Monthly Archives: December 2009
2009: tumultuous yet somehow still stagnant
Technically it’s just barely New Year’s Eve. One of those nights I wish I could sleep but I can’t. Stayed up till midnight because I recognized the hum in my forebrain, but even then I wasn’t sleepy enough so I got up again. Seems like 2 a.m. is the time to shoot for on these … Continue reading
It’s a great feeling.
You’re writing along, and suddenly you realize there’s a flaw in the logic of your plot. You know where you want them to go, but you don’t know how to get them there believably. You stop for a while, think it over, maybe jot some notes. You ask your characters and listen to their answers, … Continue reading
A little piece of my heart
I had a strange Christmas, but it turned out okay. I’ve declared this write-my-ass-off week, seeing has how hubby is on vacation and able to take care of the children. I’m usually sort of a pushover about it, but this week I’m holding my own, and am prepared to eat all my meals in my … Continue reading
This is my Christmas post, updated
Update: This snowstorm we were expecting to be over by noon hasn’t even really started yet, at 11:13. We’re getting a little sleet, but the heavy stuff is taking it’s sweet time. That means that the roads may still not be passable by tomorrow evening, when I’m expecting my immediate family to come. So…most of … Continue reading
