31 March 2008

I'm A Winner

Ok, a second-place winner. My story, "The Washwoman's Daughter," won second place in The Big Read contest. yay! Sunday I will read my story at a reception and it will be published in the local newspaper.

This really comes at a good time, because I've been feeling rather discouraged about my writing. Not to mention I haven't even looked at the novel for well over a month.

Guess it's time to suck up the self-pity and get to writing.

IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN?

14 March 2008

Smile

Today I thought of an idea for a story that made me smile. I'm sure it was an evil smile, because it's not a nice story. It's one I've been kicking around for at least a year, after seeing a documentary on parasitic twins. Yeah, I know. Gross. But so very wicked and full of potential!

So....I'm hoping to work on it tonight. I've been thinking about it a lot all day, which is usually a good sign. (i.e. finished story possibly)

Anyway---here's to writing again!