New story!

When I told absolutely anyone that I'd finished my designated NaNoWriMo story without having reached my word count, they all said, "Why don't you start a new one?" So I did!

While Exchange in Eichstätt is still in the editing process, I've begun "Kat Shergill #3", which will pick up about a year after the last ended. No spoilers yet (and no release date for #2 yet). I might still not reach 50,000 words, but at least I'm giving it a real effort, and maybe 2 stories out of it.

Premature...

I was afraid this was going to happen. I ran out of story before I filled up my word count. 

What are you doing for Thanksgiving?

In my line of work I get asked the same questions a lot. The one most recently is: What are you doing for Thanksgiving?

I like to say something noble like "talk to my family for hours ... maybe get a videophone going", but I really just want to get this word count under control. I've got 4 days almost consecutively off, and I think I can pull this off. (but try explaining that to a stranger.)

Maybe I'll cook some Indian food in addition to whatever the Pilgrims would have eaten (twice-baked potatoes, right?).

Story vs. Words

There's a lot to be said about the feel of a book. The texture of the cover, the smell of the pages, etc, etc. When people find out I'm a writer and they catch me reading my Kindle, it often surprises them.
"Don't you love books?"
"Don't you just love words?"
Honestly, I've never been "in love" with either. Some books I've picked up have been rather disappointing or boring or forced on me. Everyone's favorite combination of "beautiful words"-- poetry -- has more often made me roll my eyes than wowed me.

Conclusion: I love stories.

To start off the new year, here are some stories I've enjoyed that are not in book form:


Granted, it's no longer running, but Lost is one of the best TV series I've ever seen. The mystery builds on itself through the seasons like a giant novel. Excellent cast and music!




The characters make this show work. Not only do you have a mystery to solve, you've got to put up with an OCD detective to get to the answer.





There's a lot going on with this series right now. While both incarnations deviate from the original (as TV and movies really have to do), they're so entertaining that the punching/explosions (movies ) and the modern era (BBC ) don't detract from the enjoyment of the story.



Want to share your favorites? I'm always looking for a good recommendation!