Mama Diaries

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Nano?

 


This month's question is, "Have you ever participated in National Novel Writer's Month? Why or why not?

No, I'm afraid I haven't participated in the Nano challenge. It's a good thing and can result in a very productive month of writing. I just don't have time. Maybe if I ever retire...

Have you participated?  Were you successful at completing the required number of words? 


This month I took a mega vacation. It was a celebration of our first anniversary. We visited Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, San Francisco, Tucson, and Salt Lake City. I think I need a vacation from my vacation!

Other cool news:  The Bubba and Squirt books are going to be available as audiobooks! The narrator is an awesome 12-year-old British actor. So excited about this!


Here are a few photos from the trip:










23 comments:

  1. November is too busy for me to consider Nano. Sounds like you had a whirlwind trip. Those are some nice cities.

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    1. It was a fabulous trip! Visited many places I haven't seen before.

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  2. You had a lovely holiday - I hope you've recovered from it now.
    I did NaNo once and completed it but felt flat at the end of it as there was no follow up. I don't know what I was expecting, really.

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    1. I thought there would be some recognition for having completed it. It's quite an accomplishment!

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  3. That's awesome you went on a big vacation to celebrate your anniversary. I don't have time for NaNo either.

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  4. That sounds like quite the trip. I hope you had a blast. And yeah, you always need a vacation from the vacation.

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    1. Tell me about it! My vacations are never about sitting around and relaxing. We have to pack in as much as possible!

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  5. That looks like an awesome trip! Worth missing IWSG day for.

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    1. It was one of the most memorable vacations I've taken!

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  6. You had quite a trip. I've enjoyed the photos on Fb. That's exciting news about the Bubba & Squirt books.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. The first audio book should be ready soon. I can't wait to hear it!

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  7. Sure looks like a great trip and you went all over indeed. Great news on your books too. Never wanted to bother with nano here.

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  8. I thought the mermaid was a big statue....
    Have a great weekend

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    1. That's the Girl in a Wetsuit. Not the famous mermaid statue in Denmark. Looks a little like it, though!

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  9. Gorgeous photos. NaNo can be fun, but it can also be stressful if it doesn't line up with your goals. For me, this year, it just doesn't match what I want to do.

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    1. I think that it's amazing that you've participated. Kudos to you!

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  10. Your post is a masterpiece—brilliant, insightful, and thoroughly engaging. Thanks for sharing your valuable perspective with us!

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  11. No, no and NO. I say no to NaNo. A short novel in 30 days? Pheh. That's not writing in my unhumble opinion. Might as well let AI do this sort of job, and I dare say, in thirty minutes.
    Lovely photos.

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    1. Haha! I'd say a short novel in 30 days is a tough order! I can barely get one out in 10 years!

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  12. Hope your audio book launch went well! I haven't dipped my toe in that yet.

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    1. The launch happens soon. I'm really looking forward to hearing it!

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