The book is done.  It clocks in at 390 pages, and approximately 100,700 words.  Tomorrow I pack it off to my editor. *flops into bed* … [Read more...]

Page 296:  Keeli pushed open the door and walked into a pulsating darkness tinged with blue � blue shadows, blue furniture, everything blue � tinted lights set high in the walls and ceiling, pouring fey moonlight into the maw that counted as a room.  Keeli had never … [Read more...]

P.S.  Lucky just brought home part of a very meaty skull.  This is getting out of hand. … [Read more...]

Taking a break.  I’m reading Joseph Campbell’s new book Pathways to Bliss. It’s a fascinating compliation of all his lectures and essays on mythology and personal transformation.  “Those things you’d like to do, which are really not very … [Read more...]

So after reading my gruesome story about our dog and the deer leg, my good friend slithytove pointed out the even grosser (and far more hilarious) Dogs in Elk.  I feel a lot better now. … [Read more...]

Does anyone know why Marrow left the X-Men?  Did she ever find out about Gambit’s role in the Mutant Massacre?  What happened to her when she joined Weapon X, and how long did she stay with them?  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks! … [Read more...]

Okay, so it’s hunting season, and the big strong men in this particular area of the country get their jollies by knocking off deer.  Which is fine, if you like that sort of thing and find your manhood enhanced by shooting animals that practically eat out of your … [Read more...]

“I told her to keep the wolves inside,” Keeli seethed, throwing back the covers. A line from page 250 of this book I’m working on.  I’m more than 66,000 words in, and I want to hit 70,000 by tonight.  Wish me luck! … [Read more...]

Almost 5,000 words so far, and I’ve still got hours left to go.  I’m going to see just how far I can push it before I go hide under my covers in the fetal position with one hand on the remote.  I need to finish this book by the end of next week.  At … [Read more...]

I’ve written about 2300 words this morning, so now it’s time for a break.  Reading my friend’s list, and saw perihawk’s great post, which I’m just quoting in its entirety (because she says it so much better than I ever could): Regarding … [Read more...]