Friday Write-Day: Pre-Holiday Stress Time!

The holidays are usually somewhat stressful for me. Just making sure I’ve find appropriate gifts for people and can get to all of the family events is more than enough to think about.

Work has been stressful this week, largely because I was trying to wrap up a lot of things before being off for a few days.

But, I am off today, and thankfully, have some time to get shit done.

Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Pre-Holiday Stress Time!”

Friday Write-Day: Some Announcements that Have Little to Do with Writing!

This is going to be a weird update. I can’t even tell you what my word count for the week is, because I was preoccupied with other awesome things.

So… this End-of-NaNo update has very little to do with NaNo. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Some Announcements that Have Little to Do with Writing!”

Exploring Úr’Dan: Naebvael

Many of the smaller regions or groups in Úr’Dan wield inordinate power over the subcontinent. We’ve already seen this with Driftport, the city out of which all Úr’Daní trade flows, and the Arrowhead, which serves as a necessary stopping point for trade flowing up and down Everwash.

Well, as promised, we’re going to look at yet another region that, while geographically and demographically small, holds enormous sway in Úr’Dan. Continue reading “Exploring Úr’Dan: Naebvael”

Friday Write-Day: Writing Rhythm Attained

Greetings from New Jersey! We drove up this morning to visit with family this weekend. This has always been my excuse to not go shopping on Black Friday — not that I need an excuse. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Writing Rhythm Attained”

Exploring Úr’Dan: The Arrowhead

I’ve managed to fall into a monthly rhythm with this series without even trying. However, I may do an extra one this month in honor of NaNo.

For today’s journey, I’d like to take you to a small region that wields significant influence in the Uplands — some might even say disproportionate influence. Continue reading “Exploring Úr’Dan: The Arrowhead”

Friday Write-Day: I Almost Forgot About NaNo!

I can’t keep track of October. Turns out, it’s almost over!

That means it’s almost NaNo time! I have done zero prep work for National Novel Writing Month this year. But I’m not quite pantsing either. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: I Almost Forgot About NaNo!”