tidying up
I’ve been keeping a little too busy with RL, judging from the dust around this place. Going to clean up and get back on the horse, so to speak, in the next few days. I’ve got to post more, update my sidebar, etc. But I have been writing - DI is inching forward slowly but surely. I wanted to have another full ready for Blaze, no matter what happens with the revised full that’s already there.
Larissa read part of DI and you know what she’s worried about? That I’ve got TOO MUCH PLOT!!! That had NEVER happened, so even though it’s a problem, it’s one I’m really enjoying this time around. Because this is the book I wrote the synopsis for before I wrote the book (that’s where Larissa first pointed out the, too much plot, problem. I was too busy doing the, I wrote the synopsis before I wrote the book, dance, to fix anything at that moment. Why do that, when writing the book is so much more fun than worrying about the synopsis?) Anyway, no matter what happens, it’s been an interesting experience having all this plot ahead of time and worrying that I might actually be over word count. Not that I really understand what word count is supposed to be for a Blaze anymore.
So, for the time being, I’m going to go battle the migraine I feel coming on and try to write. You need to procrastinate a bit and take the quiz. I’m seeing that my tarot card is very telling, although it might’ve been better titled, Woman Hanging Above The Orcas with Cape:
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You Are The Hanging Man |
 You represent the seeking of enlightenment and spiritual clarity. You tend to confuse others, but your oddities seem deeply satisfying. Self sacrifice is easy for you, especially if it makes you a better person in the end. You are the type of person who is very in touch with your soul and inner spirit. Your fortune: Right now is a good time for reflection and meditation. |
Steph T.
February 10th, 2006 at 12:49 am
:thumbsup:Woo Hoo on the writing
(((Steph))) for the oncoming migraine
As for tarot cards: I’m the Magician
February 10th, 2006 at 11:16 am
Sorry about the migraine but
on the writing.
I’m the sun - but I really had to laugh at the part that said “You are very mentally strong.
A talented mind, you tend to excel at math, philosophy, and music.” Math?! NOT! Oh that is sooo funny!
February 10th, 2006 at 12:00 pm
Plot was always my toughie. So I worked on it and now I have the opposite problem. Finding balance is tough. I’ve forced myself to simplify the plot and make damn sure the subplot is necessary. I don’t want anything interfering with what’s important–the love scenes.
February 10th, 2006 at 5:46 pm
BTW - the one thing that has always bothered me about my favorite category - Blaze - is the lack of a decent plot in most of them. Can there be too much plot?
February 13th, 2006 at 7:44 pm
I’m going through the same too much plot thing myself, now, too. My agent wants me to whittle it back. But I liiiiiiiikkke it!
February 15th, 2006 at 12:06 am
WOO HOO! Another quiz! I’m Strength.
{{{HUGS}}} on that migraine.
February 17th, 2006 at 9:10 am
Thanks for the hugs, Bonnie!
Eve - I’m with you on the math - it gives me hives. As for the, too much plot, Larissa and I both tend to agree with you. Which is why I’ve got to listen to her when she’s says I’ve got too much to put into that short of a space - I think she’s worried I won’t be able to wrap it all up and deal with all of it properly in the 280 pages I’ve got, and then I’ll have to skimp on some areas. But I love knowing what others who read that category think, so I’m going to keep what you say in mind. Mainly because I don’t want to cut ANY of my plot. *sob*
Ah Mary - you know I sympathize! I hope it’s working out somehow.
Thanks for the hugs, Lynn!