As I may have mentioned a couple of times, when I was a young teenager I created an original character to live within the Pirates of the Caribbean universe. Her name was Destiny Dalma, and she was the daughter of Tia Dalma and Captain Jack Sparrow. Her name came from the “ you have a … Continue reading Destiny Rose Updated
Category: Writing
W.I.P: Writer is Procrastinating
As most of you may know, my dream is to be a published, best-selling author one day. When I was in middle school, I learned that Christopher Paolini had gotten Eragon published when he was nineteen, and he became my hero. Over a decade has passed since then, and the closest to getting published I … Continue reading W.I.P: Writer is Procrastinating
Camp NaNo Check In
Howdy! It's a little over half way through April. So, I thought it was time to do a check in. My goal for April Camp NaNo was 20,000 words on my novel from November. I have written a grand total of 707 words so far. I just haven't had the motivation to write on that … Continue reading Camp NaNo Check In
Create Stories
My career is in accounting. It took me four years to get my CPA license after graduating with my bachelor's degree. The first year of that I was also getting my master's degree while working full time. Accounting students that may be reading this: I do not recommend doing all three at once. Pick two. … Continue reading Create Stories
The Complete List of Books of 2019
I am so sorry it has taken this long to reveal the full list. I read 42 books last year, and my Goodreads goal was 40. Yay me! Here they are in order that I read them: Red Queen by Victoria AvegardEmpire of Storms by SarahJ MaasLegendary by Stephanie GarberA Court of Frost and Starlight … Continue reading The Complete List of Books of 2019
Goals for 2020
So we are six weeks into 2020, but I am still trying to figure out what my main goals for the year are. I am trying to have at least one for what I believe to be the important parts of my life. As soon as I share them, you guys can help hold me … Continue reading Goals for 2020
Happy NaNo!
Go start yours! National Novel Writing Month is here! 20 days. 50,000 words. Roughly 1,667 words a day. Time to ration the discount Halloween candy to get through the challenge. My project this year is Golden Soul. I am also using the software Schrivener for the first time. So far I really like it. Go … Continue reading Happy NaNo!
NaNoWriMo 2019 Planning Update
I finally have a title! Golden Soul One of my main characters' name means empty light and I think that is the coolest. While filling out a character sheet on Scrivener: That's right. The devil's occupation is.... DEVILLING.I cracked myself up with this one. Right now the story is going to be set in Victorian … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2019 Planning Update
Everything is Finally Settling Down
Hey everyone! I know it has been way too long, but I should be able to get back on a once a week (at minimum) posting schedule soon. The house is good. The furniture is delivered and set up. Random decor is being put in places. I'm more comfortable at my job. All is good. … Continue reading Everything is Finally Settling Down
One Week In!
How's your NaNoWriMo projects going? I am currently sitting at less than 3k words, but I have only had one day where I did not write anything. I also had my story idea change on Monday, so that has also had a factor in my word count. Actually, it almost feels like I'm writing this … Continue reading One Week In!
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