Thing the first. Law school crunch time is wreaking havoc with my writing time. Lucky I wrote a lot at the beginning of the semester. One strange thing I’ve noticed, though, is that while studying I get a bunch of ideas for new books. I’m sure it’s my pesky subconcious’s means of procrastinating, but hey, I’m not complaining. I just keep my book ideas document open on my laptop and enjoy the tiny breaks I take to jot the new characters/plot points/premises down. Kinda fun.
Thing the second. My library card status via the online “My Account” page now reads “delinquent” and I was much chagrined to find a borrowed copy of Coraline hiding under my bed. This makes me feel quite naughty.
Thing the third. Boyfriend and I saw Hannah Montana last night as we are closet fanatics of the show. Don’t judge! Can I just confess that I thought that it was actually really cute and sweet? I’ve been a bit put off by some of Miley’s recent interviews, but I was happy to find that she was likeable once again in the movie version of herself. As these types of flicks go, it definitely beat the pants off Crossroads (Britney Spears). [Yes, I saw that on the big screen as well *hides*] Oh, and can someone please teach us the Hoedown Throwdown?
Thing the fourth. There’s been an interesting discussion going on in the Absolute Write “No news is no news” thread (aka Purgatory). Someone wanted to kill off their main character in the first book of their series. The writers in the forum, responded as readers, with a strong negative reaction to this idea. I’ve been trying to think about this and I really can’t come down strongly on either side, I think because so much of a story idea depends on the execution. But most felt that they would throw a book across the room if the MC was offed in the first book and certainly not pick up the next in the series. Spinoff topic: What do you think of different POV characters for different books within a series–a la Melissa Marr’s books.
Thing the fifth. My new book will be offered up into the world of editors next week. Exciting? Thrilling? Kinda want to wet my pants because I’m so nervous? Yeah, all of the above. Is it weird that I always picture Donald Trump reviewing my manuscript in The Boardroom? Then I have a vision of Acquisitions meetings as a panel of Randy, Simon, Paula and Kara. Hmmm…I predict frightening dreams next week.
Thing the sixth. Read above. ^ I’m a big believer in positive thoughts and prayers from people and well-wishers. Please offer generously. Thanks, y’all.
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April 11, 2009 at 11:25 pm
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April 12, 2009 at 1:48 am
OOh. I’m excited for you about the new book! That’s too cool
And I can seriously sympathize with you about the writing/law school thing…whenever I’m busy with something else, it seems my creative side vents by throwing cool writerly ideas at me. Bemusing to say the least.
We’re wishing you luck!
-Creative A
April 12, 2009 at 9:50 am
Good luck with all of it! Sending positive thoughts your way.
April 12, 2009 at 2:34 pm
good luck girlie! Ill cross my fingers for you!
April 13, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Good luck! Crossing my fingers for a quick offer!
April 14, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I hope you hear good news very soon!!!