Christmas Time

You'd think with the holidays coming and going so quickly that you'd get the time to do all the Christmas shopping, go to all the Christmas and Thanksgiving get togethers and get writing done.  So not true.  I've found I'm always busiest at Christmas time making gifts for others mostly.

This year though, I know my New Year's Resolution already.  It's been driving me crazy that I can't get any writing done so I'm just going to give myself all of next year to finish a story and get it edited and maybe, just maybe get a query letter done to send out.  Doubt I will make it that far, but we'll see how things go. 

I've been pondering lately on one of my vampire stories that I find most intriguing and pretty original.  I got a few new ideas for the story and can't wait to try and incorporate them (when I get the time to write at all).

Well, I got to get going now.  Lots to do before the big fun filled magical day with family next week!  Merry Christmas everyone and don't forget to stop by my review blog, http://evaluationstation.blogspot.com/.  Ciao!

More Blogs...

Well, I know I've been so so so lazy with this blog.  I really need to get a schedule down for updating my blogs.  Yes, you read that correctly.  I now have more than 1 blog. 

Actually I contribute to one already established blog and my other one is indeed mine.  I contribute to a blog called, "The Book Bundle" which is actually run by a couple of my online writing friends.  I have done a couple posts on there.  You can check it out here.  The Book Bundle

My other blog deals with more than just book reviews.  I started what you could call an "ET" or entertainment blog.  Right now I deal with movies, music, television shows and some entertainment news.  You can check this blog out here.  Evaluation Station

Just thought I'd keep you all updated on those things.  Check them out.  If you want to contribute to my ET blog, just let me know and we'll chat about it.

As far as my writing goes, well, these blogs keep me writing while I'm under my nasty nasty block.  For some reason I believe I need to work on my vampire stories but completely start over with new outlines and a new way to show my story and the characters that drive my mind batty.  But with the holidays and seeing as I didn't  finish NaNo this year...I think I will be thinking about how to handle my block soon.

So Long Ago

Wow, it feels like forever (probably has been) since I've blogged about anything on here. I tried doing National Novel Writing Month for the 3rd year in a row but the plan was foiled by a trip to California for a few days and then being so behind I wouldn't be able to catch up unless I didn't take care of my family or slept.

But now that I am home and almost fully recovered from all the time changing in a short period of time, I am ready to get writing again and working on my blog more.

So for now, sayonara NaNoWriMo. I tried and failed once again. Next year, maybe something will come or maybe I'll just be working on all my current stories and finishing them up to be published, who knows really?

Ciao and I'll be back!

P.S. I promise I'll be back sooner rather than later this time. ;)

Here It Goes Again, Oh, Here It Goes Again

It's coming in 28 days! National Novel Writing Month is arriving quickly. http://www.nanowrimo.org

Well, this year I've been doubting myself a lot to do NaNo because well, the last two years I barely did anything. Although I have 2 stories now that I will continue to work on when the need comes.

But after my family's move and getting mostly settled, I'm going to do it. I am going to do NaNo for a 3rd year in a row. Usually 3rd time's the charm right? I sure hope so anyway. But I'm also very excited to do it. I get to work on the sequel to one of my current stories. Everything to prepare though for NaNo is what frightens me the most. So much plotting, character bios, my main character's family history, historical research from real history, and the outlining of the actual story to do.

And I promise to get back to the "Be's" next time. But if you're interested, get started to be ready to for NaNoWriMo 2009!

All These Promises...

Sorry to keep ya'll hanging for a while on these Beatitudes of Writers. I will continue them at a later date because, 1) I haven't been writing anything much lately and 2) in the process of moving and trying to catch with friends before going far away and packing up. I will definitely be back in another month though!