I've been doing Nanowrimo again this year, but I've no intention of winning. I'm using it as a chance to reset my schedule, to get to writing everyday again. And it's working! I've written every day this month and I'm up to 26,000 words on a new novel.

I recently noticed that when I'm working on a manuscript, I tend to fade out between 23,000 and 25,000 words. I think I have four novels where I stalled out around there. That I've already passed the tough part and have plenty of ideas left, I have a good feeling about getting this novel done.

I've been crazy busy the last few months. Extra work came in. I worked the SCIBA trade show one weekend and went to a writer's conference the next.

In between, I made a bridal fascinator and a groom's top hat for my nephew and his bride who were married this past week. I'm really pleased with how they turned out!