1. I've now written almost 44,000 words since November the first. I have 6k to go in order to be a "winner" of NaNoWriMo, but probably another 10-15k in order to complete the novel. I think I can do it!
2. My very cool agent, Michelle Humphrey, set up a group for her YA authors, so we could virtually meet, exchange ideas, talk trash about her, etc. hee hee. Anyway, it's a very fun group, full of life and expletives. We did a little icebreaker to get to know one another, and I thought I'd share the little bit with all of you that I shared with them about my current NaNo work in progress.
Title or working title of your WIP? Perfect Aim
What is your main character’s name? Lex Chambers
What is he/she wearing right now? A pair of overalls from her new farmgirl friend Mallory.
What is his/her favourite movie? The Matrix
Describe his/her favourite shoes. Black Pumas
That's all I'm telling for now...
3. I've also been feverishly working at my second round of revisions for LOSING FAITH, and I'm happy to report that they are going swimmingly! I think I've made the majority of the changes and am just now doing a read-through to see how everything flows.
4. My good friend, Jerrica Santos, is releasing her first album this week. Jerrica and I have danced together in our professional Polynesian dance troupe for many years. I remember taking her on tour to Japan when she was 12, watching her place in the top 32 of Canadian Idol when she was 16, and stacking up numerous achievements and awards along the way. She's talented, driven, yet levelheaded (she's studying to be a doctor in case this music thing doesn't fly) and a real inspiration. Now at 21 she's putting out her first album, and the songs I've heard so far are awesome. Congrats, Jerrica!
5. I know, I know, I'm an under-writer and I'm only supposed to have four items on my friday four. But it must be the NaNo influence that's making me finger-happy. One more thing I HAVE TO mention. I just heard back from two VERY COOL authors who have agreed to appear on Teen Author Tuesday. One of them may be on there as early as THIS COMING TUESDAY if I can manage it. You'll have to check back to see who it is, but suffice to say, my husband can't wait till I stop squeeling about it.
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