W.I.P. National Novel Writing Month

 

Welcome to November 2020!

Or, writing 50,000 in 30 days and trying to keep everything in order and have something coherent come out of it all.

I participate in National Novel Writing Month each year. Usually it’s where I can get thoughts down or other random ideas that have crossed my mind. This year I began trying to finish some chapters for a novel (the idea ran out) so I began another (which ran out). Now I am re-editing and re-writing some old pieces of work which still counts. So, here is a little tidbit of what I’ve been working on.

The day she went off to college was the best day of her life.

She was sad to leave behind friends, they were all sad to go their separate ways, but it was a new beginning. A new time to escape from their little town and move on to different things, to see what the world would become for each of them – graduation day was full of mixed feelings.

While everyone spent the weekend preparing for a summer full of fun, relaxation, expensive trips, or travelling, she spent it packing all of her belongings.

In spite of the mess she usually had around her, she’d gotten rid of everything that was absolutely necessary. All the small things that could be given away she sent on their way to others who would appreciate them better. By Sunday she had everything she needed to begin her new life away from home.

“Hey, why are you still up?”

She glanced up at her mom. For some reason she wasn’t finding it difficult to feel sad about leaving.

“Just making sure I have enough room for what I’m using tonight.”

“You do know that even college students come home on occasion,” her mom sat on the bed. “I’m trying to understand why you’re packing as though you’ll never come back.”

She sat down beside her mom.

“Yeah, I guess I could leave some stuff –”

Her mother shook her head, “No. You don’t have to explain Catherine. Sometimes we need to take that plunge, pack up, and move into what the world has to offer you.”

They shared a side hug.

“I guess I’m a little sad you’re moving a couple states away and not staying closer.”

Are you participating this year? If so leave a little blurb with what you’re writing.

Book Nook: Castle Life

Book: We Have Always Lived in This Castle

Author: Shirley Jackson

Genre: Thriller/Suspense

 

This is a book I’ve been waiting to read for a while. It took me a while, but I managed to snag the audio copy of the book and was able to listen to it while driving to and from school the last few weeks.

This was a story I hadn’t fully expected.

I knew it was a scary story based on what I’d previously heard about it, but I had to see if it was true.

It’s true.

From the onset we are introduced to our narrator, Mary Catherine, or Merricat. She tells us about the routine she and her household have.

She goes into the village on Tuesdays and Thursdays for basic supplies. From there we learn that she and her family are ostracized by the villagers.

Through the story we come to learn that six years prior four people were poisoned during a family dinner. Poison in the sugar bowl.

The elder sister, Constance, was the prime suspect in the case. She was ultimately acquitted of the charges, but suspicions run deep.

Now, Constance, their uncle, and Merricat live in Blackwood house alone. The talk and scorn of everyone, until an unexpected visitor shows up on their doorstep putting into play grievances and stress.

I don’t want to give the ending away, but this little book is worth the read!

After all, we have always lived in this castle.

 

 

What are you currently reading? Anything you think I should read?

Make Up for Halloween

 I missed last weeks post.

Some things happened, which included someone at my house leaving a door open and my cat running out for two days.

So - here's a late

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!