Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Off To the ACFW Writing Conference

I'm heading for the 2007 ACFW Writing Conference in Dallas. So the blog will be silent for a week or so. I'm sure there will be lots to say when I return. So in the meantime, read a couple of good books!

kmparis

Saturday, September 15, 2007

The Countdown Has Begun

The clock is ticking. Do you hear it? Time is passing. Are you prepared? It is September 15, 2007. November first is 46 days away. So what, you ask?

So have you chosen a topic, done your research, plotted your novel, sharpened your pencils, stacked your blank CD's, straightened your desk, made and frozen casseroles for 30 days or arranged for the caterer to appear at your home with dinner prepared, warned your family that your designated writing time is yours and yours alone and only a blood loss of 1 liter or more is a reason to disturb you during the month of November? If not, go do that, now, right now. You have exactly 45 days and 21 1/2 hours to get everything lined up and in order so you can join us in writing a 50,000-word novel - the annual NaNoWriMo challenge.

I have one major task left to accomplish. I have to buy a new desk chair. Mine lost its lift a couple of weeks ago. Now it's too short and these pillows are not cutting it. I've put two in the seat and it does raise me up a few inches, but it's still not quite enough. They're a good substitute but not for long term. I plan on putting long hours in my chair in front of the computer so I can make my goal this year. Nobody better get in my way. I've learned to be hard-hearted over the past year. I'll not let anyone get in my way.

Hear that world - clear out, back off and leave me alone!

kmparis