Piece of Cake

Four and a half hours to spare.



It's too early to assess what I've got here. The past 60 hours have just been a writing frenzy, though, incongruously, I feel like the latest stuff is closer to the tone I was looking for than the stuff I slaved over for a considerably longer period of time. I guess that's what the whole deal is supposed to accomplish, letting go of your inhibitions and just write. See how it comes out.

Regardless, it's too bad I won't be able to finish the novel, since I'm about to die from the effort.

Please to enjoy an excerpt:

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

Actually, the format is all screwed up and it won't read well here and everyone will just get pissed off looking at it, so, if you really want to read something, I'll upload a portion to the NaNo site and you can read it on my profile page (JoeSpeaker), if you're so inclined (though you'll need to register).

I have so many people to thank for their encouragement and support (including one actual flogging), but don't want to miss anyone by singling folks out here. I hope you all know who you are anyway, but if there's any doubt, I will express my gratitude in nine days time (perhaps with something drinkable). Still, I'd be remiss if I didn't publicly acknowledge the dear and patient wife, who had to deal with an extra special brand of creative anxiety this past month. She remains my biggest supporter, my tireless confidante and the absolute joy of my life. And without her, nothing is possible.