I think I’m going to try the Whatever path next since the plans have all gone to hell. Just kidding of course, but sometimes it does feel that way.
Yep. It’s me watching you!
It’s New Year’s Eve and I find myself sitting here thinking about 2014. I have been lax about writing on this blog during Q4. I don’t deny it. However, I have been writing. Two small projects jumped in line ahead of my WIP novel. But, progress continues.
2014 has been an unusual year for me. On one hand I feel like I’ve been busy. One the other hand, when the Domestic CEO and I sat down to write our holiday newsletter, it seemed very thin on interesting doings. Perhaps our time was spread too thin and everything just sort of smeared together. I do know we spent a lot of time at our cabin where time stands still and we watch the birds and animals go about their tasks. They always seem to be doing what is most important to them. Gather food, chase each other, feed their young, chase each other, build nests, chase each other, etc.
I have been thinking about my priorities and how I spend my time. There will be some changes for the upcoming year. However, I do not believe in resolutions so, I won’t call them that. Nevertheless, Some people will see a lot less of me in 2015 and others will see me more often. I’ll let you decide who should be happier. HINT: If you are reading this, you are part of the second group.
I have missed you all during the holidays and it will take me a while to read through you back posts. Please be patient and don’t be surprised to see my comments on a three-month old post.
For now, I wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. Be safe and I hope to see you here soon.
“Ha, ha! I’m free at last, free at last!!!”
Free at Last!!\
“Finally! That wretched creature you call the Domestic CEO released me from my plastic coffin. Stuffed in there with effigies of witches, pumpkins and candy corn, I’ve been in mass graves with fewer occupants. I thought I was your writing partner? Huh? Wasn’t that what we agreed to?”
“Uh…yes it was but, I didn’t realize she packed you away until it was too late to come find you. Besides, I knew you’d make an appearance about this time.”
“Some friend you are! Hey, you’ve been busy. The stories coming along and I like the twist…”
“Hush, Nabob! don’t give it away.”
“Okay, okay. But look at that section in the beginning with the entire cast. Now that really needs some work. What were you thinking?”
“Well, I was trying to keep the story moving forward and kind of glossed over it. I knew I’d come back and fix it later.”
“It’s time to get it done, Writer.”
“Not quite yet, Nabob. I still need to finish the last three scenes.”
“Oh yeah. Shitty first draft and all that, right?”
“Right.”
So, Writer, where are you at?”
“I’m in the middle of the big fight scene where Derek and Amy are …”
“Good to be back, Writer.”
“Good to have you back, Nabob.”
The quote today has its origins in ancient Persia. However, it has been used by nearly every generation since.
“This too shall pass.”
This is one that is very close to my heart as it has helped me through some rough times. No matter how difficult things get, I know that they will get better, eventually. It speaks of hope, a sustaining force.
A similar quote that has been used throughout history is, “All glory is fleeting.” So enjoy your 15 minutes of fame when you get it. For it won’t last long.
Have a great day today!! 🙂
During a recent conversation with a coworker, I heard the ultimate reason for why we have semi-colons.
He said, “The reason we have semi-colons is, so people who normally write in run-on sentences can feel good about themselves.”
Have a nice day! 🙂
Here are some amazing numbers that I know you will find interesting. Matt’s take on the ramifications to aspiring authors is equally insightful.
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5757 +1’s on Google+
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Woah! That’s quite apart from the growth in those services over the same time-span. I only have figures for Twitter – which gains 11 new accounts a second. Doubtless some are bots, but that’s not the point. What this underscores, for me, is the key issue bedevilling activity on the internet – especially efforts by authors to get their cut of the 51 items sold in that same second by Amazon.
That issue is discovery. Being found…
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I’ve been busy recently with vacation. It all started Friday before Father’s Day. The archery club I belong to, holds a traditional archery shoot every year on Father’s Day weekend. Shooters come from across the U.S.to participate in what many have called the finest traditional-only, 3D archery shoot in the U.S. Yes, I’m biased. However, when participants of the IBO World Championships tells you this, you tend to pay attention.
Only traditional equipment is allowed. Longbows, recurves, and primitive bows are the mainstay. no sights are allowed so instinctive shooting is required. Targets are commercially made three-dimensional life-like replications of real animals. They are accurate in size and shape. The main differences is the real animal does not have scoring rings etched into its side and it doesn’t hold still for very long. 🙂
Looking through the blind at the 3 dimensional target.
The three-dimensional targets look very real, but they are made from foam rubber.
The Shoot consists of three loops of twenty targets each. It’s a lot of work to put these kind of event on but the Club enjoys putting it together almost as much as the participants enjoy shooting it. I did say almost, right! Unfortunately mother nature had other plans for us. Friday was set up day and was beautiful. Saturday and Sunday were a wash out when we got five inches of rain. It cleared up a couple of hours before it was time to tear everything down, but attendance was terrible. Oh well, better luck next year. It will be our twenty-fifth year.
After the Shoot, I visited with my father and took a few days to go to the cabin. Most of my time there was spent getting it in shape for the upcoming July 4th celebration. Then a day of yard work at the house was quickly followed by a three-day writer’s conference called 4th Street Fantasy.
4th Street is a small convention by most standards, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in content. Seeing friends from across the country, participating in panel discussions with world-class authors, sharing music circles and single malt in the evenings, all the while learning about the craft of writing; what better way to spend the last few days of vacation. For those of you who love to write or read fantasy/science-fiction, this is a must to add to your bucket list.
Tales From The Hare 