Spent most of the weekend re-organizing my writing information — putting plots, characters, and ideas into a wiki and setting up submission info.

But also wrote about 800 words on a new short story. Hopefully, will finish that today.

#AmWriting #Writing

Been looking at consolidating all my writing info in a few locally hosted apps so that all data is on my machine.

All writing info (plots, characters, research) on Wiki.js - https://js.wiki

Submissions management with NocoDB - https://nocodb.com

#Writing #Tech #LocalData

"The Recruit" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16030542) new season is as fun as the last if you turn your brain off and accept that the CIA is really stupid & has holding cells where people can climb into the vents to escape 😛

Sit back, relax, enjoy the ride. But don't think too much.

#TV #English

I really hate idiocy-driven storylines and while interesting (if you turn your brain off) "The Night Agent" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13918776) takes the cake for this genre.

Almost all of the characters in this show don't have a single suspicious bone in their body.

In fact, if the characters were replaced by high-schoolers, the'd probably be more suspicious of the motives of the people they deal with, or excercise more security precautions. These (supposedly) trained government agents certainly don't have any clue as to what they're doing.

But, if you turn off your brain, it's fun ... for certain values of fun 😛

#TV #English

Finally finished editing the last chapter of "Raisins of Wrath" I'm not happy with the ending and might need to let that percolate a bit, but at least, the first cycle is over!

Now to get back to the Flutter book and finish writing that one 🙂

#AmWriting #Writing

Somebody who read my first novel 20+ years ago wrote in to say that they're re-reading it and it's just as fun as the first time around.

No sweeter words to a writer 🙂

(How about, "Here's a contract for 7 figures?" I hear some say 😛)

#Writing #Indie

Some interesting new TV coming up ... Haven't watched any of these but the premises look interesting 🙂

The Hunting Party - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21906554
Paradise - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27444205
Watson - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22475008

#TV #English

If your prefer adventure in your fantasy reads, with a low dose of romance, I have your back.

Check out this curated list of books with fantasy tales to your taste:

https://books.bookfunnel.com/escapeintoadventure/4b9rfv8czy

They are all on sale - and some are even free!

(Please boost.)

#Fantasy
#Adventure
#LowSteam

Finished editing 2,000 words for the penultimate chapter in my novella yesterday. Was hoping to get the final chapter done on edit round #1, but a coding project is calling me today 😛

Not sure as to which way I'll go yet, but I guess we'll see?

#AmWriting #Writing

In the past few weeks, I went down a rabbit hole of inexpensive fountain pens made in China. Most models that were less than $3 on average. It's been great. I have a bunch of interesting fountain pens that give a nice writing experience. These are pictures of a few I had in the phone (with descriptions in ALT).

If you are looking for tips, *usually*: Jinhao, the current king of cost-effective pens, makes consistently impressive writers at low prices. Asvine and Hongdian are very good quality, but cost more, and Majohn (Moonman) is also getting there. Wing Sung (Yongsheng) name is licensed by a few, quite good, but how good varies between makers. The grand progenitor of the Chinese fountain pen industry, Hero, makes pens ranging from low price to heirloom quality. All can have both inspired-by and original designs. As for quality, always check reviews. Be patient to learn the characteristics of a pen before writing it off. Pun intended.

I'm also not going to dismiss them as "cheap replicas" because almost all popular fountain pen makers have taken "inspirations" from others and these were not sold under fake branding. Material used may not always be that durable. But with gentle handling (like most fountain pens), you'll be fine.

To be honest, this is the only way you can afford to try different kinds of fountain pens in this part of the world without an extravagant budget.

I quit my coding job in December. Many reasons, but one was to give writing an honest go after keeping it on the backburner for years.

Got my first payment for writing today. Won't pay the rent, but I'm excited to be writing again and am excited to see where this goes 🙂

#Writing

I'm stalled 🙂

I've only got 3 more chapters to edit to finish my novella, but I keep putting that off while I work on this new plot for a different book.

I guess I shouldn't do parallel projects? My ADHD seems to go into overdrive then 😛

#Writing

"Pallotty 90's Kids" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22017632) is a beautiful movie packing a lot into less than two hours.

Reminds me a little bit of "Meiyazhagan" in certain ways but this is a totally different beast. Love the time period, the songs, and the scenery.

#Movies #Malayalam

Not a great start to the day. I would normally have gotten a bunch of editing done by now.

Today, woke up to find that the heat wasn't working. -19C outside right now. Power went out for a bit and came back on. Heat is still off. Fun times and no writing 😛

#Writing

Today's editing word count is 2,600 words on the novella. Chapter name - "Raisin the Stakes".

No writing on the Flutter book today but spent the day working on a new idea for a book which has got me very excited. Guess we'll see where it goes ...

#AmWriting #Writing

I'm just pointing at a cloud!

A lot of people (in the US and outside) are deservedly concerned about the Dumpfster fire, but IMO focusing on the idiot-in-chief (and his allies) just gives them more power.

I'd step away, do what I can to make somebody's life better, to add a little joy to the world, do something constructive if I can.

#Reflections

Edited 2,600 words on the novella — chapter name, "Cult Ficrtion".

No writing though since we had some errands to run and one of our rare outings outside the apartment 🙂 Hopefully, will get back to the writing tomorrow.

#AmWriting #Writing

Terry Pratchett used to have multiple novels in the works simultaneously.

I never understood how he could do that when I was younger — all I could hear at a time were the voices from my current book.

Now I write everything down since I can't remember stuff and can't keep it all in my head. And suddenly I have multiple WIPs and understand how it might have worked for PTerry 🙂

#Writing

Asking for the #fediverse’s help, if it’s possible. My friend lost their car in the fire. That included the car seat for her 4 year old. Can anyone on the internets help me procure/secure a car seat for a baby and their long trip into Oakland? I’m sure there’s a place somewhere in #pasadena #altadena that has to have baby goods for distribution… will you help me find it?

I’ve been googling all day and nothing… because we all know google is trash.

Thanks in advance. #eatonfire