Tuesday, March 20, 2012

April is the Month for ME

So, big news in Libbyland.  The hubby and I have met all of our savings goals and paid off the car so, as a reward, I'm leaving my job two months ahead of schedule!  My last day will be in early April.  Expect me back blogosphere!

I was already starting to make really good progress on the novel; I'm on chapter three of the rewrite now.  I think I may have this draft done by June and ready for critique/edits by the end of June.  So, 2012 will see my first novel released.  This also means more time for short stories so expect the new collection soon (I know I keep saying this, but now I will actually have the time to do it.)

There may even be a few more Flash Fiction Fridays up my sleeve, we shall see.

In other news on the interwebs: if you saw my post last week you know I have a director buddy that's 
trying to raise money for a short movie.  They're at the half way mark and have released a new update.  Since so many people that read this blog are writers, I thought you would get a kick out of their take on plot twists:

Half Way Hostage Update from Unreal Classy on Vimeo.


The project is a dark comedy and reminds me a bit of Fargo in tone.  I've read the script and can't wait to see the final project.  Here's a link:
WORST NIGHT TO GROW A PAIR

And here is one of my favorite memes:

Oh Willy Wonka/Gene Wilder.  Everything sounds cooler when you say it.

How is your world?

11 comments:

  1. That's awesome! I can't wait to read your novel and the new collection. Congrats!

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  2. Thats awesome! Congrats on paying off the car! Having more time to write is a blessing. I need to get back to rewriting.

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  3. I loved Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka so much that I couldn't bring myself to watch the newer version of that movie, even though I do like Johnny Depp as an actor. And congratulations on achieving your goals and being able to leave your job early! That's the kind of thing that a lot of people can only dream about!

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  4. Yay, Libby gets to quit the job and get back to writing. That is good news.

    And I had to laugh at your post title. My birthday is in May and I always refer to it as the month of Me. Everyone should have their own month. :)

    Also, I shall have a pint in your honor while away in the UK.

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  5. Thanks guys!
    @LG - is this the trip to Wales? If so, yay research!!!!

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  6. Lucky you, here you are able to quit your job and I'm struggling to find one. :P

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  7. @Dwei - I'm lucky now. I will not be lucky when I have to find a new job in a new state. I know it's a bear!

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  8. congrats on paying off all your stuff. I wish I could say the same

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  9. Libby! Great news! Missed ya. Like the new blog layout.

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  10. Congrats, Libby. That is awesome!

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  11. Yeah! More Libby! I've missed you.

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