"The House At 407" is beginning to mvoe along much faster in my mind now. I've got all of the incidental stuff in place, a few clues and warnings properly laid in, and now I am at the threshold of getting to the meat of the story. The soup has been eaten, and the waiter is bringing the main course.... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
It's a nippy 14 degrees outside this morning, heading to a high of 16. I'll do my best to keep from going out to Lake Natalie and taking a dip. The much ballyhooed snow storm stayed just to the north of me. The last few blocks of town caught five inches or more, but we got nothing but a dusting. In... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, December 31, 2018
I'm going to call it a year here. I am struggling a bit with the opening words to "The House at 407," but once I get it by the initial frame work, this thing will bust loose. I'm hoping to be over the intro hurdle tomorrow. It frustrates me to have to write from my notes vs when I get into the meat... Sign in to see full entry.
Happy New Year! Here Are My Resolutions
Some people make "New Year Resolutions" with the idea that by the middle of January, they are forgotten by everyone, including themselves. I used to do that myself, but since 2013, I've decided to make resolutions to keep. It's the day before 2019, so here we go. A) I put three major books out last... Sign in to see full entry.
As of right this moment, the snow is stay just to the north of me by about half a mile. The wind is playing fast and loose with everything, but here in my basement setting, I can hear it, but not feel it. Moving down here was the smartest thing I've done this fall! I have some errands to run this... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, December 30, 2018
I Am Storm Ready
Since I made the post about the heavy snow and such, they still aren't sure of its probable path, but I've taken steps to ensure that the dogs and I are safe, no matter what happens. I've gone though and made sure that my flashlights are properly placed, that my cell phones are charged and that my... Sign in to see full entry.
Joy. We are going to have a winter storm warning starting soon. It may hit us or sweep just to the north of us. I am set either way. I have heat and hot water so I'm good. Sign in to see full entry.
I'm still tired, but I feel better. I had an on and off night of sleep with Buster wanting in and out all night. As soon as I can get an extra set of hands here, I am going to bring the door to the basement forward into the room about three feet so I can add a 'doggie door' to the left of it. Then... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
This Is About Writing, But Who's Keeping Track?
I've decided not to post the next entry of "The House at 407" yet tonight. I'm not feeling 'bad,' but I'm a long way from feeling 'good.' I'm still into the 'formative' stages of this story, and I don't want to have to go back and lay in a clue that should have been there the first time around. I've... Sign in to see full entry.
We went from being 43 degrees early yesterday to being 7 this morning. I have to make a run over to the Soo (Sault Ste. Marie) to get groceries and some medication. Hopefully the main highway going that way isn't too slippery. After I get back, I think I am going to a grand total of nothing for a... Sign in to see full entry.