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Various and Sundry are primed for vacation…

There is too much: let him sum up.  Keith DeCandido talks about last night’s reading at NYRSF.  I read section 5 from DRAGON VIRUS, and it seemed to be, well, “enjoyed” isn’t really what happens with that story, but people seemed thoughtful and moved by it, so I’m calling it a win. Considering the timing

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Friday is just another day to freelancers. And yet, the magic remains.

If this is relevant to your interests: Practical Meerkat’s 52 Bits of Useful Info for Young (and Old) Writers, week 31.  In which Practical Meerkat discusses the idea of the long game, for writers. ———– I’m informed Mercury has gone retrograde, FUBARing our ability to communicate. I don’t believe in astrology, & yet after the

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Clarion write-a-thon update, day 27, 28 & 29 / G&T update

Forward motion on Gen & Tonic Investigations #1: 10,056 / 70,000 Still no contract. I Have Faith. She’s demanding a lawyer. ——————– Title: “Strong Earth” Starting point: 1,100 words of outline Goal: 20,000 words of story new words: 2,024 over three days, and a lot of staring at the story & swearing. Yes, trying to

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