Approximately 700 words on Janus Watchers so far this week. Another 700 words on The Magic Road and the Long Green Line short story, which I’d like to submit to the Asheville Writer’s Workshop Contest (the deadline is June 25–the final judge is, believe it or not, Kurt Vonnegut). I’ve also started writing a ghost story, based on a terrifying dream I had this week.
Chapters 3-5 of Janus Watchers are going through Critters this week. I’ve only received one critique so far, but it is a helpful one (and highly complimentary–always a relief. I have yet to get one of those, “You suck as a writer– please stop writing now” critiques).
I’ve spent a great deal of time learning about taser stun guns and their effects and researching in greater detail the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
The first ten pages and query letter for Janus Watchers need to be to the Yosemite Writer’s Conference Contest by July 15. Is anyone else going to Yosemite?
And school’s out for summer–so, I’ll be on a catch as I can writing schedule. Feeling the pressure.
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You really are an inspiration that I can get much more done than I think I can - even with school being out. (and my son keeps singing that Alice Cooper song - can’t get it out of my head now!)
Edgy, I hope you make the deadline on Janus Watchers. I won’t be going to Yosemite, but I will be going to South Padre soon!!!
I’ll be interested in how the Critters critique goes.
You’d be happy to know I say a headline in the news the other day that said “stun gun” not “taser”. Guess it’s not just us dumb suburban housewives who say that!
Feel vindicated yet?
Robin, I’ll probably still use the term “stun gun,” although now I know the difference between tasing and stun driving.
I just started reading a book Ialled The Janus Deception, so I’ve been thinking of you all weekend.
Wow…I am impressed. And feeling guilty…I need to get off my sorry butt and write more. Good luck with Yosemite.
Jes–I don’t know that book–running off to Amazon. Thanks for thinking of me!