As I mentioned in my previous post, November Status Report: 2012 Goals, it was a rough month, but I am still jumping up and down in excitement. With two days to spare, I reached my goal of revising 15,000 words!!!
Don’t ask me to describe what happened to my eye. It’s gross.
The more I work on this story the more excited I get about Amanda and Ian’s journey. As I revisit the beginning, it makes me realize just how much they’ve grown as characters and how their story has really turned into something special. While under the heading of urban fantasy, Amanda and Ian’s story is steeped in the spirit of humanity and the inner workings of compassion and love.
As I mentioned in my November Status Report, I plan on sharing more tidbits and teasers for Novel #2 as I continue to work through revisions. I won’t spoil anything, but I will give clues to who these characters are and some insight into the narrative they inhabit.
To get things started, I though I’d share a new band that is now on my playlist for Novel #2. Of Monsters and Men has that indie vibe that Amanda loves, while also encompassing a very spiritual (almost tribal feel) that digs into the mythical elements of the novel. Click on the link below to hear samples from their most recent album:
My Head Is An Animal by Of Monsters and Men
I’m working on a condensed soundtrack that includes songs for Amanda, Ian, and the novel as a whole. I hope to post it within the next month, so stay tuned!
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Congratulations to all NaNoWriMo participants who survived the challenge! You are all amazing and should be so proud of your accomplishment!
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c.b.w. 2012
C.B. Wentworth 
Sounds like a novel I would like to read. Any plans for publishing??
And–congrats!! It’s a great thing to set a goal and reach it. And nothing feels better than being in the creative flow. Good on ya!
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I am definitely going to try and get it published. 🙂 I’m so glad it sounds like something good read – that totally made my day.
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well, keep me in the loop–tell me when I can read it!!
Can’t wait.
Alix
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Congratulations to you!!! Sorry about your eye. I do want to know. You don’t have to tell. Oh yes you do. What happened? Did you burn your retina like Anderson Cooper did? He was blind for 36 hours. How scary is that?
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I heard about Anderson’s eyeball issue! I’m glad he’s okay. 🙂
Mine was pretty stupid. I’ll spare you the gory details, but essentially an eyelash growing backwards scratched my cornea hundreds of times and all those scratches got infected. So, not fun.
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Oh my. That sounds painful. I’m glad you’re getting better.
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Missed you at WIG. See you next week?
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Hope so. Some things from November have carried over to December . . . so I’m a little distracted.
I miss you guys, too!
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Congratulations CB 🙂
Xx
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Thanks!! 😀
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Congratulations, CB. That’s a real accomplishment! 🙂
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Thank you! 😀
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Congratulations, C.B.! This is an amazing accomplishment, made even more spectacular due to the obstacles thrown in your way. I hope your eye is healing and you continue celebrating the end of a very successful NaNoWriMo.
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Slowly but surely, my eye is getting back to normal. Like all things, there are good days and bad when it comes to that. 🙂
Don’t worry – I am definitely celebrating. 🙂
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Congratulations! I sure missed you at WIG. Hope all is back to normal soon.
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I missed you, too. 🙂 I’m hoping to be back next week.
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CONGRATULATIONS, CB. So impressive!
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Thank you! 🙂 It’s amazing what you can do if you’re tough enough to stick with it no matter what.
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I need some of that toughness and a little measurable goal setting. Gave myself a total break from that when I sold my company … went too far and need to claw a little of that objective setting back into my writing world. You are an inspiration, CB.
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All it takes is a little trial and error to find the writing schedule that works for you. A little time and determination will take you far. 🙂
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I’m so excited for you!
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😀 Thanks!
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I’m learning a lot from you seasoned writers. The way you speak of your characters like I could meet them in the flesh — it’s the sign of a good writer and a great story. Inspiring, C.B.!
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That totally makes my day! Thank you. 🙂
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Hi Honey 🙂
I’ve nominated you for a Blog Of The Year Award. Please don’t feel obligated to accept, but if you do, you’ll find all the info here
http://the-view-outside.com/2012/12/06/im-collecting-stars/
Xx
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Thank you! I don’t know if I’ll be able to participate in time, but I appreciate it so much. 🙂
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No worries honey 🙂
Xx
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Congrats! I love the sneak peeks into your novel. Definitely sounds right up my alley, too. I can’t wait to see it on the shelves someday! 🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
I hope it’ll be on a shelf! I love the story and I can’t wait for people to read it. 🙂
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Congratulations on meeting your goal! I just checked out “Of Monsters and Men.” I’m only half way through the first song, and I’m digging their sound. Thanks for the advice!
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Thanks! 🙂
I’m glad you enjoyed the music! I can’t get enough of that album. Every song is amazing, which really helps me stay focused as I revise.
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Sorry to hear about your eye, but very happy you accomplished goal. Look forward to hearing about your process.
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It just goes to show that if you want something bad enough you’ll overcome any hurdle!
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So happy for you that you’ve achieved your goal, I had no doubt that you would. If anyone can work under pressure and obstacles you can. So sorry for the yukky things in life that come up to bite and glad things are going better. How is your grandma? We’ve missed your happy face the past two weeks, WIG’s not the same without you (and it’s not the chocolate I miss!) Be well.
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The silly thing is I bought a bunch of chocolate before missing two Tuesdays in a row. I’m keeping it a safe place and I will bring it when I come back. 🙂 I’m hoping to come by for the Christmas party, but I’m taking one day at a time for now. I miss all of you so much and hope to be there soon.
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I had no doubt about it. 🙂
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🙂
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Congrats. C.B.! The forces of chaos have met their match!!!!
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Ha! I shall tackle them at every turn.
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