3/5/2010

This is a copy/paste from an entry on my personal blog. I just felt I ought to update both of these---

I know I should update this more but, given how busy I have been lately, don’t expect very lengthy posts. :)
For now, this post is mostly to let you all know that I am still alive, still editing (almost 30,000 words edited/rewritten!) and still planning on sending my book out this summer. But, editing is taking its time, and I will let it: I know the outcome will be worth it.
I have read 2/20 books this year, so far. I’m halfway through one that seems to take forever, so I might put it away until later. I will probably put up a list of books I will read this year on a sidebar---to welcome comments, reviews before I read them, etc. I’m just picking titles I already have on my shelf.
I hope to be a lot more active in this blog in the future, just please excuse short updates like this one. Tonight, I will attempt a blog post that will record the progress I have made so far in editing. Do not be surprised if I fail to come through.
The weather is getting better, which has me in a good mood. So even Writer’s Block for blog posts can’t upset me. :) I will be back, and hope to get some comments! (Although I don’t expect many completely loyal followers, at the pace I’m going. XD)
Take care,
~Mariella

2/2/10

I keep getting distracted by my writing, reading, homework, etc., and forgetting to update my blogs.
Two weeks ago I finished my rewrite of The Shadow. Now I'm taking a two-week break from writing altogether. I won't even look at any of my writing files at all. I'm reading books instead. If I don't start my reading now, I know that writing-related activities will overshadow it later. There's a lot to get done.
So due to that break, I do not really have much to say here. o.o I hope you all are doing well (does anyone read this blog at all? :P) and happy writing!

Question: Do you think you do well when you write or edit when you're sleepy? As for myself, the ideas come easier when I'm drowsy, but they aren't very good quality-wise. It always needs editing later...
Answer the question! XD

Take care,
~Mariella

Musings...

So I have been considering doing this, to update the professional blog more often: When I update my LiveJournal with something particularly interesting, I will post it on here as well. That way this blog will get more usage, and it will be more interesting to read. :) Any thoughts?

And thanks to my dear friends who commented on my last blog post---and answered the question! I feel remembered! Here's another question:

Do you listen to music while writing? If so, name three bands or songs that you stray to most when writing, and why (if you even have a reason at all :])

And my exams start today. I feel like I haven't studied for any of the subjects well enough. So pray for me please. :/

Thanks!
~Mariella

picnik is too addictive :)

So this was my author pic for 2009, as voted by friends. And I found out about Picnik and edited it a bit. Now I like it a lot. :D I can't wait for spring...then I can take a 2010 author pic outdoors. :)

So. Some quick writing updates.
-I am still working on that novel for InkPop. I just want to have several chapters done before I put it up. :)
-As for my editing of The Shadow, I have edited (rewritten!!) 30k words in about a week, and 60 pages. I am about to reach the climax tonight. Whoo!
-I haven't been giving much critique on many stories due to being busy...studying for exams. Yay. *sarcasm*

All right, I guess I'll post a question for you to answer, if you read this blog post.

What are your favorite qualities in a character, and why?

Okay. Let's see if anyone reads this.

Until next time,
~Mariella

P.S. Please pray for Haiti.

I have a story up on InkPop.

It's a Short Story based off of my novel, The Shadow.
http://inkpop.com/projects/8600/the-shadow/
:)

~Mariella