I gave a start when I looked at the calendar this morning. The date stared back at me, harmless and innocous, but that didn't erase the surprise. January 25th already and I'm really not sure where the month of January went. I lost the first few weeks of 2010 in a haze of work and illness (mine and others). There is something of a fog surrounding ( Read more... )

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In today's Strange Little Band:

Addison slipped into her black, floor-length gown with more happy anticipation than she’d had in months. Although she wasn’t yet ready for her usual form-fitting evening wear-ten more pounds of baby weight to go-the flowing silk dress was an acceptable compromise. It had been far too long since she’d attended a ( Read more... )

Addison wakes up to the morning after in today's Strange Little Band.

A preview:

After dressing, styling her hair, and applying makeup, Addison marched to Daniel’s office. She was surprised when his assistant sent her inside immediately ( Read more... )

The only thing that I seem to be consistent about is my ability to be inconsistent.

I haven't been updating lately with my word count as I said, however, I have been writing. In the process of pushing out and creating Strange Little Band as just a fun little writing project, Nancy and I left a lot of gaps in the story. Now that we've begun ( Read more... )

300+ something (I forget the actual number)

I forgot this last night. Not “real” writing, but plotzing and planning.

She's back in the saddle ( Read more... )

I'm PMSing, overworked, over stressed and all around in a not good place right now. I'm easily frustrated/annoyed/depressed/pissed off and taking things personally that I probably should not. Going to put my head in the sand and lay low for a few days AWAY from the 'net ( Read more... )

Shane searches for "work/life balance" by beating the snot out of a heavy bag in today's Strange Little Band.

Addison Harris is twittering again.

What? I do.

I have set a writing goal. Originally, it was 500 words/day. Then I found out about the Novel Push Initiative, and I thought, "OH, I so need that." I promptly commented and signed right up. No project hopping is allowed though, so I need to either pick bonus/back stories for SLB or focus on my Universe-swap!Crossover fantasy fare. Four ( Read more... )