Friday, June 18, 2010

Friday Random

If you're wondering what a free write post looks like, you're about to find out.

So I finished a certain edit on Wednesday, and I sent it off to new readers. New betas sounded like a really good idea in my head. I mean, I've read the book so many times (and so have my crit partners) I'm honestly not sure if I'm clearing up world building issues. Fresh perspective should help, ya?

I forgot how much of a mess I am when I send stuff out. It's been a while! I can't seem to concentrate on anything—not even anime—for more than a few minutes. I keep getting attacks of the "Oh my gosh they're going to HATE it. Why did I send it? Why am I DOING this? Gah."

It's a party up in here.

Also, I have this new idea. It's KILLING me not to run away with it and forget everything else. I feel like I really, really need to work on something brand new and shiny. I also know I have other responsibilities.

But I did write a prologue...and I may have started the first chapter. I'm a ninja like that. I figured I'd share the very short prologue, since it doesn't really give away much:



Probably done. Maybe a little lame. But I'm excited about it. The world building has been a blast (if not a touch morbid). Right now it's all for fun anyway, like Spork.

I've started doing something weird in my reading habits lately. I'm reading more than one book at a time. I'm surprised to find I like this approach. I used to be the "I have to finish this book before starting another" person. But I started reading a YA Contemporary while I was also reading a YA post-apoc, and I liked being able to go back and forth. The stories were so different I never got confused like I thought, and I really like reading according to my current mood.

I just finished Sweethearts by Sara Zarr and absolutely adored it, and before that I finished The Maze Runner by James Dashner. Now I'm working on Incarceron by Catherine Fisher and Flash Burnout by L.K. Madigan, with a little Spells by Aprilynne Pike on the side. Loving all.

As for drawing, I'm finding it soooo hard to get a drawing done on Friday! I'm still trying to figure out what to do. I may go back to Saturday Sketch like before, or I might draw over the weekend and post on Monday. Still trying to figure out a good schedule.

In other riveting news (since I'm full of that today), my kids are still cute. Dino boy is currently weidling a sai/light saber combo. Very deadly, that one. Ninja Girl is doing a very good downward facing dog on the yoga mat. Ah, I love those punks.

Also, I would love you forever if you brought me a double cheeseburger, onion rings, and a cherry limeade.

22 comments:

  1. "It's a cookbook! A cookbook!!!!"

    *ahem*

    Sorry.:-P

    Very twisted prologue. And I have to say, I'm a bit jealous of Dino boy's lightsai. I want one! (Yes, Raphael was my favorite ninja turtle.)

    If I can figure out how to send onion rings by blogger, you're welcome to some of mine, but I have a chicken toaster instead of a cheeseburger, and of course, the dreaded Dr. Pepper.

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  2. It IS a cookbook! Hehe. (Well, there will be at least one recipe...)

    Raphael was my favorite too! And "dreaded"? I have a neutral stance on the DP, though I do tease Kiersten about it frequently.

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  3. Fun read!

    You eat onion rings? Onion breath and all? Well no wonder aliens are wanting to consume humans. Sheesh!

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  4. Love Josin's comment. Wonder what else you'll put on the menu? You really can't have just one recipe.

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  5. When did you write that? You've been holding out on me. :) I love it. And so morbid in a funny way. I sense awesomeness.

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  6. Kasie, I'm pretty sure I sent you that along with the rest I had? Silly.

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  7. "I feel like I really, really need to work on something brand new and shiny. I also know I have other responsibilities."

    GRAH. I feel the exact. same. way!

    But then I remind myself that certain agents and editors are waiting on me (which probably isn't true, but that's what I tell myself) and that I can't let them down!

    Props to you if you can keep all that reading straight. I used to be a multi-book girl, but I've since become a monogamous reader. I think my brain is shrinking...

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  8. Haha, I like the new story! :)

    I only read one book at a time if I can help it. I've tried reading multiple books, but I just don't like to split my attention. Glad it's working for you though.

    I love that you say your kids are still cute, as if they would have turned into trolls or gnomes suddenly. :P

    Have a lovely weekend, Natalie!

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  9. Oooh, that's chilling, and it makes me want to read the rest - I can see why you want to write it ASAP!

    Also, thanks for the book recommendations! I ordered Sweethearts a few days ago, but it probably won't come until after the weekend. Can't wait to read it! I'll have to check the others out, too.

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  10. Your prologue made me laugh, first a new species and suddenly that night's delicacy? Ha. My son does a better downward facing dog than me. He told me once, "Grandma says 'don't do yoga on my couch.'"

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  11. You've started writing the alien book! *drums fingers together* Excellent.

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  12. Ooo, new and shiny! I'm so partial to new and shiny :)

    I've also started reading more than one book at a time.

    Right now I'm reading:
    Alex Haley's ROOTS,
    Stieg Larsson's THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
    Lewis Carroll's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

    Clearly impossible to mix them up. These days I can't get through a "heavy" book without a lighter one to distract me.

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  13. Oh my gosh, you did. My eyes just went to the bold chapter 1 and didn't even see this section. I'm so lame. :)

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  14. Ooo LOVE the new idea! Your for-fun ideas always have SUCH awesome world-building! Can't wait to hear about this one :D

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  15. I totally forgot to read your blog yesterday! No wonder you looked at me a little funny when I didn't bring those home for you.

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  16. I'm really excited for this new shiny, too.

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  17. Sounds like a fun idea for a story. Go with it, see what happens. And, why not have a couple projects going at a time like you do with reading? I do the same.

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  18. Sounds like we need to go to a certain drive-in. My treat if you drive. Seriously, we should go some night when the hubby's have the kids. :)

    You know I love that prologue to your new book. I'm still thinking about it!

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  21. Ooh, I'll have what you're having!

    I love your shiny new idea. They're so fun when they're banging around in your head like that!

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  22. Dude. Love it. The awesomeness is strong in this one.

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