Melissa, Oh!

Tag: nanowrimo

  • #nanowrimo excerpt: Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis

    She couldn’t let him break her heart, not again, she decided in an instant. “Hey Ryan, thanks for coming over,” she said. “It really means a lot to me that you came to check on me. I think I need to be alone now, though.” She held her breath, praying for him to insist he…

  • #nanowrimo: The sex scene you asked for

    Of course I can’t give you the entire scene! And I almost didn’t even give you this, lest it give away part of the plot. So it’s short and it’s merely the foreplay, but foreplay is better than nothing, right?   Austin adjusted the thermostat and then grabbed two cheap beers from the fridge. He…

  • #nanowrimo: The sex scene you asked for

    Of course I can’t give you the entire scene! And I almost didn’t even give you this, lest it give away part of the plot. So it’s short and it’s merely the foreplay, but foreplay is better than nothing, right?   Austin adjusted the thermostat and then grabbed two cheap beers from the fridge. He…

  • #nanowrimo excerpt: Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis

    Despite the melodrama, magic was definitely in the air this evening: even Erykah and Ryan were feeling it. Drunk off of champagne and the promise of a new beginning, as the ball began to drop, Ryan leaned over and whispered in Erykah’s ear, “You know I will always love you, right?” And in that moment,…

  • #nanowrimo excerpt: Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis

    Despite the melodrama, magic was definitely in the air this evening: even Erykah and Ryan were feeling it. Drunk off of champagne and the promise of a new beginning, as the ball began to drop, Ryan leaned over and whispered in Erykah’s ear, “You know I will always love you, right?” And in that moment,…

  • #nanowrimo: Who are these people in my head? On the page?

    I am 11 days into writing my novel for National Novel Writing Month, and as far as word count goes, I am right on track. I was hoping to be ahead at this point but as it is, I’m just able to stay on track. My plot outline is unfolding just as I planned, but…

  • Beer, coffee, writing and tampons

    OK, there are many more reasons than this, but after staying with Chris for a week I had to share a few reasons why he’s one of the best friends a girl could have: 5. He lives in the awesome downtown of Athens, Ga., and we can walk to like 100 bars or something crazy like…

  • Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis excerpt (#nanowrimo)

    Was going to send you here to read, but their site has problems crashing during November so you can also read below:   The two sat in silence for several moments, enjoying each other’s company and speaking without words. They always had this way of feeling the other’s presence and moods, and tonight was no exception:…

  • Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis excerpt (#nanowrimo)

    Was going to send you here to read, but their site has problems crashing during November so you can also read below:   The two sat in silence for several moments, enjoying each other’s company and speaking without words. They always had this way of feeling the other’s presence and moods, and tonight was no exception:…

  • Observations on writing a novel (#nanowrimo)

    1. Writing a novel is not easy. 2. Writing a novel is one of the best things I will ever do. National Novel Writing Month kicked off at midnight Nov. 1, and I was there with many of the rest of my peers, abstaining from fun Halloween partying in order to be alert and ready to…

  • How to create a book cover (#nanowrimo or otherwise)

    1. Write a book. 1. Think about the book you are going to write. (if you’re not allowed to write until Nov. 1, like I am) 2. Think about who you want you book to appeal to as they are walking past the display in the bookstore. Men, women, young, old? Want it to have…

  • Getting ready to write a book #nanowrimo

    On Nov. 1, when I disappear for a month from my regular life, I will be writing my first novel. Being that this is new to me, I’ve been thinking about how to get ready for this journey. Luckily, I am not alone – NaNoWriMo has about 60,000 signed up so far. When I used…

  • Getting ready to write a book #nanowrimo

    On Nov. 1, when I disappear for a month from my regular life, I will be writing my first novel. Being that this is new to me, I’ve been thinking about how to get ready for this journey. Luckily, I am not alone – NaNoWriMo has about 60,000 signed up so far. When I used…

  • #nanowrimo book cover design!

    As you know if you’re following this, I won’t actually start writing the book until Nov. 1. But I have character sketches, a plot outline, and a working title. Why not go ahead and design the cover? I should clarify I do this for a living – so it’s a bit instinctual for me to want…

  • #nanowrimo plot, character sketches

    All of this is tentative – feedback please!! Working Title: Diamonds, Lies, & Alibis Not one, not 2, but 3 men. One showers her with love and the life she’s always dreamed of, one knows what she’s thinking before she even says it, and one that plays her game even better than she. Which will…

  • Working #nanowrimo titles

    Diamonds and Alibis Alibis and Diamonds Dripping Diamonds Diamonds, Lies and Alibis   What do you think?

  • Just thought of a nanowrimo plot!

    Most of you may know I’m participating in National Novel Writer’s Month for the first time, which basically means you won’t be seeing much of me in November as I embark on my first literary journey. I have been sorta kinda in the back of my mind trying to think of a plot. Today, it hit…

  • I will write a novel in 30 days.

    Before the end of the year, I will have completed my first novel. I have not started it yet. Writing a book is something I have always wanted to do. When I was 10 I decided I wanted to be a novelist for a living. When I was 11 I decided that would be too…

  • I will write a novel in 30 days.

    Before the end of the year, I will have completed my first novel. I have not started it yet. Writing a book is something I have always wanted to do. When I was 10 I decided I wanted to be a novelist for a living. When I was 11 I decided that would be too…

  • Waiting for November

    Thoughts turn to poetry that rhymes and pretty girls that taunt his mind If he waits until he’s ready What if ready doesn’t come A trilogy of thoughts clogs his heart Fifty-thousand words in 30 days A writer’s blocked-up mind can only think of red candles and voices in his head This one-bedroom isn’t big…