Pages written: 129
Pages proof read: 129
Pages to go: 171
Days remaining: 98 days
Tonight I am very impressed with myself. I was able to add 9 pages of material to my sequel....yep you read that right 9 FREAKING PAGES in one night. Truthfully I'm only stopping because my children will be awake in 7 hours (if I'm lucky) and I need to get some sleep before then. I hate being on a role and having to stop but life continues whether you are writing a book or not. :) Will add more tomorrow if I can, until then I'm off to sleep.
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Goal: Day 34
Pages written: 120
Pages proof read: 120
Pages to go: 180
Days remaining: 99 days
Looking back at the past week I am very annoyed with myself. Yes, some situations, like my laptop, were unavoidable but I know that if I had written more of my sequel before I had computer issues missing those few days wouldn't have made a difference. With less than 100 days to go now I am starting to feel a little bit of the pressure, but I'm trying not to let it get to me and ruin my sequel. Just because I'm on a deadline, for myself, doesn't mean I want my book to anyless AWESOME :)
With that in mind I have decided to keep all my characters, however I'm planning to ensure each plays a part in the bigger picture and not just serve a purpose for a fleeting moment or a few pages worth of material. Tonight I was able to complete 2 more pages, as well as go back and do some adjusting to my side characters to make them stand out a little more. Really feeling good about the sequel and can't wait to get down to the big fight scene at the end...its going to be AWESOME.
Well, its late and since my babies won't care how much sleep I got I must stop writing for the night...don't you hate when you finally get on a roll with something you have to stop for some reason or another? I hate it.
Thank you for reading.
Alison
THFEC
Ps. SOOOO EXCITED FOR NEW MOON....I CAN'T WAIT. ONLY 53 DAY and 23 HOURS TO GO!!! :) LOL
Pages proof read: 120
Pages to go: 180
Days remaining: 99 days
Looking back at the past week I am very annoyed with myself. Yes, some situations, like my laptop, were unavoidable but I know that if I had written more of my sequel before I had computer issues missing those few days wouldn't have made a difference. With less than 100 days to go now I am starting to feel a little bit of the pressure, but I'm trying not to let it get to me and ruin my sequel. Just because I'm on a deadline, for myself, doesn't mean I want my book to anyless AWESOME :)
With that in mind I have decided to keep all my characters, however I'm planning to ensure each plays a part in the bigger picture and not just serve a purpose for a fleeting moment or a few pages worth of material. Tonight I was able to complete 2 more pages, as well as go back and do some adjusting to my side characters to make them stand out a little more. Really feeling good about the sequel and can't wait to get down to the big fight scene at the end...its going to be AWESOME.
Well, its late and since my babies won't care how much sleep I got I must stop writing for the night...don't you hate when you finally get on a roll with something you have to stop for some reason or another? I hate it.
Thank you for reading.
Alison
THFEC
Ps. SOOOO EXCITED FOR NEW MOON....I CAN'T WAIT. ONLY 53 DAY and 23 HOURS TO GO!!! :) LOL
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
NEW MOON UPDATE!!
Hey there followers,
Okay, I just wanted to give you a heads up. I know I haven't updated the blog for a few days but I've had some website/laptop issues. My husband Josh is wiping the slate and reinstalling everything...don't worry book & sequel both being saved (I hope) so I should be able to continue adding new information tomorrow, September 24th. *fingers crossed* I'm really loving my sequel at this point and have starting working out how to make the end flow a little better. Debating right now about removing a new character I brought into the story...I already have the main 6 returning and have added 4 more since the story started 118 pages ago...so trying to work out if I should keep them all or remove one/two. I don't want to overwhelm the readers with getting to know more people.
Any ideas or thoughts please let me know.
Now I bet you're wondering why I put the title of this post as NEW MOON UPDATE when I haven't even mentioned it yet :) Well, now I will give you the update. As everyone knows the movie is completed and they are in the process of filming Eclipse currently, my favorite book. Well, tickets for New Moon have been on sale for about two weeks and it was recorded on Friday, September 18th that New MOON sales crushed all ticket sales for movies that opened that day, September 18th...so wait...Yes, you heard me right.
New MOON, which doesn't open until November 20th beat out all movies that came out last Friday for ticket sales.
LOL Funny I know. Us Twilighters know what we want :) I personally have purchased tickets for a 3.10 AM showing on November 20th..yes, you read the time correct.. and have tickets for the New Moon Experience in Utah on November 19th and 20th, which includes a movie showing at 7 PM on the Friday, November 20th. Needless to say I will be commenting on the movie in the earlier hours of the morning come November 20th and will be able to tell you if its still exciting after the second viewing later on that day.
For updates on twilight events and the filming of Eclipse I would recommend the website of www.twilightmoms.com as they are always posting new pictures from the set and giving twitter updates from the cast. Looks beautiful :)
Oh and before I log off I just wanted to say how sad I am that The Mitch Hansen Band didn't make the New Moon Soundtrack :( SUMMIT YOU MISSED OUT ON MEGA SALES. The Mitch Hansen Band would have been a great addition to the soundtrack as they capture the book perfectly in the words they use....well, I guess we'll just need to keep our fingers crossed for the Eclipse soundtrack. Keep listening they are AWESOME :)
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Okay, I just wanted to give you a heads up. I know I haven't updated the blog for a few days but I've had some website/laptop issues. My husband Josh is wiping the slate and reinstalling everything...don't worry book & sequel both being saved (I hope) so I should be able to continue adding new information tomorrow, September 24th. *fingers crossed* I'm really loving my sequel at this point and have starting working out how to make the end flow a little better. Debating right now about removing a new character I brought into the story...I already have the main 6 returning and have added 4 more since the story started 118 pages ago...so trying to work out if I should keep them all or remove one/two. I don't want to overwhelm the readers with getting to know more people.
Any ideas or thoughts please let me know.
Now I bet you're wondering why I put the title of this post as NEW MOON UPDATE when I haven't even mentioned it yet :) Well, now I will give you the update. As everyone knows the movie is completed and they are in the process of filming Eclipse currently, my favorite book. Well, tickets for New Moon have been on sale for about two weeks and it was recorded on Friday, September 18th that New MOON sales crushed all ticket sales for movies that opened that day, September 18th...so wait...Yes, you heard me right.
New MOON, which doesn't open until November 20th beat out all movies that came out last Friday for ticket sales.
LOL Funny I know. Us Twilighters know what we want :) I personally have purchased tickets for a 3.10 AM showing on November 20th..yes, you read the time correct.. and have tickets for the New Moon Experience in Utah on November 19th and 20th, which includes a movie showing at 7 PM on the Friday, November 20th. Needless to say I will be commenting on the movie in the earlier hours of the morning come November 20th and will be able to tell you if its still exciting after the second viewing later on that day.
For updates on twilight events and the filming of Eclipse I would recommend the website of www.twilightmoms.com as they are always posting new pictures from the set and giving twitter updates from the cast. Looks beautiful :)
Oh and before I log off I just wanted to say how sad I am that The Mitch Hansen Band didn't make the New Moon Soundtrack :( SUMMIT YOU MISSED OUT ON MEGA SALES. The Mitch Hansen Band would have been a great addition to the soundtrack as they capture the book perfectly in the words they use....well, I guess we'll just need to keep our fingers crossed for the Eclipse soundtrack. Keep listening they are AWESOME :)
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Goal: Day 28
Pages written: 117
Pages proof read: 117
Pages to go: 182
Days remaining: 106 days
Regrettably the dates are correct. I haven't updated my blog for 5 days...please forgive me :) My schedule has been a hectic one. And as everyone knows sometimes life just takes over and before you know it weeks have gone by. Tonight I was able to add another page to my sequel and I am sooo excited to annouce that I was also able to figure out how it will end. No, I don't mean just the end fight but the entire sequel...now I just have to fill the gaps and get it all down on paper :) or on the laptop as the case may be.
Birthday Parties + working night shifts + needing a vacation = 1 page done in 5 days
I am planning to have a vacation, well 4 day weekend shortly, so hopefully I will be able to get some serious writing done...in between watching the kids and cleaning the house :) LOL
Thank you for your support and reading my blog
Alison
THFEC
P.s, It is just me who can't get enough of the 3rd New Moon trailer?....AWESOME!! :) Chris W. is a genius..like me LOL
Pages proof read: 117
Pages to go: 182
Days remaining: 106 days
Regrettably the dates are correct. I haven't updated my blog for 5 days...please forgive me :) My schedule has been a hectic one. And as everyone knows sometimes life just takes over and before you know it weeks have gone by. Tonight I was able to add another page to my sequel and I am sooo excited to annouce that I was also able to figure out how it will end. No, I don't mean just the end fight but the entire sequel...now I just have to fill the gaps and get it all down on paper :) or on the laptop as the case may be.
Birthday Parties + working night shifts + needing a vacation = 1 page done in 5 days
I am planning to have a vacation, well 4 day weekend shortly, so hopefully I will be able to get some serious writing done...in between watching the kids and cleaning the house :) LOL
Thank you for your support and reading my blog
Alison
THFEC
P.s, It is just me who can't get enough of the 3rd New Moon trailer?....AWESOME!! :) Chris W. is a genius..like me LOL
Monday, September 14, 2009
Goal: Day 23/Twilight New Moon Update
Before I report on my sequel tonight I just wanted to say I have seen the 3rd New Moon trailer on the MTV.com website and was blown away. From all the pictures I have seen and the trailers I believe Chris has done us crazy Twilighters proud. From just the trailers I can tell that this movie will be better than Twilight and more catered towards men, with all the action, but hey I'm one of the ladies that love a good action movie. If you haven't had a chance to check out the trailer yet see http://www.mtv.com/ for it and all the VMA action you may have missed last night.
Pages written: 116
Pages proof read: 116
Pages to go: 183
Days remaining: 111 days
Tonight I feel I achieved a great goal. I completed 4 more pages and was able to tie up some loose end in my sequel. I believe this book may even be better than the first one :) *fingers crossed* I know short and sweet but I am really tired.
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Pages written: 116
Pages proof read: 116
Pages to go: 183
Days remaining: 111 days
Tonight I feel I achieved a great goal. I completed 4 more pages and was able to tie up some loose end in my sequel. I believe this book may even be better than the first one :) *fingers crossed* I know short and sweet but I am really tired.
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Goal: Day 21
Pages written: 112
Pages proof read: 112
Pages to go: 187
Days remaining: 113 days
Today I was able to add another 2 pages to my sequel and I'm very pleased with the new twists and turns I have added for my characters. Sometimes I feel bad for what my character must go through but I feel that every problem they solve helps them become better people. And yes, I do think of my characters as real people who tell me about their story. While writing a story I feel like the simple viewer, I explain what happens as I see everything, but it is the people who make the story. It is their choices, their flaws and their acheievements that make the story great and I am pleased that my characters chose me to tell their side of things...although after a few scenes of hardship from me they may doubt that decision.
I am seriously excited to find out where the story goes and what new twists will come at the end. As I sleep my characters wait and to them I say please be patient I will return to you in the morning, for now the hour grows late and I'm exhausted. :)
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Pages proof read: 112
Pages to go: 187
Days remaining: 113 days
Today I was able to add another 2 pages to my sequel and I'm very pleased with the new twists and turns I have added for my characters. Sometimes I feel bad for what my character must go through but I feel that every problem they solve helps them become better people. And yes, I do think of my characters as real people who tell me about their story. While writing a story I feel like the simple viewer, I explain what happens as I see everything, but it is the people who make the story. It is their choices, their flaws and their acheievements that make the story great and I am pleased that my characters chose me to tell their side of things...although after a few scenes of hardship from me they may doubt that decision.
I am seriously excited to find out where the story goes and what new twists will come at the end. As I sleep my characters wait and to them I say please be patient I will return to you in the morning, for now the hour grows late and I'm exhausted. :)
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Friday, September 11, 2009
Goal: Day 20
Pages written: 110
Pages proof read: 110
Pages to go: 189
Days remaining: 114 days
Yes, you are reading the date correct. After having proof read for days up on days, both my sequel and I were in need of a break...not to mention I do find I get inspiration when I'm doing something else. So it has indeed been since Monday, September 7th since I even looked at my sequel.
Although today I am very proud of my progress. I wrote an additional 7 pages and feel the plot is rounding itself off nicely. I won't lie I am still getting concerned about the time frame but hopefully with spare time coming up I'll be able to knock out as many pages as I can. Don't you love vacations.
As the time is very late and I have to attend a 5 year olds birthday tomorrow I should be getting plenty of rest :) So goodnight all.
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Pages proof read: 110
Pages to go: 189
Days remaining: 114 days
Yes, you are reading the date correct. After having proof read for days up on days, both my sequel and I were in need of a break...not to mention I do find I get inspiration when I'm doing something else. So it has indeed been since Monday, September 7th since I even looked at my sequel.
Although today I am very proud of my progress. I wrote an additional 7 pages and feel the plot is rounding itself off nicely. I won't lie I am still getting concerned about the time frame but hopefully with spare time coming up I'll be able to knock out as many pages as I can. Don't you love vacations.
As the time is very late and I have to attend a 5 year olds birthday tomorrow I should be getting plenty of rest :) So goodnight all.
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Monday, September 7, 2009
Goal: Day 16
Pages written: 103
Pages proof read: 103
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 118 days
WOOHOO!!! I was able to finish proof reading all 103 pages as I wanted today. Now starting tomorrow I can get back to writing more material. Have some new great ideas for the end of the sequel and some parts in between I just need to polish up some loose ends. Soooo happy I finished off the proof reading though *wiping forehead* I had forgotten what a huge task that is. You may have noticed that I removed two pages worth of material, and no I didn't do that so that I could finish proof reading all the pages today. I admitted to myself that they just didn't work for my characters or the story so I took them out. Don't worry I'm sure I'll add loads more pages before too long.
Thank you for your continuing support.
Alison
THFEC
Pages proof read: 103
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 118 days
WOOHOO!!! I was able to finish proof reading all 103 pages as I wanted today. Now starting tomorrow I can get back to writing more material. Have some new great ideas for the end of the sequel and some parts in between I just need to polish up some loose ends. Soooo happy I finished off the proof reading though *wiping forehead* I had forgotten what a huge task that is. You may have noticed that I removed two pages worth of material, and no I didn't do that so that I could finish proof reading all the pages today. I admitted to myself that they just didn't work for my characters or the story so I took them out. Don't worry I'm sure I'll add loads more pages before too long.
Thank you for your continuing support.
Alison
THFEC
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Goal: Day 15
Pages written: 105
Pages proof read: 91
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 119 days
Yes, you are reading those numbers right :) I have now completed 91 pages of proof reading and added about two pages worth of material without really meaning too. Very impressed with my motivation today and looking forward to getting the rest proof read and new pages started tomorrow. I feel I am making great progress and hopefully will continue to improve my story as I go on. I have made several changes to character behavoir and speech to ensure the story is spicy, yet entertaining...although some people do say that spicy and entertaining are the same thing.
Spicy + Drama + Fantasy Elements = Entertainment :)
Thank you for your reading.
Alison
THFEC
Pages proof read: 91
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 119 days
Yes, you are reading those numbers right :) I have now completed 91 pages of proof reading and added about two pages worth of material without really meaning too. Very impressed with my motivation today and looking forward to getting the rest proof read and new pages started tomorrow. I feel I am making great progress and hopefully will continue to improve my story as I go on. I have made several changes to character behavoir and speech to ensure the story is spicy, yet entertaining...although some people do say that spicy and entertaining are the same thing.
Spicy + Drama + Fantasy Elements = Entertainment :)
Thank you for your reading.
Alison
THFEC
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Goal: Day Fourteen
Pages written: 101
Pages proof read: 71
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 120 days
Today, Saturday August 5th, I feel has been successful. I completed a total of 8 pages spent some time with my family and had a night out with my BFF.
FYI: All About Steve..great movie. Very funny. Sandra Bullock is just sooo funny at being a dork.
Well, it is late and I'm tired, since it is gone 1 am so I'm off to bed. Hopefully will have more time to get some serious pages done tomorrow.
Alison
THFEC
Pages proof read: 71
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 120 days
Today, Saturday August 5th, I feel has been successful. I completed a total of 8 pages spent some time with my family and had a night out with my BFF.
FYI: All About Steve..great movie. Very funny. Sandra Bullock is just sooo funny at being a dork.
Well, it is late and I'm tired, since it is gone 1 am so I'm off to bed. Hopefully will have more time to get some serious pages done tomorrow.
Alison
THFEC
Friday, September 4, 2009
Goal: Day Thirteen
Pages written: 101
Pages proof read: 63
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 121 days
Tonight I feel proud of myself for completing 13 pages. WOOHOO. And yes, with the three day weekend coming up I feel very positive about finishing the proof reading and starting new pages by Tuesday next week. I'm sooo tired from a long day and late shift that I'm heading to bed without further comment :)
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Pages proof read: 63
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 121 days
Tonight I feel proud of myself for completing 13 pages. WOOHOO. And yes, with the three day weekend coming up I feel very positive about finishing the proof reading and starting new pages by Tuesday next week. I'm sooo tired from a long day and late shift that I'm heading to bed without further comment :)
Thank you for reading
Alison
THFEC
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Goal: Day Twelve
Pages written: 101
Pages proof read: 51
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 122 days
Today I am very disappointed in myself. I've been unable to focus and due to this I wasted almost 4 hours of proof reading time on none projected related things. Yes, I read a few pages and got passed the half way mark but for saying I missed doing any yesterday that doesn't come close to making up for it. Now you may think I'm being too hard on myself but sometimes I find a good kick up the butt helps you become better and right now I'm in desparate need of motiviation and conviction to push me through to finish proof reading by the end of this weekend. Tomorrow I have no excuses since I'm not due to start working until 5 PM, so I have the entire day almost to get tons of pages done.
Come on Alison snap out of it. You can do this. Keep your eye on the goal!! :)
Sorry, a little pep talk there for me from me.
Blog Soon
Alison
THFEC
PS. Did everyone see those new Volturi pictures on Twilightmoms.com? WOW, is all I can say.
Pages proof read: 51
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 122 days
Today I am very disappointed in myself. I've been unable to focus and due to this I wasted almost 4 hours of proof reading time on none projected related things. Yes, I read a few pages and got passed the half way mark but for saying I missed doing any yesterday that doesn't come close to making up for it. Now you may think I'm being too hard on myself but sometimes I find a good kick up the butt helps you become better and right now I'm in desparate need of motiviation and conviction to push me through to finish proof reading by the end of this weekend. Tomorrow I have no excuses since I'm not due to start working until 5 PM, so I have the entire day almost to get tons of pages done.
Come on Alison snap out of it. You can do this. Keep your eye on the goal!! :)
Sorry, a little pep talk there for me from me.
Blog Soon
Alison
THFEC
PS. Did everyone see those new Volturi pictures on Twilightmoms.com? WOW, is all I can say.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Goal: Day Nine & Ten
Pages written: 101
Pages proof read: 48
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 123 days
Hello there followers,
Just a quick update before bed :) Pretty proud of myself for proof reading 10 pages over the course of two very busy days, honestly I'm lucky I was able to look through any the way my days were going. But I know still not even half way and the days are counting down super fast. Will try and proof read as much as I can the rest of the week. I want to have at least most of the proof reading done by this weekend so I can use the 3 day holiday weekend to start writing more pages.
Having one of my not thinking positive type days so will leave my comments at that. We all have these types of days right?
Alison
THFEC
Pages proof read: 48
Pages to go: 199
Days remaining: 123 days
Hello there followers,
Just a quick update before bed :) Pretty proud of myself for proof reading 10 pages over the course of two very busy days, honestly I'm lucky I was able to look through any the way my days were going. But I know still not even half way and the days are counting down super fast. Will try and proof read as much as I can the rest of the week. I want to have at least most of the proof reading done by this weekend so I can use the 3 day holiday weekend to start writing more pages.
Having one of my not thinking positive type days so will leave my comments at that. We all have these types of days right?
Alison
THFEC
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