tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post440315416581517747..comments2024-02-13T00:24:19.841-08:00Comments on Scribble Chicks: National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo)Erynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06203316627435574964noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-33296435283874508622010-09-01T15:06:58.179-07:002010-09-01T15:06:58.179-07:00I did NaNoWriMo 2009 and finished 53,000 words by ...I did NaNoWriMo 2009 and finished 53,000 words by 30th November.<br />That novel then grew to nearlt 60,000 words. Then I had it edited and rewritten.<br />The novel is now 55,850 words and has just been released.<br />----------------------------------<br />I am very proud of it, my first novel: <br /> <br />Seven Tomahawks for Jerusalem is the riveting story of a secret Al-Qaeda attack on Jerusalem, using United States cruise missiles. The mission goes unexpectedly wrong, and now appears as a strike against Jerusalem's Arabs, not on the land of Israel.In heated arguments, the leader of Al-Qaeda and the President of the United States bat it out on world television while the terrorists escape to hidden Al-Qaeda camps in north Africa. Two of them are killed and the last one, a helicopter pilot, is escorted to Bin Laden's hideout in the Hindu Kush region of the Himalayas.Then, an astonishing turn of events sets in motion the end of the story. Good and evil, compassion and violence produce a gripping outcome that nobody could have possibly imagined.<br />---------------------------------<br />"I truly love your characters. I love the internationality of this book. You clearly know your stuff. You do accents wonderfully. The book is very funny in places. The plot is wacky and wonderful; it has a beginning, middle and end. It is truly an enjoyable read."—Molly Mckitterick (Editor), The Word Process<br /><br />We are offering you an opportunity to secure your personal copy of Jonathan M. Sion’s exceptional book today. Please click here: http://www.publishamerica.net/product119378.html to secure your copy of the book*, then click Add to Cart. For an introductory discount of 20%, use this coupon code: Discount20.Celeritashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098213638814943983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-75145343102924516192009-11-10T18:38:22.170-08:002009-11-10T18:38:22.170-08:00Fantastic post and fantastic video! So hilarious!...Fantastic post and fantastic video! So hilarious!<br /><br />I'm trying to commit to working on my WIP every single day this month. Even if it's only a line a day (though once I get the ball rolling, it usually goes for a little while). I have a really bad habit of getting four pages in and then abandoning the piece for a new idea. Committing to working on the same WIP every day for a month will hopefully help me break that cycle.Christianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586252875762284767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-28850252986855817922009-11-07T18:46:11.916-08:002009-11-07T18:46:11.916-08:00Omigosh, that video is awesome! A little long, but...Omigosh, that video is awesome! A little long, but awesome.<br /><br />I haven't been to their blog in ages... Now I'm tempted to go back. And send the link to mom, who loves Terri Blackstock. :-)WordVixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713637403798552713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-49997096470078306752009-11-07T15:51:13.440-08:002009-11-07T15:51:13.440-08:00I tried to ignore NaNo this year and finally gave ...I tried to ignore NaNo this year and finally gave in to my own internal pressure two days before it began. <br /><br />I am usually an obsessive thinker and picker, and NaNo has been just what I needed to keep me from stifling my creative juices. If I want to reach my word goals, I don't have time to pick at my story.<br /><br />I do usually read the last page I wrote before I start each day - just to help me jump back into my characters heads, but other than that I just jump right in there and go.<br /><br />And the best part has been that accountability through watching my NaNo buddies succeed, and that encourages me beyond anything else to keep my fingers moving.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709542174278486434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-50679597534707822252009-11-07T09:31:03.853-08:002009-11-07T09:31:03.853-08:00All I know is...NaNoWriMo means "More books f...All I know is...NaNoWriMo means "More books for me!" And there is SO MUCH good reading to look forward to in 2010:-) Can barely wait!!!!!Deena Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267100019443842145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-23182013754968259182009-11-07T07:29:27.736-08:002009-11-07T07:29:27.736-08:00Jenny---let us know how it goes! ;)Jenny---let us know how it goes! ;)C.J. Darlingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16541599888177703695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-42465794299540106652009-11-07T07:29:08.506-08:002009-11-07T07:29:08.506-08:00I know what you mean, Patricia. It would be great ...I know what you mean, Patricia. It would be great to get a bunch of writing buddies together to do you own Nanowrimo month. Then there's accountability.C.J. Darlingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16541599888177703695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-66488411267117472222009-11-07T07:21:14.360-08:002009-11-07T07:21:14.360-08:00"Any month can be your Nanowrimo!" For ..."Any month can be your Nanowrimo!" For sure, but there's something about knowing that there are others, especially some writing buddies, who are doing it with you. <br /><br />But I do like the idea of "NaNoWriMo Anytime" as a means of knocking out a first draft.PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-82592283537165238802009-11-07T07:00:30.789-08:002009-11-07T07:00:30.789-08:00I've purposely avoided NaNoWriMo for years. Bu...I've purposely avoided NaNoWriMo for years. But this year I needed some extra motivation and joined. I'm so glad I did. Seeing my "buddies" progress meter is a real push to get back to my keyboard. I highly recommend it!Jenny B. 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