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So, what am I celebrating this week?
Once again I'm celebrating surviving an earthquake. This afternoon we had a biggie that they initially said was 6.9, but have now changed to 6.2. I was at work, and we had absolutely no damage. But I somehow doubt we'll be having a busy weekend at the cinema.
The Film Festival finished and I managed to make it through. I got sick part way, but that's always the case. I don't think I've ever made it through without catching something.
I did WriteOnCon this week, and while I didn't get any requests from Ninja Agents, I got some awesome feedback on my query and I think it's now ready to send out. So daring agents who are looking for edgy contemp YA fiction, watch out!
I'm at 32K on my new book and it's beginning to feel like it might come together the way I want it to. Aiming for a September 15th finish date on the draft and it's looking like it might actually happen.
What are you celebrating this week?
There are so a few too many earthquakes in NZ these days... let's hope it settles down soon.
ReplyDeleteOh, can't wait to read your new story... now you've got me curious what it's about.
Another earthquake? Wow. I have only experienced three earthquakes in my life, and the centers were so far away that two of them left me looking around saying "Did anyone else feel that?" But I'm guessing that a 6.2 leaves no doubt in one's mind.
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Another earthquake, scary. Glad your story is coming together and you received some helpful feedback on your query.
ReplyDeleteI've been present a a few UK earthquakes, but they're nothing more than a tremble and very rare. I can't imagine a real one. And you catch something at every film festival? Ew, they sound icky, but I'd love to attend one. I do love movies.
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Glad your book's coming together, good luck getting it done for the 15th!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have a lot to celebrate this week.
ReplyDeleteAn earthquake? Eek! I HATE those. I've only been through a few but they freak me out. I'm so glad there was no damage where you live and work. Congrats on the progress of your new WIP, Knowing you, I'm sure you'll make that deadline. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnother earthquake? Yeesh.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have done Write On Con! I was cruelly separated from my internet for most of the week. Good luck with your querying :) Stay brave.
Eek to another earthquake! Scary.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the queries and with reaching your goal for September 15th, you can do it! ;)
Escaping an earthquake is definitely a cause for celebration. Puts my week into perspective! And good luck meeting your deadline.
ReplyDeleteAnother earthquake!? That's crazy. Glad you're ok. Congrats on the book progress. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your WIP progress. Glad the earthquake didn't cause too much damage--I've never been through one, and can't imagine what it's like!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the progress with your WIP and woo to sending out the YA! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you survived the earthquake ok!
I can't imagine being in an earthquake, glad you're alright. And how exciting to be knee deep into your wip, congrats!
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