Just a Quickie ....

.... as an update to my last blog post : Where have I been ....? 

Well, National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo is over.  Congratulations to everyone who participated and a super special congratulations to those who fulfilled the 50,000 word goal .... aka the winners.  You Rock!

No, I didn't reach the 50,000 word goal but am glad I took part.  I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't even officially enter my final word count, I was too busy writing. No really, I was engrossed in my novel and before I knew it, the midnight hour had long passed by.  

I enjoyed myself and learned so much that will assist me in future endeavors.  I really do need to make better use of available tools and resources that obviously are only beneficial when utilized.  I also learned a lot about my writing style.... which, I believe, is one of the reasons I didn't hit the mark (other reasons clearly outlined in previous blog post).  I discovered that I hinder myself, which comes as no surprise after all these years of being 'me'.  Every now and then it's good to rehash that part and realize it's the way I 'look' at it that is important.  

I haven't always seen the positive aspects and have a tendency to dwell on the negative in regards to myself.  It's more 'normal' for me to take this outcome as placing myself in the category of being a total failure, loser, not good enough... never was, never will be.... kind of attitude ... with a dash of pity party thrown in.  Therefore, giving myself an out .... permission not to 'go there' again.  I'm quite aware that when I let that sort of negativity take over, it gives me a deeper hole to dig myself out of. Not that I don't own a shovel, I do, several as a matter of fact.

Novel Title:  The Silver Flask 

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense

Final Word Count:  38,425

To be continued ......

~ Peace & Blessings ~

As Ever, Miss Stormy