Another slow month production-wise, another stressful month regarding real life. I’m having a hard time living by myself, and disaster struck one of my favorite places in the world earlier this month.
August Wrap-Up:
- I aimed for 15k to 20k words drafted for book 4. I am actually impressed that I ended the month with a whopping 10k. Having a detailed outline helps a lot, but there are a lot of really difficult scenes early in this book. The first scene is even already with my critique partners to be shredded, and I’m going to dump another on them this month. (My critique partners are the best.)
- I did write some book reviews!
- Small Magics by Ilona Andrews
- Just One Damned Thing After Another (Chronicles of St. Mary’s #1) by Jodi Taylor
- No Normal (Ms Marvel Vol 1) by G. Wilson & Adrian Alphona
- Sweep in Peace (Innkeeper Chronicles #2) by Ilona Andrews
- I’ve participated in some group posts over at Speculative Chic, which is now officially live and posting new content daily!
- And finally, I snuggled my cats a lot and attended the traditional first day of the Maryland Renaissance Festival with some of my best friends.
Selfie Credit: Julia Vilece
September Goals:
- Write more words! Hopefully 15k to 20k. Will be happy with another 10k. (But I think I’ve over the first major hump and it should come easier now.) (Hopefully.)
- Write more book reviews! I’ve been doing more reading lately, and the back log is at 7.
- Continue to participate in Speculative Chic. This month will even feature my first solo post; make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it.
- Count down the days to DogCon V! Technically, that’s in October, but I don’t know when I’ll get to do my September Wrap-Up post, so let’s start getting excited early. (And continue to keep all fingers and toes crossed for Steel Victory for the Reader’s Choice Award!)
I’m already in mourning for the end of summer, but there’s a lot to look forward to this fall. Thanks for coming along for the ride.