Spooks gone, NaNo begun

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

Participant badge for NaNoWriMo, November, 2012Spookapalooza is done, winners chosen, winners contacted and NaNo has begun. NaNoWriMo, that is, the annual craziness during which writers all over the world attempt to write 50,000 words in one month. Am I going for it? You bet, though I’m nowhere near a fast enough writer to do 50K in 30 days. Even so, I’m betting I can do a ton better than last month considering all the traveling and being sick afterwards.

I’ve decided to work on two novellas. One–a contemporary erotic romance–needs finishing and I can’t seem to write The End on it. Dang character’s just won’t reveal the perfect ending yet, so I’ll push them. Then I’d like to finish another novella I have about half written. It’s an historical frontier romance with characters I love. If I can come up with the tagline for it, I may reveal the cover art for it this month.

What about you? Have you set any new goals lately? Decided to start a new project of some kind? I’d like to hear about it. We can cheer each other on!

Meanwhile…I’m writing.

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TRS Spookapalooza coming soon!

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

I’m participating in The Romance Studio’s Spookapalooza from Oct.27-31, beginning at midnight tonight. It’s a 24-hour party with prizes galore and a chance to win a Nook! For instance, I’m giving away 2 e-copies of my short story, INSIGHT. Maybe more if the mood strikes. 😉

Here’s their official announcement:

We’re celebrating the spooky season with our annual Spookapalooza! We’re giving away a NOOK to one lucky reader and we’re giving away a lot of other prizes from the TRS prize vault and participating authors too! More details on the prizes to come…

Where is it going to be held?

The event will be held exclusively at our PARTY SITE.

When is it going to be held?

From October 27-31, 2012. Times? All day!

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Calling Sandie S in MS

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

I find it necessary to use my blog as a personal message board today.

Sandie S:  It was great to hear from you again! I got your e-mail and tried to reply, but it came back to me showing a bad address. Can you try me again at annierayburn (at) AnnieRayburn (dot) com and give me your e-mail addy again as well as your e-mail and maybe an alternate in case Yahoo! just has a hiccup?

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