys, a storm’s coming through!

Yep, Tropical Storm Irene has finally wallowed her way up here to New England. Yay. She’s supposed to blow through by tonight – I can’t wait. My head can’t wait. *sigh* But I’ve been inactive pretty much all weekend, and although my head still hurts, I’m BORED. So today, I’m going to do what I …

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(metrics) Yes, I know what time it is.

Writers don’t sleep, didn’t you know that? 361 words on the new beast tonight. Erotica, and what’s the first line? “Beneath her, the city still burned.” Yep, it’s a Val story. To be fair, the setting is post-apocalyptic cityscape, so I can be forgiven burning cities. Right?

(writing) Craft stuff, creativity and editing

It’s been a good day. I’m tired, but it’s still been a good day. I didn’t get stuff done in the house (guilt) but I did get stuff down out of the house. Got the shopping for this weekend done, got the Pumpkin’s birthday present, swam a mile and saw my nutritionist. Tonight, since he’s …

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(to-do) The last day of vacation

Sigh. It’s a sad, sad day, the last day of vacation. But I’ve had a wonderful vacation. I finished the plot summary for the Sapph novella (which needs a title) and started writing the first draft. I went to Pennsic and relaxed with friends and my wonderful hubby. Now, I’m home, dealing with my CSA …

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(to-do) Final packing for Pennsic!

We leave later tonight! So, of course, I’m doing last minute packing stuff. Here’s the to-do list: – Cat food in the freezer for Mom – Fold and put away laundry in living room – Finish laundry down cellar – Pack garb boxes – Pack project bag (dress for Kate, dress for me, Brian’s tunic, …

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