September 2007

Got my SASE back today. Not a single personal word, just the form-est of form letters. Again. Damn it. :ponders evil things for foolish people: :gets back to work:

Worked on that original yaoi story tonight. Got it up to–as the title suggests–five thousand one words! And it’s still twelve days to the deadline… I gave it to Bly and asked her to attack it. I want it to be the best it can be, and she’ll help me get it there. It’s good

Isn’t that the saying? Well-begun is half done? Don’t you believe it. So yesterday I read the whole way through Donte. The fact I could read it easily in one day is a problem. It’s way too short. But we knew that. It’s a good story. I can certainly see it hauling people in, and

Today my friend said this to me: You are too modest. When your first book comes out we are storming your work to carry you away and tell those dummies how great you are. Best. Plan. EVER. No, don’t go all realistic on me. I’m quite aware I won’t be able to quit my job

So. Stayed home from work today and took medicine and slept a lot. And eventually I started writing. 1500 words later, Not Gay is at 4,770. The goal is 5K. I think I can get it there. Also worked on my alligator story (an insane project for my favorite group of nutcases outside my family)