Spent the day almost entirely in silence; I needed that, to spend some time mostly with my own thoughts. Made good progress on revisions to what I think is going to be a novelette, a prequel story to The Stars Change, set a few years earlier, I think? 14,650 words so far — next step […]
Spent the day almost entirely in silence Read More »
Yesterday was kind of an astonishing day. I don’t know how clear I’ve been about what I’m doing in Santa Fe — I’m staying with George R.R. Martin and his wife Parris in a casita (guest house) to try to get some writing done. Roshani came with me for part of the trip, and I
Yesterday was kind of an astonishing day. Read More »
Quick question — do I know any writers (or other friends) based in New Orleans? I might be down there for a day or two in late October, trying to figure out who’s down there.
Any writer friends in New Orleans? Read More »
Woke up, did some e-mail and posting, finished edits on my House Rules story for Wild Cards. Roshani made breakfast out of leftovers, so I’m going to stuff myself now, then the plan is to get dressed and walk over to the grocery store; we’re cooking Sri Lankan dinner for George and some writer friends
Phrases like ‘effervescent in my aerated heart’ Read More »
There’s been a LOT of writerly socializing in Santa Fe the last few days — it’s felt a little like a more intense version of a convention, and no actual writing happening yet. But I have final proofing comments due back on a Wild Cards story, coincidentally, so I did just take an hour to
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The comfy chair in my room — the room’s not fancy, but it’s comfortable, which is more important. 🙂 Also some writing games they had here, which I may check out at some point.
The room’s not fancy, but it’s comfortable Read More »
Finished teaching my morning session on plot, and I think I’m unscheduled for the rest of today, though I have to spend some time catching up on reading student manuscripts, and there are various optional activities I could attend throughout the day. Yesterday went pretty well getting here, though I did manage to slash my
I’m used to moving through my life to a soundtrack Read More »
Settled in at Sienna Retreat Center for a week of novel workshop. Met the students, had orientation and dinner, played an icebreaker game. Yoga in the morning, then teaching plot. Bed now.
Yoga in the morning, then teaching plot Read More »
Woke up weirdly early today (around 4), which is probably okay because I have a fairly busy day (which is probably why my subconscious decided I should get up, sigh). I’m leaving tomorrow to drive up to Racine (about an hour north) for a week, where I’ll be teaching at the Novel Bookcamp: https://novelbookcamp.org It’s
If I lie down, I suspect the impulse will pass. Read More »
Really wanting to get in the garden, but a few things I need to do first today. That’s so far. Next: If I do all that, then I think I can let myself garden in the afternoon. It makes more sense to do that while the cleaners are here anyway — I like to clear
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