Author Archives: Mike

x-posted to the NaNoWriMo Montreal/Quebec Forum: Broke 13k tonight, although I was 2k short of the goal I set for myself. Granted, it was still 4k in total, but… I like challenging myself and pushing myself forward but I guess … Continue reading →

This time I can honestly say that if I don’t finish it, that will be ok. However. I do plan to finish it. 🙂 Yes, it is November 17th. Yes I have about 13 possible writing days, which means about … Continue reading →

Yes, indeed. Just when I thought I was OUT, they pull me back IN!! I am, insanely, talking about NaNo again. Due to great public demand, I have begun a second novel. This is still my night off, so I’m … Continue reading →

Well, I’ve done it. I’m not bragging, mind you. Please, I’m simply stating. 11pm November 13. I kept myself going with about a 3.5k to 4k nightly average and I have managed to pass the 50k point (50,545 words). I … Continue reading →

I’ve been very busy, obviously. Work has been busy but good. I’ve gotten some really good feedback and things keep looking brigther and brighter. That’s a good thing. But, even with so much going on, I don’t have anything to … Continue reading →

Not much to say tonight. Had a really good weekend. Relaxing. Contemplative. Currently up to 35,293 words in NaNo. Am taking it slow (if you can believe me). Even went to my first Meetup this afternoon which turned out to … Continue reading →

Hm. I’m not that far away from 30k for NaNo. I told the guys at work that my personal goal for this weekend was 32k. I think I’ll be surpassing that. One thing I noticed now that I’m this deep … Continue reading →

So, here I am, having just broken the 27k point without any true realization (unlike when I broke the 20k barrier). I’m now at 27,487 words. I realize I still have a way to go, but at least that way … Continue reading →

I finally polished off Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods” today. Good-time reading 🙂 Best $4 I ever spent 🙂 Next on the reading list, “Violin” by Anne Rice. It’s fun working next to a really good used-book store. Dangerous, but very … Continue reading →