Moving to Dreamwidth
To be honest, I have not blogged for an age which is a real shame. I have also started to feel very uneasy about LiveJournal of late so I think 'tis time to migrate. I am very much out of practice at this though
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I'm trying to write this post in the pub, which is kinda strange but the idea was I was going to try and be a bit productive before I go home. Draftwise I'm still hovering round the 94k mark so with a bit of work I should reach 95k by the end of the night. I managed to write a bit more of the Rob scene where he's in his Belgravia apartment sad about leaving his career. Introduced Ellie (who's a very minor character, related to Laurence who is Tom's first love) as a sympathetic ear.
I really do need to do some kind of beat sheet if I'm going to reconstruct this. Make sure it is actually going to be two novels with their own arcs. I have a lot more plot points to get down before this is going to be suitable for reading. I am definitely on the search for someone to thrash this out with.
It's surprisingly quiet in here, more so than the library which is plagued by people talking extremely loudly on their mobile phones. This is highly annoying when you're trying to concentrate on a scene. It's a freaking library. I don't think that I am asking too much for you to keep quiet. Jesus, if you want to make a phone call then this is not the place!
( thoughts on Tom, Flora and Rosanna )
In other news, there's news of a Jeff Buckley biopic doing the rounds.
I don't know how to feel about this. On one hand I am still such a stan that I probably would watch this, but I dread to think of the fail of Hollywood getting their hands on this story. I also feel maybe it's a bit too soon, and besides didn't his mother Mary Guibert say she didn't want a biopic during her lifetime. So what's changed?
I really do need to do some kind of beat sheet if I'm going to reconstruct this. Make sure it is actually going to be two novels with their own arcs. I have a lot more plot points to get down before this is going to be suitable for reading. I am definitely on the search for someone to thrash this out with.
It's surprisingly quiet in here, more so than the library which is plagued by people talking extremely loudly on their mobile phones. This is highly annoying when you're trying to concentrate on a scene. It's a freaking library. I don't think that I am asking too much for you to keep quiet. Jesus, if you want to make a phone call then this is not the place!
( thoughts on Tom, Flora and Rosanna )
In other news, there's news of a Jeff Buckley biopic doing the rounds.
Jeff Buckley Biopic is a go!
I don't know how to feel about this. On one hand I am still such a stan that I probably would watch this, but I dread to think of the fail of Hollywood getting their hands on this story. I also feel maybe it's a bit too soon, and besides didn't his mother Mary Guibert say she didn't want a biopic during her lifetime. So what's changed?
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I really do have to start using this more especially as I might end up having to migrate over here. It's just hard to maintain my LJ and Tumblr plus all the writing which I'm still trying to do
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Just had a phone call that I didn't have to go to work for my all day shift and the sun is shining so all in all things are looking OK.
I've imported my posts from here to Dreamwidth so that's done. I just want to be prepared just in case the situation with LJ gets worse. Don't get me wrong I really do love LJ and I've made my home in many ways but I want to be prepared just in case. What I don't want is to end up juggling several blog providers because I've found that it really doesn't work. My WordPress and Blogger blogs have been sorely neglected of late. I have to start those up again but there is only so much I can write about.
I had no idea that I was meant to check in with the novel_bigbang I haven't remotely started and to be honest, if I'm going to be doing a restructure of this novel I can't see myself being able to actually write any kind of sequel. There is a distinct possibility I might have to drop out. It's just there was an awful lot of work required co-ordinating the artists. I'm still doing Nano, hell I'm booking off two weeks holiday in November so I can concentrate on writing without the distraction of work. Maybe trying to write this is too much. I just want this to be the best that it can be and then go back and finish the other novels to the right standard. I would really like to be published even if it's just on Lulu for now.
I managed to see two films recently; The Eagle and Rio. I really wanted to catch 'The Eagle' as I read the book way back in the day, when it was called 'The Eagle of the Night' by Rosemary Sutcliff. I'm not a great fan of Channing Tatum. It was very distracting having him in the lead role to be honest as I felt he didn't really look remotely like a Roman. He just has a very contemporary face and I found it distracting.
Rio was cute though, very colourful and funny. I might watch that again.
I've imported my posts from here to Dreamwidth so that's done. I just want to be prepared just in case the situation with LJ gets worse. Don't get me wrong I really do love LJ and I've made my home in many ways but I want to be prepared just in case. What I don't want is to end up juggling several blog providers because I've found that it really doesn't work. My WordPress and Blogger blogs have been sorely neglected of late. I have to start those up again but there is only so much I can write about.
I had no idea that I was meant to check in with the novel_bigbang I haven't remotely started and to be honest, if I'm going to be doing a restructure of this novel I can't see myself being able to actually write any kind of sequel. There is a distinct possibility I might have to drop out. It's just there was an awful lot of work required co-ordinating the artists. I'm still doing Nano, hell I'm booking off two weeks holiday in November so I can concentrate on writing without the distraction of work. Maybe trying to write this is too much. I just want this to be the best that it can be and then go back and finish the other novels to the right standard. I would really like to be published even if it's just on Lulu for now.
I managed to see two films recently; The Eagle and Rio. I really wanted to catch 'The Eagle' as I read the book way back in the day, when it was called 'The Eagle of the Night' by Rosemary Sutcliff. I'm not a great fan of Channing Tatum. It was very distracting having him in the lead role to be honest as I felt he didn't really look remotely like a Roman. He just has a very contemporary face and I found it distracting.
Rio was cute though, very colourful and funny. I might watch that again.
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- Wed, 16:59: Photo: omgthatdress: This dress is exquisite. http://tumblr.com/xe120mwy01
- Wed, 17:04: LJ is out again, I see. Very depressing!
- Wed, 17:09: Ugh, why am I next to the one person in the library who insists on having a loud conversation in German next to me? #whyme?
- Wed, 17:10: Not asking for complete hush but dear god, I cannot concentrate when you're sat there nearly shouting into the phone. #fml
- Wed, 17:12: I can hear her over my ipod. Just no, love. Is it that important you have to freaking shout?
- Wed, 17:13: I need to work out how to divide 'Songbirds' into two books. Is this going to work?
- Wed, 17:15: Right how about one season a year? means a lot more productions , but then we get to go into more details about Rob and Flora + more Rosanna
- Wed, 17:21: @KaiseratCB Have you featured Armie Hammer. Would love to see him on HGF. Have to say I love Fridays now. Highlight of my week
- Wed, 21:29: Styled my profile with a sweet theme using Themeleon by @COLOURlovers http://clrlv.rs/newthemeleon Love it?
- Wed, 21:44: #listeningto "Wintersun, Sleeping Stars" http://tuniver.se/artist/Wintersun/album/Wintersun/song/Sleeping%20Stars
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thoughts on meta, fandom and meeting your idols
I need to get this down quickly as I'm not sure whether LJ is going to go down again due to the DDoS attacks. It's been quite sad how dependent I've come to be on Livejournal. I don't want to move and I doubt I would be able to afford a subscription to Dreamwidth as well, but I serious have to think of different options, just on case.
I'm trying to import everything over to DW but it's taking an age.
I have been reading a couple of comms over there including this very interesting one writingthewall devoted to meta about RPF which is a subject I'm fascinated by in a weird way. I think because I'm wrestling with the idea of it in my head. It's strange how your boundaries shift and change as you spend more time in fandom. If you had said to me two or three years ago that I would read RPF I would have told you you were mistaken. Then again, I could have said the same about slash in my teens. If you had said I would end up writing a historical romance with male/male and male /female elements I would have never believed it and yet here I am writing 'Songbirds'.
I think with the experience of 'Songbirds' and even to a lesser extent 'The Poignard' the fact that it was historical fiction helped me tackle the story. They're dead and gone, whatever I write can't hurt them.
Writing about people that are still alive and I may conceivably meet seems to be a more complicated kettle of fish. Not that I've met many actual celebrities but in the event that I did, there some people I felt uncomfortable with precisely because I had been such an ardent fan of theirs. Take the famous incident where I watched Nightwish and ended up in front of Tuomas Holopainen. I think to understand just how I felt you have to realise that I admired and fancied this man insanely. I was a terrible fangirl but it didn't bother me because I presumed I would never meet him. Wrong!
I remember catching his eye and him giving me a very odd look because I was dancing. It took me right out of the moment because I was so into the music I'd almost forgotten he was there in front of me.
I always say as a joke, god, I hope I never meet so and so because I would be so embarrassed bearing in mind the thoughts I've had about them. I think as a fan I feel safer being a fan in private. I don't really think I want to meet the people I'm fans of.
Even using actors as casting inspiration has this element for me at least. I know it helps me as a writer to have them as a guiding point and inspiration, but when you think about it, it is quite strange. Even though I came up with Eve long before I ever heard of Epica and Simone Simons, she is the face of Eve Ravensbourne for me. I wrote a 124,000 word novel about how she ended up with Ben Barnes as Ghislain after a disastrous marriage to Askars as Nick and a mad doomed affair with Michael Fassbender as Jamie. By any standards I'm sure that could come across as strange. Or maybe I'm just overthinking the whole thing.
I'd actually like to know what people think on this one. Let's have a wee bit of discussion!
I'm trying to import everything over to DW but it's taking an age.
I have been reading a couple of comms over there including this very interesting one writingthewall devoted to meta about RPF which is a subject I'm fascinated by in a weird way. I think because I'm wrestling with the idea of it in my head. It's strange how your boundaries shift and change as you spend more time in fandom. If you had said to me two or three years ago that I would read RPF I would have told you you were mistaken. Then again, I could have said the same about slash in my teens. If you had said I would end up writing a historical romance with male/male and male /female elements I would have never believed it and yet here I am writing 'Songbirds'.
I think with the experience of 'Songbirds' and even to a lesser extent 'The Poignard' the fact that it was historical fiction helped me tackle the story. They're dead and gone, whatever I write can't hurt them.
Writing about people that are still alive and I may conceivably meet seems to be a more complicated kettle of fish. Not that I've met many actual celebrities but in the event that I did, there some people I felt uncomfortable with precisely because I had been such an ardent fan of theirs. Take the famous incident where I watched Nightwish and ended up in front of Tuomas Holopainen. I think to understand just how I felt you have to realise that I admired and fancied this man insanely. I was a terrible fangirl but it didn't bother me because I presumed I would never meet him. Wrong!
I remember catching his eye and him giving me a very odd look because I was dancing. It took me right out of the moment because I was so into the music I'd almost forgotten he was there in front of me.
I always say as a joke, god, I hope I never meet so and so because I would be so embarrassed bearing in mind the thoughts I've had about them. I think as a fan I feel safer being a fan in private. I don't really think I want to meet the people I'm fans of.
Even using actors as casting inspiration has this element for me at least. I know it helps me as a writer to have them as a guiding point and inspiration, but when you think about it, it is quite strange. Even though I came up with Eve long before I ever heard of Epica and Simone Simons, she is the face of Eve Ravensbourne for me. I wrote a 124,000 word novel about how she ended up with Ben Barnes as Ghislain after a disastrous marriage to Askars as Nick and a mad doomed affair with Michael Fassbender as Jamie. By any standards I'm sure that could come across as strange. Or maybe I'm just overthinking the whole thing.
I'd actually like to know what people think on this one. Let's have a wee bit of discussion!
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- Wed, 03:51: but of a stressy day up in box. Still struggling with lacing up projector:( #fml
- Wed, 03:53: can't spell either I see. I suppose should just get on with 'Songbirds' and forget about it
- Wed, 03:54: Really want a kindle. They're doing them in Carphone Warehouse now. Perhaps I should get one of those netbook and contract packages they do
- Wed, 04:04: Need new computer as this one is a POS and annoying me a lot. Need new writing tools!
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- Wed, 16:59: Photo: omgthatdress: This dress is exquisite. http://tumblr.com/xe120mwy01
- Wed, 17:04: LJ is out again, I see. Very depressing!
- Wed, 17:09: Ugh, why am I next to the one person in the library who insists on having a loud conversation in German next to me? #whyme?
- Wed, 17:10: Not asking for complete hush but dear god, I cannot concentrate when you're sat there nearly shouting into the phone. #fml
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Real life and some radical thoughts on 'Songbirds'
The Mother's Day present is bought, the cake is collected. Now I have to actually give her it tomorrow. I hope she likes it but we'll see.
Today was really long and dragged because no one was in. I saw the end of 'Sucker Punch' and I couldn't help but feel it was a bit disturbing to be honest. I don't know if I really want to see it. Surprisingly they made it a 12A so that's caused controversy with parents. Great!
I was discussing how long 'Songbirds' was getting especially as I was reaching 100k and to be honest there's still quite a bit that needs to be done.![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
emerald_skies suggested that I should split it into two. It's a radical idea, but it has merit. I would be able to go deeper into the whole relationship with Pierre and Bettina, Tom's crisis and Rob's romance with Flora in more detail. I feel part of the problem is that I need to sort out the end of the novel. It's getting there but it's just finishing the draft before tearing it apart and making it the best it can be. I really would like to publish this one. There's just something about the characters and their story that I really want to do justice.
Edit: For anyone that is following my writing on A03...
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Today was really long and dragged because no one was in. I saw the end of 'Sucker Punch' and I couldn't help but feel it was a bit disturbing to be honest. I don't know if I really want to see it. Surprisingly they made it a 12A so that's caused controversy with parents. Great!
I was discussing how long 'Songbirds' was getting especially as I was reaching 100k and to be honest there's still quite a bit that needs to be done.
emerald_skies suggested that I should split it into two. It's a radical idea, but it has merit. I would be able to go deeper into the whole relationship with Pierre and Bettina, Tom's crisis and Rob's romance with Flora in more detail. I feel part of the problem is that I need to sort out the end of the novel. It's getting there but it's just finishing the draft before tearing it apart and making it the best it can be. I really would like to publish this one. There's just something about the characters and their story that I really want to do justice.Edit: For anyone that is following my writing on A03...
I'm at
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reading challenge, and real life
I thought I'd better do a quick entry about the books read in March.I still want to to carry on this reading challenge for the year. Although I feel I need to start reading things that are a bit more highbrow. I still have more ebooks than I strictly know what to do with. My TBR pile is off the chain at the moment. I doubt I will ever get through it.
Trilby - George du Maurier
The Highwayman - Emily Vainglory
Almost like being in love - Steve Kluger
The Nobleman and the Spy - Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon
Undeniable Magnetism - Bonnie Dee
Test of Faith - Aleksandr Voinov and Raev Gray
The Prince who never smiled - Pepper Espinoza
Jungle Heat - Bonnie Dee
In other news, I got the projectionist position. We started the training today. There's a lot to take in, but so far (fingers crossed) no major mishaps. I even managed to lace up the projector twice although that a complex job. So much to remember and we have to do it in three weeks. On average it's meant to take 6 months , so we're really up against it. I have to get some new uniform as well so that's something I have to do.
I also have to buy a Mother's Day card and present. I already got a cake so I hope she likes it, I think Kwesi is going to take her out for lunch somewhere but as usual I'm working.
As for 'Songbirds' that's sitting at 90k. Ideally I want it to be done by 100k max but there's so much I haven't tackled properly yet! I am starting to get a bit worried. It can't be too long because it won't be publishable and it will be a huge mess to edit, but I need to finish the actual story! What am I going to do?
Trilby - George du Maurier
The Highwayman - Emily Vainglory
Almost like being in love - Steve Kluger
The Nobleman and the Spy - Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon
Undeniable Magnetism - Bonnie Dee
Test of Faith - Aleksandr Voinov and Raev Gray
The Prince who never smiled - Pepper Espinoza
Jungle Heat - Bonnie Dee
In other news, I got the projectionist position. We started the training today. There's a lot to take in, but so far (fingers crossed) no major mishaps. I even managed to lace up the projector twice although that a complex job. So much to remember and we have to do it in three weeks. On average it's meant to take 6 months , so we're really up against it. I have to get some new uniform as well so that's something I have to do.
I also have to buy a Mother's Day card and present. I already got a cake so I hope she likes it, I think Kwesi is going to take her out for lunch somewhere but as usual I'm working.
As for 'Songbirds' that's sitting at 90k. Ideally I want it to be done by 100k max but there's so much I haven't tackled properly yet! I am starting to get a bit worried. It can't be too long because it won't be publishable and it will be a huge mess to edit, but I need to finish the actual story! What am I going to do?
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- Wed, 23:02: Starting my training for P/T projectionist job. Shouldn't I be pleased not scared?
- Wed, 23:03: I shouldn't be such a pessimist, should I? I might end up being OK at it.
- Wed, 23:07: Can't think of a decent Mother's day present. #fml
- Wed, 23:11: Armie Hammer as a fairytale prince has got to be the most apt casting of all time. But who's going to be his Snow White?
- Wed, 23:12: Please don't let it be someone annoying and basic. I like the idea of Saoirse Ronan, but she does seems a bit young compared to him :(
- Wed, 23:20: Photo: omgthatdress: http://tumblr.com/xe11xr57tu
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- Tue, 23:30: Video: The Borgias Promo Love the use of Jillian by Within Temptation! http://tumblr.com/xe11xcqlgs
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Just got back from Ben's wedding reception which was actually quite fun. They had it at Quainton Railway Centre which was a creative venue to choose. It was a bit of a nightmare to get to, though especially in the dark. Ben and Loren looked very happy, and the bride's dress was lovely. I can't imagine myself ever doing but they're happy enough and they've been together for years.
Quite a few people turned up to the do, so that was good. I even managed to be civil to Nicola. You would have been proud of me. I did feel a bit lonely and wished I was there with someone but I think that's just the nature of weddings, isn't it?
I bought a brilliant pair of Flat Black boots for the do which I'm in love with. I was a bit worried they wouldn't fit but they were perfect. The only quibble I would have is that the calves were way too big for my liking but I can't complain that hard about it considering they were knocked down to £15. I also realised that I really do need to actually buy going out clothes as I normally don't and then when there's an event I have no freaking idea what to wear.
I don't really want to work tomorrow but I'll just have to grit my teeth. The interview is on Tuesday so I need to get the CV ready and then put it out of my mind. I think that it going to be my best option. As for the other issue well to be honest he started it. I didn't have to participate but it's done now. I just have to trust that we can both be mature about it.
Read a couple of Gay Romances which were interesting enough. It's nearly time for another Reading Challenge post. I don't think I reached my target of 20 books, but I made a respectable stab at it. Perhaps 20 books a months is a little ambitious with all my commitments and trying to write as well.
Quite a few people turned up to the do, so that was good. I even managed to be civil to Nicola. You would have been proud of me. I did feel a bit lonely and wished I was there with someone but I think that's just the nature of weddings, isn't it?
I bought a brilliant pair of Flat Black boots for the do which I'm in love with. I was a bit worried they wouldn't fit but they were perfect. The only quibble I would have is that the calves were way too big for my liking but I can't complain that hard about it considering they were knocked down to £15. I also realised that I really do need to actually buy going out clothes as I normally don't and then when there's an event I have no freaking idea what to wear.
I don't really want to work tomorrow but I'll just have to grit my teeth. The interview is on Tuesday so I need to get the CV ready and then put it out of my mind. I think that it going to be my best option. As for the other issue well to be honest he started it. I didn't have to participate but it's done now. I just have to trust that we can both be mature about it.
Read a couple of Gay Romances which were interesting enough. It's nearly time for another Reading Challenge post. I don't think I reached my target of 20 books, but I made a respectable stab at it. Perhaps 20 books a months is a little ambitious with all my commitments and trying to write as well.
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short excerpt of Songbirds
I'm in the middle of writing a disturbing sequence about Tom in the mental hospital after he is forced to undergo therapy for homosexuality as a condition for the charges being dropped. I'm kind of creeping myself out after doing the research on Electroconvulsive therapy. I think this would mess anyone up to be honest. This represents rock bottom for him.
( Tom in distress )
Now bear in mind this is still quite rough in nature and needs work. I might do another post later with another section, see how it's hanging together.
( Tom in distress )
Now bear in mind this is still quite rough in nature and needs work. I might do another post later with another section, see how it's hanging together.
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update on job change, songbirds and other things
I'm kind of anxious, now that I know when they're going to be interviewing for the projectionist position. Next Tuesday, which doesn't give that long to prepare.
I still don't really know whether this is what I want to be honest. I can foresee a whole bunch of trouble arising from this, seeing as if I get the position I will be working with Neil extensively and let's just say there's been a certain amount of semi-flirtatious banter going on over the years.
Do I really want to be in a position where he's going to be my line manager? Seeing as I distinctly remember at least one occasion where he tried to get off with me and I kind of knocked him back. This is something that frankly is bothering me a bit.
The only thing is I really do need the extra money and I need a change. But can I handle it, that's the question?
I think the first thing I'm going to do if I get it is actually pay for a new laptop as this one is winding me up. The USB ports are really irritating and interfere when I'm working.I'd also like a more modern desktop with a decent screen, and decent wireless internet access. I miss that so freaking much, you have no idea.
I have been semi working on a subs letter for Songbirds. When this is done and frankly I hope it's soon I want to get it critted properly.
I'm actually considering paying someone to do it professionally, but of course it's going to have to be the very best it can be. No loose ends or dodgy formatting! I literally will be so happy to finally finish this freaking draft, you have no idea. I also want to finish my fics and rejig 'Troubadour' as it's a bit of a mess. I wish I didn't have to rush to try and finish it.
I also need to check the Scrivener site to find out if the Windows release is ready yet. I want to use my Nano discount, seeing as I earned it.
No fic recs at the moment. I feel like I haven't read any for ages.I just haven't got the time to cacth up but I will soon, I promise. I don't have any holiday from work until late May because of Easter and the whole Royal Wedding hooha.
Somehow I've got to fit in five weeks because they've decided to do it that way instead of giving us lieu days. In which case I think they should reinstate double time on bank holidays. There is absolute no incentive to do them now expect for the fact you get rota'd for the buggers and you just have to suck it up.
One of my workmates is getting married so I might make an appearance at the reception. It's been a long time since I went to a social event. I was asking about the wedding list, but he couldn't even remember what site it was on. I really have no idea what to get seeing as I'm more familiar with him, since I work with him. Kind of tricky, but I feel obligated to do something since I'm going to the reception. It's in Quainton, which is going to be interesting to get to.
Edit: I don't know if I mentioned the Armie Hammer comm, but there is one.
Now we just need some action up in here, rather than just on Tumblr. I also found this in the Wall Street Journal Magazine A Lighter Shade of Pale - Armie Hammer models in WSJ magazine
I still don't really know whether this is what I want to be honest. I can foresee a whole bunch of trouble arising from this, seeing as if I get the position I will be working with Neil extensively and let's just say there's been a certain amount of semi-flirtatious banter going on over the years.
Do I really want to be in a position where he's going to be my line manager? Seeing as I distinctly remember at least one occasion where he tried to get off with me and I kind of knocked him back. This is something that frankly is bothering me a bit.
The only thing is I really do need the extra money and I need a change. But can I handle it, that's the question?
I think the first thing I'm going to do if I get it is actually pay for a new laptop as this one is winding me up. The USB ports are really irritating and interfere when I'm working.I'd also like a more modern desktop with a decent screen, and decent wireless internet access. I miss that so freaking much, you have no idea.
I have been semi working on a subs letter for Songbirds. When this is done and frankly I hope it's soon I want to get it critted properly.
I'm actually considering paying someone to do it professionally, but of course it's going to have to be the very best it can be. No loose ends or dodgy formatting! I literally will be so happy to finally finish this freaking draft, you have no idea. I also want to finish my fics and rejig 'Troubadour' as it's a bit of a mess. I wish I didn't have to rush to try and finish it.
I also need to check the Scrivener site to find out if the Windows release is ready yet. I want to use my Nano discount, seeing as I earned it.
No fic recs at the moment. I feel like I haven't read any for ages.I just haven't got the time to cacth up but I will soon, I promise. I don't have any holiday from work until late May because of Easter and the whole Royal Wedding hooha.
Somehow I've got to fit in five weeks because they've decided to do it that way instead of giving us lieu days. In which case I think they should reinstate double time on bank holidays. There is absolute no incentive to do them now expect for the fact you get rota'd for the buggers and you just have to suck it up.
One of my workmates is getting married so I might make an appearance at the reception. It's been a long time since I went to a social event. I was asking about the wedding list, but he couldn't even remember what site it was on. I really have no idea what to get seeing as I'm more familiar with him, since I work with him. Kind of tricky, but I feel obligated to do something since I'm going to the reception. It's in Quainton, which is going to be interesting to get to.
Edit: I don't know if I mentioned the Armie Hammer comm, but there is one.
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Now we just need some action up in here, rather than just on Tumblr. I also found this in the Wall Street Journal Magazine A Lighter Shade of Pale - Armie Hammer models in WSJ magazine
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- Thu, 00:51: #listeningto "Epica, Safeguard To Paradise" http://tuniver.se/artist/Epica/album/The%20Divine%20Conspiracy/song/Safeguard%20To%20Paradise
- Thu, 00:57: I have no idea when they're going to interview us for the projectionist position. Wish I knew what's what. Hate being in the dark, frankly.
- Thu, 00:59: Can't believe Elizabeth Taylor is dead :( End of an era
- Thu, 03:07: "Eventually I discovered for myself the utterly simple prescription for creativity: Be intensely..." http://tumblr.com/xe11v304ug
- Thu, 05:28: Audio: › john legend “rolling in the deep” [adele cover] Need a download of this now! http://tumblr.com/xe11v4fufr
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- Tue, 18:53: REBLOG IF YOU HONESTLY THOUGHT YOU’D NEVER GET OVER 10 FOLLOWERS. http://tumblr.com/xe11ultzp4
- Tue, 22:01: Filling up those plot holes in 'Songbirds' and trying not to worry about this whole interview business
- Tue, 22:02: I'm a bit conflicted, thought. What if I get the job and I have no time to write? I need to write and I want to finish something this year!
- Tue, 22:03: Really do need the extra cash, but what if I can't handle the pressure? Do I really want this?
- Tue, 22:04: To be honest , I'm scared of change. I know that's what this is.
- Tue, 22:05: I can't abandon 'Songbirds'. That would break my heart.
- Wed, 00:05: RT @ebertchicago: Screen Archives will make limited editions of out-of-print DVDs, starting with Welles in Huston's "The Kremlin Letter. ...
- Wed, 02:34: Photo: This was me on my birthday this year… http://tumblr.com/xe11urevk9
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* I haven't done a proper post for ages, just these Twitter posts so I thought I had better do a quick one just before work. This week is a bit shitty because I have to wait 'til Wednesday for payday and then I have to shell out an extra £200 pounds so I'm going to be short. So annoying. I feel like I work constantly just to scrape by on the bare minimum.
I'm worried about this projectionist thing. I don't really know if I have what it takes to be a projectionist. I know they are going to train us for three weeks in the event that we get the job, but it's a lot of responsibility and pressure. Can I handle it? I don't think I will have time to write and it's important to me. Do I really want to be at work's beck and call in at 6 -7 in the morning, doing 14 hours shifts at times. I don't know if this is a good idea.
I wish I could make a decision and stick to it. Where's my intuition when I need it, eh?
* 'Songbirds' is ticking along. I would like to get to 85k at least and at least tackle most of my notes I have accumulated in my notebook. I know how the story is meant to go but it's getting it out onto the page that's the problem. Remembering when I blithely though I would finish this draft by March? Well, that totally didn't happen! I am concerned, mostly because I need to start the sequel, but it's difficult to do that when you're still working on this one. I also don't want it to become a huge unwieldy monster.
* I'm trawling through 'The Charioteer' by Mary Renault. To be honest it's a bit of a slog. I'm hoping it gets better as I get further in but at the moment it's not grabbing me. I also read 'Warrior Prince' by JP Bowie which was a good story, but just occasionally there seemed to be just that little too much sex for it to be believable. I don't know if that's what I should have expected and I'm just being picky for no reason, I kept on thinking 'Would they really be having it off now?'
* I'm not doing Script Frenzy as I'm too busy and I haven't thought of a story. I know I said that with Nano and then I came up with 'Songbirds' but I really must get on with this freaking draft!
I'm worried about this projectionist thing. I don't really know if I have what it takes to be a projectionist. I know they are going to train us for three weeks in the event that we get the job, but it's a lot of responsibility and pressure. Can I handle it? I don't think I will have time to write and it's important to me. Do I really want to be at work's beck and call in at 6 -7 in the morning, doing 14 hours shifts at times. I don't know if this is a good idea.
I wish I could make a decision and stick to it. Where's my intuition when I need it, eh?
* 'Songbirds' is ticking along. I would like to get to 85k at least and at least tackle most of my notes I have accumulated in my notebook. I know how the story is meant to go but it's getting it out onto the page that's the problem. Remembering when I blithely though I would finish this draft by March? Well, that totally didn't happen! I am concerned, mostly because I need to start the sequel, but it's difficult to do that when you're still working on this one. I also don't want it to become a huge unwieldy monster.
* I'm trawling through 'The Charioteer' by Mary Renault. To be honest it's a bit of a slog. I'm hoping it gets better as I get further in but at the moment it's not grabbing me. I also read 'Warrior Prince' by JP Bowie which was a good story, but just occasionally there seemed to be just that little too much sex for it to be believable. I don't know if that's what I should have expected and I'm just being picky for no reason, I kept on thinking 'Would they really be having it off now?'
* I'm not doing Script Frenzy as I'm too busy and I haven't thought of a story. I know I said that with Nano and then I came up with 'Songbirds' but I really must get on with this freaking draft!