Category: books

Money = Books

Payment from Midnight Echo 2 has just come in and I’ve already spent it on New Ceres Nights. I proofread a lot of these stories so I know just how fantastic they are. Can’t wait to get a hold of it! The weekend is finally upon us! And that means writing time. Also, short story …

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Progress, and a review

Novel progress is happening, sadly not at the rate I would like, but still happening. I blame early chapter teething-problems, and Monday’s migraine from hell. I seem to have sorted out the world-building and plot kinks, and a quick reread over the first two chapters proved they weren’t as bad as I’d thought. First drafty, …

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Fear

Yes, a novel requires lots of planning. Notes and brainstorming and lists and timelines. But there is a point where the planning becomes procrastinating. For me, that time is now. And I know why. It’s because I am afraid. Afraid that I won’t be able to replicate whatever it was I did right in the …

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Scalpel

My scalpel is bloody. Just over 5000 words lie cut on the floor. I have fuzzy eyes from too much computer time, and an achy back. Have some errands to run, they can be my break from the screen. There’s always more to do 🙂

Om nom nom

*stands up* Hi, my name is Joanne and I’m obsessed with food. I don’t eat when I’m upset, or lonely, although I have noticed a tendency to munch away the boredom. I just love food. I love buying it (Mmmm fresh fruit and veg) I love cooking it and boy, do I love eating it. …

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