June 18, 2009

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Here’s today’s progress on the alternate-history battlefield adventure about a widowed nurse from a Confederate hospital aboard a west-bound train pulled by a Union war engine — now with military intrigue, steampunk Texas rangers, undead political separatists, murderous plots, bushwhackers, bandits, sabotage, and epic scenes of mayhem:

Project: Dreadnought
New Words: 5575 (RAR! But some of that is from last night.)
Present Total Word Count: 83,017 words
Goal: 120,000 words



Things Accomplished in Fiction: Met and chatted with the two Mexican inspectors who have joined the train; likewise the new doctor, acquired in Topeka; noted distinct friction between the Union captain and the creepy scientist, which is bound to come to a head one of these days; began a major raid on the train — but did not get too far underway with it.

Things Accomplished in Real Life: Finished up day-job project of doom; sketched out some notes and thoughts about super awesome idea that I don’t have time to address (because I have zero self-restraint, that’s why); might’ve actually napped this illness right out of me.

Other: My buddy Psynde has more bling available, some related to Richelle Mead‘s Vampire Academy books, some not. I mention this as a favor to you, my peeps, because last time they did this the whole batch sold out in about 24 hours.

Other, Redux: I learned this morning that the Sacramento Book Review had some great things to say about Those Who Went Remain There Still. Alas, the trade edition has long been sold out; but the special edition (with Bonus! cool chapbook) is still available … barely. This is also sort of a “speak now, or forever hold your peace” offer.

Reason for Stopping: I’m at a good stopping place and I need to go pick up the hubs before soon (long story). I say “a good stopping place” because I’m right at the start of a huge action scene, and this is the best way for me to pick up and start writing like a fiend in the morning — leave off in the middle of something cool.

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