Writing going well.
First draft done. (That’s the one where I just write all the voices in my head.)
Second draft started. (This is the one in which I have to make sense of Draft One. Much harder.)
I will keep working on this until the Hordes of College Students descend upon us this weekend. Then I’ll shift back to the few scenes that need a final polish in my historical novel, because it’s easier to work on a book that is mostly finished when your house has so many people in it. In a week or so, things will calm down and I will return to Draft Two of the YA.
Happy Birthday, Tamora Pierce, Goddess Writer Who Lives In Syracuse!!!! Stop by her LJ here, tammypierce or go there the old-fashioned way and wish her a hearty “Huzzah!”
Number One Son has a swim meet this afternoon, so I have to dive back into the story now. THANK YOU SNOW GODS for canceling everyfreaking thing in Central New York this afternoon!!! New goal – work on creepy chapter 7 and creepier chapter 8!
And still, thank you, Thea Gilmore, for getting me through this one.
Question – since I am on a Thea Gilmore kick, can you recommend some other singers in the same vein?
YAYYYY! im excited and looking forward to all your books.
The Snow Gods
“THANK YOU SNOW GODS for canceling everyfreaking thing in Central New York this afternoon!!!
Amen! My Number One & Only Daughter had a game tonight too. If you could see me right now you would note that I am doing a little dance in my chair. No game…..no game…..no game…..
i can’t believe yesterday i was wearing flipflops (it was warm! well, kind of… okay, a little wet… but… i hate socks) and now snow is falling by the bucketloads.
singer/songwriter
Her style’s a little different, but try Dar Williams. She’s a great guitarist, but the lyrics in her songs are the most memorable thing for me. You can check her out at http://www.darwilliams.com. Click on “radio” for a preview. (My favorites on that list are “Alleluia” and “Better Things”.) Thanks for being such a fantastic author- I can’t wait for your next book!
– Lizzie (high school sophomore)
Regina Spektor–like a cross between Tori and Fiona Apple. Also Fiona Apple. Although her latest and Regina may be too upbeat.
Dresden Dolls strikes the same note as your mss, I think.
I think you should also consider, on a completely different note, really weird and creepy techno.
Wow, sounds like a writer’s dream week so far. I’m glad the first draft got down on the paper, and hopefully you can get a lot done on the second draft before everyone arrives this weekend.
Creepy? Is it a horror, mystery, suspense possibly. Or maybe it’s just those chapters that are creepy…or maybe it’s a mystery XD. I can’t wait to hear more details!
hi! i’ve honestly never heard of thea gilmore. since you mentioned her, i might try to listen to some of her songs. after all, you got me started on tori amos too. what would you recommend? for you, i agree with fiona apple and regina spektor. or norah jones, even though she’s jazz. or you could always try carole king. i don’t know what else to suggest. i’m glad your writing is going well. can’t wait to read your next few books! =) ♥
p.s. i survived my first semester of college just to let you know!
Re: singer/songwriter
I <3 Dar.
Ani DiFranco, Natalie Merchant, Miranda Stone, Tara Leigh Cobble.