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| Monday, November 16th, 2009 | ||||
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heleninwales |
10:29a | Encouraging creativity Over here, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} readthisandweep is talking about how creativity ebbs and flows and how to encourage it to flourish.I've never done daily pages in the Natalie Goldberg sense either, though I do use her methods of freewriting very successfully with creative writing students. (The fact that freewriting doesn't work for me is irrelevant, writers write in different ways and the methods that do work for me don't work for lots of other people.) I do find that the only way to make progress with a novel is to write every day (or as near to every day as possible), but if I'm between projects, just writing something every day for the sake of writing just leaves me with a lot of random fragments. I've never worked one of these up into anything useful, though noting down ideas as they occur does work and the last story I completed was based on an anecdote that my Welsh tutor told the class back in May. If I hadn't jotted it down, I'd have forgotten it. Current Mood:  reflective | ||
| gutenbergupdate | 10:06a | The Camerons of Highboro by Beth B. Gilchrist Language: English | ||
| gutenbergupdate | 10:06a | The International Spy by Allen Upward Language: English | ||
| gutenbergupdate | 10:06a | Outside Inn by Ethel M. Kelley Language: English | ||
| gutenbergupdate | 10:06a | The Humors of Falconbridge by Jonathan F. Kelley Language: English | ||
| gutenbergupdate | 10:06a | Ioläus by James A. Mackereth Language: English | ||
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xpioti |
12:31a | Tidbits. I had a remarkably productive day, and so I shall publicly gloat. :D I put up the second hanger for Themselves' new lights, all that remains is to hang the wires and staple them to the wall. Without assistance, it'd take under an hour. With assistance, it'll take 2 days. I love my children dearly, but they can be very demanding. I reorganized the top shelf of my pantry and got some "don't use it often enough to keep it out, but do use it often enough to need it nearby" stuff off the counters. Discovered that I still have Rice Krispies and store-brand Golden Grahams. I made Rice Krispy Treats. They're very good, munch munch munch. I'll be making Indoor S'mores next week, perhaps. :D Themselves and I went outside and did yard work. The sand box had not been played in for many days, so they took care of that. I raked a bunch of leaves onto my garden -- let the dratted things compost there, I'm sure not going to haul them off to a dark corner, let them compost, then haul them back! After that, I transferred Himself into a swing, got out the leaf blower, and cleared a small portion of the yard. The "small portion" was larger than the entire yard behind my townhouse, but it's all perspective. :) At least now the grass will have a fighting chance, although the moss is growing really very well. (It's green. We don't much care what it is, so long as it isn't algae.) We went to the grocery store. Themselves did not require separation this time, so they got to spend the whole time sitting in the buggy on the front of the shopping cart, playing interactively. Right now, most of their play involves playing "Who Screams First", which is usually Himself. Herself is really going to be in for a rough time when he's bigger than she, and considering their comparative rates of growth, that's in the near future. I figured out why I've been booching one of the games I like to play: I was doing it all wrong, but didn't realize it. So I logged in long enough to try it the potentially correct way and, whaddaya know, it worked! I was going to make a steak dinner, but Daddy wanted pizza. *Whisk!* Out came the pizzas from the freezer, some pepperoni, and *ba-BAM!* we had pizza for dinner. And Himself capped off the evening by playing Catch with Herself and Daddy, missing the ball when he lunged for it, and rebounding off a shelving unit with his forehead. He has a huge, awful knot and bruise, but once he'd cried enough he was all done being injured. Coddling? No way! He wanted to go go go! *face palm* I gave him Tylenol for the pain, assuming he wouldn't sleep otherwise, and he's doing great. No worries about him being concussed, he demanded -- very loudly -- a drink before bed and would not take "Huh you just ate dinner?!" for an answer! And I had a gloriously quiet, hot hot hot shower, and I feel so clean I could squeak. Nothing's better for revitalizing than a gloriously hot shower. *beam* (Well, okay. More sleep would also be good.) This week, I need to finish the lights for Themselves' room, replace the water filters both on the household system and in the fridge, get a pitcher of water into the fridge (I like it nice and cold), and hunt down the rest of the makings for T-day dinner. With luck, it will be better than last year's. With no luck, it'll be the same as last year's. And now I need to make some token progress on my project. *wry smile* Current Mood:  chipper | ||
| Sunday, November 15th, 2009 | ||||
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yhlee |
9:21p | Webreadings. First of all: EEE YULETIDE!!! That is all. ( Webreadings: writing, books, conlang, miscellany. ) | ||
| Monday, November 16th, 2009 | ||||
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sciamanna |
4:03a | My tweets 14:30 Removed whirry noise from computer w screwdriver, hoover + toothbrush. A quiet computer is such a joy! # 15:08 @LadyCrow Nah, they just wrapped their feet in copies of the report held together with tape # 15:09 I went to the chemist and came back and I DIDN'T GET RAINED ON [urinating dog, urinating dog] # 17:46 Why am I always hungry today? I already ate twice... # 19:01 ::hands @Antiqueight a sofa to hide behind so she doesn't see spoilers:: # 22:05 RT @dsgood Want to read: 1,000 Place to Go After You Die # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter | ||
| Sunday, November 15th, 2009 | ||||
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matociquala |
10:10p | that's mr. difranco to you 1540 words, just ekeing out my theoretical minimum. Progress is progress. I'm pretty sure this is also progress. Mostly, I'm just describing planets as seen from space. I wonder if anybody would notice if I did that four hundred pages. Current Mood:  drained | ||
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dendrophilous |
8:12p | Back Had a great time at WindyCon. It's been over a year, maybe two, since I went to a con, and this was a good one for getting back into things since it had most of the stuff I liked (writers, books, people) and not much of the stuff I didn't (people...). My trip to IKEA on the way back was less fun: didn't find an end table, but got Swedish meatballs for lunch. Win some, lose some. Now I'm about ready to collapse. 8pm is a good bedtime, right? | ||
| Monday, November 16th, 2009 | ||||
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khiemtran |
12:31p | Weather fine, beer supplies holding out...  Of course, I'm probably going to be stuck in a meeting room for the next five days, but it was nice to get a little sun today. | ||
| Sunday, November 15th, 2009 | ||||
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anghara |
5:25p | Just a heads-up for those eligible and interested - The Nebula Award nominations are now open - or will be shortly - and much to my astonishment I have a couple or three short stories that I might want to draw people's attention to, should they feel in a nominating mood... The first is "End of the World", the story appearing in prof_brotherton's online anthology Diamonds in the Sky, consisting of astronomically correct Science Fiction stories written by graduates of his awesome Launchpad workshop (which I was privileged to attend in 2008). You can read the story hereThe second is "Choice", appearing in the webzine "Edge of Propinquity" edited by jennifer_brozek, and it is available to read hereThe third is "To Remember Riobarre", appearing in the Winter 2009 issue of Space and Time magazine - not available online, but I will be happy to provide a reading copy if anyone eligible for nominating the story can't find the magazine and is interested in reading this particular offering, just email me and ask. And, of course, if anyone wants to nominate "Cybermage" for the Andre Norton Award, now's the time to do this, too... | ||
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pegkerr |
6:47p | Oh, if only I had $4,200 just lying around . . . I'd buy this:
( Detail ) Current Mood:  jealous | ||
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rolanni |
7:39p | I need a longer weekend or a smarter brain Yesterday, we reconnected with a friend who haven't seen in seven years; had a lovely long visit and lunch. Day-wise, it was grey and looked like snow. On the overnight, it rained, and got warmer. Gotta love that hurricane weather. Even when the hurricane is in itsy bits and mostly played out. Today was a work day. I spent a most of it re-reading bits of I Dare in prep for Ghost Ship. There are -- what? nine? books between me and I Dare and it's being a little difficult to find my voice, not to mention my viewpoint. I flipped a coin to figure out if this was Theo's story or Val Con's and the damn' thing landed on its edge. In reality, it will be a split story -- half dealing with Korval's settling into Surebleak and t'other half dealing with the further adventures of Theo. Still, it would be nice if I could just settle in to the story and start rockin'. And, if wishes were fishes, we'd all be eating sushi. So, yanno, be glad there's a difference. Earlier this evening the fog crept in. Both Hexapuma and I observed this phenomenon closely, but were unable to ascertain whether little cat feet were actually involved. In other news, Silly Season is upon us: The nomination period for the Nebula Awards is now open. You must be an Active SFWA member to play. Here're the new rules. Theoretically, Fledgling is eligible for nomination. Also eligible is jhetley's Dragon's Bones, which I sincerely believe is worthy and would nominate in a heartbeat -- but can't, because I am an officer of the corporation which published it and stand thereby to Benefit from Jim's success.Other books worthy -- IMHO -- of a nomination are Thirteenth Child by Patricia Wrede and Flesh and Fire by Laura Ann Gilman. For shorter works, I got nothin'. This is what a life of proletarian labor begets. Speaking of which. . .tomorrow is -- Anybody? Right. Monday. G'night. Current Mood:  sleepyCurrent Music: "Take Five," Dave Brubeck | ||
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archangelbeth |
6:56p | Well, that's a let down. http://carinapress.com/ -- e-publisher, loosely connected to Harlequin books. No DRM (I consider this a feature). Only 30% royalties (or 15% royalties if they sell through another e-distributor kinda thing), and... They buy all rights. I've asked them to clarify if that means they have a "work for hire" contract, where they essentially own the manuscript entirely if they accept it. I wonder if they'll delete the question from their blog... Anyway, it looked interesting for a bit, but the royalties are low for an e-book, I'm told (yeah, they're following the Kindle on this), and I'm not giving anyone my fiction as work-for-hire. (Admittedly, it does give them great freedom to alter manuscripts without consulting the author, which -- as an editor of work-for-hire material -- I quite understand the appeal of. However, I'm on the author side here, and I say EW.) INwatch: Core Rules: 436, Lilith: 375, Eli: 353, Liber Umbrarum: 222, Litheroy: 214 (pi?), Asmodeus: 186 (yay!), Infernal Player's Guide: 117, GURPS In Nomine: 79. Adventures: City On Fire: 115, Feast of Blades: 92, Strange Bedfellows: 92, The Rats' Revenge: 86. Free Adventures: A Very Nybbas Christmas: 4126, The Sorcerer's Impediments: 2687. Not IN: Sahudese Fire Drill: 76, GURPS Classic All-Star Jam 2004: 60, GURPS IOU: 60. Not IN or mine: Vorkosigan Saga Sourcebook and RPG: 218.    ( Dragons under fold ) | ||
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redrose999 |
7:05p | FMA and Doctor Who Ok despite what I've heard, and I've been well, a bit gun shy of tonight's Who ep, I am now spazing! :) | ||
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mjlayman |
6:44p | Turning the Day I couldn't get to sleep last night because I hurt and then I was hungry, so I was awake until 7am. That meant I slept until 3pm, but I hope to get up at a more reasonable time tomorrow. I don't have to get groceries, though, because everything I had on my list was available on sale at Peapod and this is the last free delivery order. I saved about $55 with the delivery deal and coupons, which is pretty good. The only other thing I've done today is wash sheets and to start putting on the clean ones. | ||
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malkingrey |
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cupcake_goth |
2:45p | Event TODAY! If you're in the Seattle area, scoot over to Elliot Bay Book Co at 4:30 to witness the wacky hijinks of Clint Catalyst and myself! ElderGoth nostalgia and snarky commentary guaranteed! Elliot Bay Book Company 101 South Main Street, Seattle WA 98104 | ||
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matociquala |
5:45p | the cards will cheat you. lord they will beat you. and leave you with a losing hand.  Well, it's been a very long day--clothes shopping, baby shower, social things. But I am home and dry at last and commencing my work day. I have put on my work clothes (green and purple plaid pajama pants with a silver stripe, fuzzy slippers, and purple long johns--with the important protective gear of my wrist braces!), made myself a pot of tea, and with the assistance of my coworker I'm about to start the day's work. Here's my office. Today's tea mug is kitty in a filing drawer. Today's tea is vanilla rooibos. Sometimes this job doesn't suck. See you in six pages. Current Mood:  tiredCurrent Music: Tom Russell - The Pugilist At 59 | ||
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julesjones |
10:30p | wordage No wordage between the last report and yesterday for various reasons. Yesterday was pretty pathetic, as well. But tonight I have done my minimum 300 words, and for my reward can now retire to bed clutching that ARC I've not had a chance to get started on yet. Or possibly something a bit lighter that doesn't require actual thinking, because I am knackered... | ||
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sartorias |
2:12p | Happt Birthday Book View Cafe! Something new to read every day--a fantastic idea from fantastic people. | ||
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gothic_veils |
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james_nicoll |
4:19p | Hrm I am linking to this not so much for the discussion of Lunar water (or the possibility that "“there are hints of other intriguing substances” = organic materials) but this discussion of 3He: ( Read more... ) | ||
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