Ohhh my. I haven't blogged in so long. But it's okay, because here I am today, ready to share some stuff that's been going on in my reading/writing life and to ask about you and yours.
So. Here goes.
I'm writing again! Or I should say, drafting again. After trying and trying to get on the ball with Aqueous revisions, I just wasn't feeling it. You may or may not understand or work like this, but sometimes there are Other Stories just pressing on your mind, and no matter how hard you try to finish one thing, it's not where your heart is, so you might as well save yourself the time and energy and just GO WITH IT.
It was one of those situations. Aqueous is wonderful and I'll polish it one day, but that day is not today. And the story responsible for my distraction is -- surprisingly -- a YA adventure survival story. For someone who writes mostly fantasy/sci-fi, this is an unusual direction to go in, but I'm actually doing happy dances of excitement over it. (I guess that's kinda obvious since it distracted me from Aqueous.)
Yay for writing!
The other thing I wanted to talk about is the book I'm reading. "Chocolat" by Joanne Harris. Any of you seen the Johnny-Depp-starring movie that's so mouth-watering you should never watch it without a box of truffles in hand? Well, I didn't realize 'till a couple days ago, while perusing the library, that the movie is actually based off of a novel. And I was horrified, because I watched the movie first without even knowing. Some writer I am!
Anyway. I've really been enjoying it! So far it's proven to be just as sumptuous as the movie. I would recommend it if you want a delicious, satisfying read. (Of course, that may change when I finish it. I might really hate the ending. Who knows?)
So! This is the part where you tell me what you've been up to. What are you working on? What are you reading? How's your summer (or, er, winter...) going? And what are some ways I could motivate myself to blog more often? 'Cause it's just not happening.
Have marvelous Mondays, everyone!
Best part of today: The hot chocolate I'm about to make. (Ha!)
Currently craving: Chocolate, chocolate chocolate.
Music pick: "What's New" by Marian McPartland
I'm reading: "Chocolat" by Joanne Harris
WIP: drafting Survival (9,109 words)
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3 epic comments:
I definitely get why you want to work on a new WIP, because I did something similar myself not too long ago.
So, to answer your questions:
At the moment I'm working (kind of) on revising one, and plotting my new WIP, which I'm really excited about!
I'm reading The Increment, by David Ignatius, a spy thriller that I'm not sure how I feel about. I'm a quarter of the way through, but with no sign of action yet. I'm beginning to feel that it's coming, but I'm not sure how much patience I've got left before I find something else to read.
As for my winter, it's not as cold as it should be. Well, sometimes. We'll have a cold snap, but then it will warm up again. Cold. Warm. Cold. Warm. You get the point.
I have no idea how you can motivate yourself to blog more. I'm going through a slump myself. If you find out let me know!
@Matt Ahh, yeah! I remember that. That makes me feel better. :)
Ooh, fun!
Huh. I hope there's some action, soon! That feels like kind of a long time to go without action, especially because it's a thriller!
Cold as it should be? For some reason I imagine Australia never really getting cold, even during the winter. So that sounds normal to me. XD How cold is 'should be'?
I'll be sure to let you know! I'm hoping to figure it out SOON. :P
Thanks for reading!
Now I want to rewatch that movie. And read the book.
I am so happy you are writing, Twin! And so excited about it! *beams*
You know what is new with me. ONE OF THESE DAYS I'LL REMEMBER TO POST. Other than that, same as before. =P
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