November 2015 – Page 3 – Sam's Online Journal

November 10, 2015

This Novel, Day 10

My mom asked me tonight how it all works, the idea of writing an entire novel in a 30-day period. I remember when I first heard of NaNoWriMo, when I asked somebody else that exact same question. With my writing process to that point I couldn’t possibly imagine writing an entire novel in anything less … Continue reading This Novel, Day 10

November 8, 2015

Pancake Morning

Sunday morning means pancakes. Or waffles. But usually pancakes. The smell of fresh batter being stirred in the mixing bowl is heavenly, worth the weekly wait in and of itself. That doesn’t even count the cakes on the griddle, tanning on one side and then the other, transforming from an oatmeal like substance into fully … Continue reading Pancake Morning

November 6, 2015November 6, 2015

Boarders, Volume 6

Well, the house finally closed. I guess maybe I was harboring some kind of fantasy that as long as it hadn’t closed yet there was still some chance this wasn’t “home,” that we could slip back into our former life like an old suit of clothes, worn in and faded, but comfortable. But it closed … Continue reading Boarders, Volume 6

November 3, 2015

This Novel, Day 3

Every time I start a new novel is another chance to meet more characters for the first time. It’s always interesting to me how they show up partially formed on the page, and then they transform themselves the more I write, twisting and gyrating like snakes until they emerge completely whole in the course of … Continue reading This Novel, Day 3

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015

This Novel, This Month

One month to finish a novel; it’s a daunting task for anyone, at any time, but for me this month is like the perfect storm. Yet I’m going for it anyway, and we’ll see how far I get. (You know I don’t like to fail at anything, so I’m going to give it the ol’ … Continue reading This Novel, This Month