October 2005

Novel progress and web page maintenance

NaNoWriMo is coming up!

Sick

This is how far I am today

31 October 2005
This is how far I am today

112,000 / 120,000 (93.3%)

I might get the novel finished today. We'll see. I'm taking their Ladyships Trick or Treating early this evening, so if I'm not totally wasted, I might get this novel finished before NaNoWriMo.

Last Friday night a whole bunch of my writerly mates participated in NaDruWriNi (National Drunken Writing Night). Since it was Saturday morning for me already and I don't drink, I couldn't participate. It was fun to watch them all get progressively sloshed, even if I was observing over chat. To quote one of them, "I love you, man!"

28 October 2005
NaNoWriMo is coming up!

Are you ready? I am. I'm soooo close to finishing Of The Dark, so I'll be just right to start the second novel entitled [SPOILER] Of the Dark

10 October 2005
I am soooo sick. I have the worst chest cold. Codeine is my friend.

6 October 2005
Novel progress and web page maintenance

67,426 / 110,000 (61.0%)

This is how far I was as of yesterday. Today I've already exceeded that total by a least a thousand words.

Her Grace's Instructions to the Staff

To the Housekeeper:
His Grace isn't feeling well today and has called off his duties. Please delay cleaning the bedchamber until after he's risen. Please advise the cook that I am continuing my diet and to make sure that salad is served at lunch, although their Ladyships may have sandwiches should they so choose. Today, I believe, is mopping day, so I shall advise the nanny to remove their Ladyships from the house in the afternoon.

To the Butler:
Please inform His Grace's Valet that I wish to remain appraised of His Grace's state of health today and please do not hesitate to offer His Grace mild analgesics and plenty of water whenever he sees fit to bestir his graceful self. Please advise the gardener that the lawns, while needing mowing, may be ignored for one more day. Please liaise with the housekeeper as to dinner arrangements pending His Grace's health.

To the Nanny:
Please keep their Ladyships entertained and towards quietude for the benefit of His Grace's health and my sanity. Be sure they get plenty of exercise outside, especially in the afternoon as it is Mopping Day. Also, please continue your efforts towards Lady Frances' toilet training and please, please, please keep some clothes on them despite the warm weather. The housekeeper informs me that the laundresses are complaining about the extra work.

To my Lady's Maid
As I am feeling delicate myself, please choose a comfortable afternoon dress and something suitable for the evening.

Web Page Maintenance

I've introduced new Music Pages to display my music. I've got a few MIDI files and other goodies you can download for free! I've also got the complete text for my Roadshow musical, "Susie, Clean Your Room". You're welcome to download it in all or in part and use it for performance purposes on the condition that you pay me a royalty in the form of chocolate. (This is called the Chocolate Copyright.)