Hi guys! Now that I have some new followers, I suppose it's time to write a regular blog.
I ran into Lori, a friend from high school, at Corner Market tonight and found out she and a bunch of my other high school friends have blogs on here. So, I'm attempting to let you guys know what's going on with me - which, by the way, is a big nothing.
I'm still working at the Andalusia Star-News and I fear I will be there for may more years. I have been working on finally writing a book and I am over halfway finished with it. I simply have to finish up the ending and wrap up the plot. I wrote for NaNoWriMo last month and wrote over 50,000 words. I'm rather proud of myself for doing this. This is the first time I've written anything over 11,000 words. I'm just hoping my plot works out - so far I've simply let the characters carry me wherever they want to go. It's worked out well. I'm hoping to be in the stage of editing by January - that is, if I can finish writing by then. I'm hoping to get a series deal, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to the point of sending off samples to publishers.
Mostly, my life revolves around work, sleep and writing - which is kind of sad, but that's what it takes to get by right now.
If you guys need get in touch with me, send me an email or leave me a comment. I check my email often - and have it open at work.
The holidays are coming closer. Just a week off and I'm not sure where I will spend it this year. My cousin and best friend, Jonathan, has joined a government program and I am not sure if he will be coming home for Christmas or not. I hope so. I would like to see him before he goes off to train because he will be out of contact for at least 6 weeks. I will get to see Mary Ann, Doug and Ally this Christmas at least. I have not seen Ally since she was around three months or so. She just had her first birthday last month and I am looking forward to seeing my niece and my cousin for Christmas. Presents aren't even in the plan this year - except for what I get for Ally. All of us are suffering from the economy and low paying jobs. Hey, at least mine pays more than minimum wage, but without insurance it's a bit hard to do much of anything still.
In the coming year, I am hopeful that I will either find a better job, get something more out of the job I have or become a published author. Any of these will make me happy and that's all I want for the new year - to be happier than I am right now.
I wish all of you the same - a Happy and Bright New Year and a wonderful Christmas!
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3 comments:
It's exciting to hear that you're writing a book! What kind of book is it? I LOVE LOVE LOVE to read - always have. Wasn't at all gifted with the writing ability though. Can't wait to hear more about the book. Glad you filled us in. I hope you get to spend some time with your family and have a wonderful Christmas. My husband leaves a few days before Christmas going to work so we're going to be a little sad around my house this year, but still have tons to be thankful for!! I'll be praying for you more joy this coming year!
Yay! I found your blog. Keep me updated on the book progress.
Hey Esther! I found your blog through Lori's. It's so exciting that you are actually writing a book!! Can't wait to learn more about it.
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