2111 words written today

My current project wordcount is 9,808. I managed to move the story to the point where Tom discovers that he and Elli are going into a life-or-death mission, and that she has at least titular control of the mission. And he’s found out how much is riding on their success. I’d hoped for twice as… Continue reading 2111 words written today

Back to Green Magic

Took Monday and Tuesday off because Matt had them off–his first two days off together since everyone in the house was so sick we couldn’t move. My writing schedule has changed to fit his work schedule—later start times, more irregular hours, and days of when he gets them rather than on the weekends in planned… Continue reading Back to Green Magic

Today I’ve been working on affiliate stuff

Here’s an example of what I came up with: Affiliates can find the new banners for the Holly Lisle’s Writing Clinics under N-L Clinic Series and N-L Plot Clinic. Tomorrow I’m working on banners for Zette’s 2YN Series and Bettye Baldwin’s Writing the Horse Series. I’m trying to make the advertising spiffier and more professional.… Continue reading Today I’ve been working on affiliate stuff

Taxes, Green Magic, and Plot Clinic

I forgot—just flat-out forgot—one huge source of receipts: Stuff I bought via the internet, and for which I received internet receipts. All the other stuff is done, but I’m now going through right at 2000 messages in three separate accounts, looking for everything I spent via the web and dragging them all into their own… Continue reading Taxes, Green Magic, and Plot Clinic

So now that I’m done…

Okay. The Mac sending mail sound has just echoed across the computer, which means the finished Ruby Key is on its way to my agent, Robin. I’m pretty wiped out, but very happy with the book. It wrapped at 63,000 words, which was well within my target zone, the new ending worked beautifully, (though I… Continue reading So now that I’m done…