Today's Agenda

Today I'm starting back on finishing writing The Connelly Chronicles 3: Because of You. I'm hoping to be finished with this one by mid-December. If I can stick to this schedule, then I'll definitely get Wardens of the Guild 4: Gilded Cages by the end of the year. Though I'll have to go back and re-read all of this series so I remember where I'm going with this series. Not that I've actually forgotten. I just want to get back into the headspace of all my characters in this series.

Each night, I'm still working through my basic plotting for next year's writing schedule. I'll be happy to just have a basic plan because we all know I never stick to them. but at least I have an idea where I need each series to head.

Done & Dusted

 

NaNoWriMo

50,352 Words

 

Wrote the last words on Misty River 1: The Calm to My Storm at 3pm today. I felt amazing. So now I can focus on my last two stories for the year... I'm actually feeling pretty good about getting this done now. I'll go back at a later date to polish it into a proper manuscript.

On an even better brighter note, I finally found the missing plot notes on Rebel Rousers MC 1: Sin With A Grin. and a partial for #2: Broken Winged Angel. Trust me when I replotted #1 & #2 they are completely different.

Almost Done...

 

I have 4K to go on Misty River 1: The Calm to my Storm. So I should be finished by Wednesday at the latest. I won't say it will be a completed manuscript as it is all written in scenes. I'll have to go back and rearrange them, and link them all together so they make sense for the reader. I also need to add a few more intimate details... I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. It has been fun writing this book. Even though in parts it has taken on a darker path than I normally write.

Today I'm off to swimming lessons with my two granddaughters> Grace and Harper. Then I'll come home and do some more writing and get a little further ahead.

It's raining here again today. so it's definitely going to be another indoors day for me. We've been doing yard work in between the showers. Everything is starting to look really nice. It should all look lovely by Christmas time. Okay, on that note I will talk to you all on a whole other day.

Time Out

 

I took the time out while writing to just sit, and this is what was happening right in front of me. These things were flying everywhere and some were mating others where I assume laying eggs in holes in wood. I just can't believe I actually managed to take a couple of pictures before this amorous couple flew away. They were actually sitting on the concrete at my feet... and when he was done with whatever round I saw, the one on top picked the other up and flew away and landed in the grass a little ways out from where I was sitting.

I'm not sure if you can see it in the picture but if you zoom in you can see the bottom one is carrying a shit-ton of eggs. It was amazing to watch, as the one on top, its wings were moving so fast. I sat there for at least 45 minutes watching them before they flew off. The whole experience was actually mesmerizing, as I've never actually seen anything like it before.

IN OTHER NEWS: I have just under 10K to go on my NaNoWriMo> Misty River 1: Calm to my Storm. I will be glad when I'm finished, so I can get back what I'm actually supposed to be writing. I still have to try and finish off. The Connelly Chronicles 3: Because of You, & Wardens of the Gild 4: Gilded Cages for 2021.

Still Feeling Like Crap

 

Don't let the cuteness fool you. Robson was a pain in the arse all night long and kept waking me up. Really I can't totally blame my shitty night on him. The medicine I'm on for my ears is giving me wicked hot flushes and I feel like I have a heartbeat in my ear... But hopefully, all of this will be worth it and the perforation in my ear will heal fast.

I have found an editor for my work that needs redoing... her name is Leigh Walker. I think we are going to work well together. And I've had some wonderful Authors helping me with trying to figure out how to self-publish> Lynn Lorenz, Kathleen Kelly, and Bronwyn Heeley. I know I'll have more questions for them at some stage in the future. So for right now, I thank them all dearly.

I've to first figure out how to set up my author page on Amazon. Apparently, I already had one. I just needed to update it━a lot. But that's the first part done. I've to learn to become better at self-promotion. because currently I totally suck at it. I'll probably have to get tips from someone on how to do it.

I've Tracey Soxie Weston is going to hopefully work on some new covers for me. So I feel like I've everything back on track. I now can go through and change what needs changing and get them back out as fast as possible... for the most part, I know they're okay, there are just a couple I need to fix.

If I Was Smarter

 

I woke up this morning and could have slapped my own head. Why you ask? Because it hit me at 34K into my NaNoWriMo, if I was smarter, I would have started writing a story that actually had something to do with one of the four series I plan on writing next year. It would have at least gotten one of the books off of my list. But, did I? No, not me. I'm writing the first book in a completely different series.

I'm just going to blame it on the fact that I was excited to be writing again that I didn't even think through my plans all that well. And, this isn't even a series I can incorporate into next year's lot, because all of those ones will eventually cross paths.

My ears are still out of whack, but I'm headed to the doctor tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll be able to get some antibiotics & drops to clear everything up. At least they're not hurting, they just feel weird... but I'm used to it as I've had bad ears my whole life.

My mum is 89 and she got a bee in her bonnet yesterday, and I had to put up our Christmas decorations for her. Not that we have a lot because we have two cats (Oliver and Robson) who would just shred anything too elaborate. Especially, Robson, he's my devil cat.

Okay, I'm off now to get some more writing done.

I Feel Like Sh!t Today

I feel like total sh!t today. My ears are out of whack. At the moment it is only in the right one, but that could all change. On top of that, all my bones seem to be aching. Especially, in the lower part of my spine.

So today, I have been taking things very slowly. I have been a little dizzy each time I move. I'm going to the doctor on Tuesday, for my bi-annual check-up. I'll figure what's the go then. Until Tuesday, I'll just take it easy.

At least I did manage to write some on NaNoWriMo to keep my daily writing in check. And I worked out what I want to try and work on for next year WIPS wise... I've chosen 4 series that will crossover throughout, the year. They should keep me busy. Plus, I'll still write my one The Connelly Chronicles 4: Just Good Friends to keep that story going.  The 4 series I'll work on will be as follows:

Brother McCrieve MC (6 books)

Mountain Made (6 books)

Quaide's Crossing (6 books)

Rebel Rousers MC (6 books)

Crazy Weather

 

The weather has been muggy as hell here lately. We had a bit of a thunderstorm yesterday. It has been raining on and off for the last couple of days. Luckily, I got the mowing done... I had to actually do it during one of the lighter showers. Though, it's put a bit of a damper on us finishing the garden.

I've just spent freaking hours looking for one of my stories... It just disappeared from my computer, and all the places I stored it. I finally remembered sending it in for submission. So, my saving grace was being able to go back through my emails and resave what I had sent... The question is ━How the hell did I lose the whole manuscript?

I'm going to have to be more careful and make sure everything is where it should be before 2022 rolls around. Gonna need to buy some storage devices to start having extra places so I can't lose my stuff. It makes me tired when I think of all the hours of work I would have lost if the manuscript would have been gone for good.

Okay, I'm off to do a bit of writing now.

Keeping On Track

 

I'm happy to announce I'm still on track and just over halfway through NaNoWriMo... Misty River 1: The Calm to my Storm. I didn't think I would do it, but I'm glad that I have.

This has been my launch back into the writing world. I have been busy in my real life. But, that's enough about that for the time being, because our real lives never end.

Also, I think I may have solved my problem from the last post. I'm in talks with someone on how to do what needs to be done. I won't say too much until I am 100% sure what's actually happening. I'm kind of excited about it all.

This means I'll still be on track to get The Connelly Chronicles 3: Because of You, and Wardens of the Guild 4: Gilded Cages (which ends the series).

Bummer... But Understandable.

 

Like the title says...bummer... just found out one of my publishing houses is winding down━MLRPress who is where I first became a published author way back in 2010. I can understand the why of it all, so on my part, there are no hard feelings, as this pandemic has knocked the world on its arse.

I would like to thank all the wonderful people I worked with while I was an author at MLRPress (I suppose, I really still am until I get my rights back) I've had some wonderful editors and cover artists since being there. I also liked the interaction I had with everyone through each and every step of getting my novels/novellas out to my readers. 

The one time I actually attended GRL in Albuquerque and got to meet everyone was an awesome experience for me. Laura B and Kris J are both wonderful people who answered any question I had no matter how weird it might have been.

I guess now I'll have to start reassessing my work. Figuring out which series I want to get rehoused. If anyone has a preference don't be shy in leaving a comment here, or message me via Facebook. I'm still going to be writing and plodding along. 

Talk to you all soon.

Just When I thought...

 

Just when it looked like we were at the end of unloading all the topsoil. My sister-in-law and I decided to start on the next project. Which has us unloading ute loads more until we are once more done... By the time 2022 gets here our yard is going to look completely different (in a good way).

I'm at 10K on my NaNoWriMo project> Misty River 1: Calm in the Storm. I'm happy that I am a little ahead of schedule there. It's getting me back into the swing of writing. So I know if I can get this done, then I can definitely finish The Connelly Chronicles 3: Because of You by December 31st

I have to duck downtown this morning and pick up a few groceries for both parts of our household. I want to get there before it gets too hot for walking. I enjoy my time as I walk downtown as it gives me a chance to sort through some of the issues my characters are having in their stories and trust me right now they have some issues...LOL.

I'm still getting myself organised to begin writing fully in 2022. I'm trying to set everything up so that it's easier on me. I really want to reach all of my writing goals in 2022. Not that I know what they are as yet. I'll let you know as soon as I do. When I do I'll once more use my WordPress blog purely as my writing blog.

NaNoWriMo.

 

This year for NaNoWriMo, I'm writing the first draft of my new series Misty River 1: Calm in the Storm. This is the book I'm feeling at the moment. My main characters are Travis Hendrix & Carli Voss. I'm happy to announce that on day two I'm ahead in my wordage. Let's hope it stays that way.

My draft will be written in scenes and then at the end, I'll go back and link them all together in the right sequence. So the story makes sense. In my head, it makes perfect sense. I just need it to do the same for my readers.

Still working on cleaning out my Dropbox. It feels like a never-ending job some days. Just when I think I have a plan of action, something comes along to derail it. I absolutely hate it being so cluttered and disorganized. 

It's all overcast here again today, so we might be in for some more rain. At least I managed to get the mowing done. We also got all the topsoil down in preparation for the new sod which is coming tomorrow. The yard will look so different grassed again, and not all patchy.

On that note, I will away as I need to get back and do some more writing. Talk to you all again soon.