Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Finished...again!

After doing some research, I decided to dive back into my recently completely novel to tighten it up. I went from 135,000 words to 122,000 words. That's a significant cut, but after reading my material I saw that I kept reiterating the same thing a couple of times. Although it provides some context, it can be very annoying for a reader. So, I removed the repetition, along with some pedantic material, and now have a concise, straightforward story. I'm quite proud of myself, I must say.

The novel has been sent to my editor for final comments and edits. Whew, its a lot of work writing a book. But boy, I love it!

Now, I can enjoy World of Warcraft: Cataclysm when it hits the stores in December without worrying about finalizing the novel. I might have to dedicate some time during Blizzcon here in late October, but I hope to have it done by then.

Clint's father is doing much better. Its a slow recovery, but its a solid one and we'll take that. Now more than ever I realize Clint and I need to save up resources for these emergencies. This economy is making things difficult for us, especially considering the higher cost of living here in California. Eventually we'll make our way to Texas, but for now I'm content with enjoying my work at the firm, writing novels, playing World of Warcraft with friends and family, and spending time with the most wonderful man in the whole world.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Good news...

October is here!

October is my favorite month of the year. There are several reasons for that:

1. Harvest time
2. Turning leaves
3. Cooler nights
4. Pumpkin everything, particularly bread and soup
5. Ghost Hunters (one of my favorite TV shows)

and most of all...

6. HALLOWEEN!

I have a birthday on Halloween. I was born at 11:45 pm, pretty close to the witching hour. What can I say? I was perverse from the time I was in the womb, bless my mother's heart.

Each year I decorate for Halloween, but nothing on par to what I used to do when I lived in a house. I've sold all of my past Halloween frock in a garage sale. Made a grundle too. But I'm getting a hankering for the old days when I would turn my modest abode into a cemetery-mausoleum. I'd hang around the front with make up that brought out my inner-ghoul and unleashed The Scream Of Death upon people who approached the door for candy. Fun times.

So this year, bring out your worms, your skeletal candelabras, your green goo and all the other macabre accouterments and have yourself a very happy hallow-scream and enjoy this wondrous month, October.

In the spirit of the season, I've provided a little YouTube clip that truly gave me a start. Its genius. Honestly.