NaNoWriMo 2014- JOIN ME!

I’ve said it before, and one time before that as well, and oh that other time too. Anyway, I’m sure I’ll say it again. It’s almost November. And that means another rousing month of writing. Just writing until we puke, … Continue reading

HFM’s 200th Post Contest!

Wow. 200 posts on this little ole blog! Sounds like it’s time for a giveaway. I just want to say thanks to you, as a reader, for coming back time and again to read my musings. When I was going through … Continue reading

Camp NaNoWriMo: Wrap Up

We cleaned up the cabin as much as we could. I think my parents are going to be charged for the damage done by the paint-filled balloons. The uprising incited by my cabin mate was quelled in the Great Hosing Escapade of … Continue reading

Camp NaNoWriMo: Week Four

You guys. You guys! Things have gotten intense. The cabin is wrecked. One of my cabin mates has declared herself the new leader of, not just the cabin, but the entire camp. I think the machete has been recently used. … Continue reading

Camp NaNoWriMo: Week Three

Well, now. It’s been a little rainy here at camp. And I think we’ve got some cabin fever happening. Someone got a little nuts with the paint it seems. And who brought a machete? (HINT: It was me.) Writing has … Continue reading

Camp NaNoWriMo: Week Two

The virtual cabin’s getting that “lived in” look now. We’re all pretty settled into our novels/scripts/etc. My cabin mates are a talkative, active bunch and really inspire me to keep writing. It’s nice to be able to bounce ideas off … Continue reading

Ray Bradbury’s 52 Week Short Story Challenge

An indie author that I follow on Facebook just announced that she intends to do the 52 Week Short Story Challenge next year as issued by Ray Bradbury in 2001. Sounded like a good idea to me. But first, research. … Continue reading

NaNoWriMo 2013 Week Four Update

Maybe you’re reading this on the morning of Turkey Day (for Americans) or perhaps you have finished your feast and are propping your feet up with your laptop right now. Well either way, thanks for taking the time to read … Continue reading

NaNoWriMo 2013 Week Three Update

Before I get started, I just wanted to let you know that it’s my blogging birthday!  Hungry For Motherhood is one year old as of yesterday! Just for reference, as of today, the goal word count is 35,000. But I’m … Continue reading

NaNoWriMo 2013 Week Two Update

Well here we are, staring down Week 2. And yes, it’s been difficult. I think I’ve made the mistake of trying to write a book I probably would not have picked up off a library shelf to read for pleasure. … Continue reading