Welcome to December

So, I survived (and WON!) NaNoWriMo 2009. My novel is currently 50,055 words in length. Now, it is in serious need of some editing...oh, and did I mention that I'm about halfway through with my story at this point? I'm thinking of plowing ahead towards a conclusion and then returning to edit. Just not at the break-neck speed of one month for 50k.
Also, I'm working on editing a book for a friend (yay - freelance gig!) and I'm still plowing away at my read and blog challenge. The Book Thief is really good...I'm enjoying it more and more. Despite the crazy month that is November, I think I want to slow down reading this because I don't really want it to end...or really, because I know how books about Nazi Germany end...and I'm afraid for some of these characters and what might and probably will happen to them.
I think my next book with be Outlander - a time-traveling love story type deal...and yes, it's part of a series.
I love reading. And writing.

Dual Book Blogging

Ok, so I have decided to read another book or two while working on this project. Aside from my Read and Blog choices, I'm also doing a lot of research for NaNoWriMo. This will involve reading or at the least skimming several WWII books. Additionally, I am reading Stormie Omartian's The Power of a Praying Wife in an effort to strengthen my personal prayer and quiet time.
If I choose to blog about any additional texts I am reading, I will make note in the title as to which book I am referring. Otherwise, "Book #(whatever), Blog #(whatever)" will refer to the "official books"...currently Julia Child's My Life In France.

NaNoWriMo has already stolen my life...and it's still October

Ok, so as I've posted on my other blog (http://www.dramacates.blogspot.com/) that I am going to participate in the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge - to write a 50k word novel between Nov 1 and Nov 30. Well, I've got an idea and I'm doing so much research that I've had to set aside my reading and pick up my researching!

However, I will spend some more time with Julia today in an effort to maintain this blog, as well. For all friends who read any of my ramblings, please "follow" my blog!! I would love to know if you're reading it...even if it's just to help you fall asleep. I would also appreciate your feedback and will soon be requesting suggested readings for future titles!!

Also, if you're interested in NaNoWriMo, please visit their website at http://www.nanowrimo.org/.