What's Up Wednesday

What’s Up Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Erin L Funk and Jaime Morrow, and the idea is to let other bloggers know where you are with any writing and reading goals you may have.



1. What I'm reading

I just finished reading Angelfall by Susan Ee. I'd heard a lot of good things about it, and it didn't disappoint! I just ordered the second book in the series on my Kindle, so I'll be reading that next. I'm also reading Echo by Alyson Noel - the first in the series wasn't brilliant, but I saw this in a book shop the other day and thought I would give it a chance. 

2. What I'm writing

Not much at the minute - I'm barely keeping up with my blog posts. Once Christmas is over I'll be starting my NaNo edits, so I'll be spending a lot of time writing then.

3. What else I've been up to

Mostly working and getting ready for Christmas. I put the Christmas tree up on Monday, so it actually feels like Christmas now, and I've got most of the presents sorted. I went to York yesterday for some Christmas shopping, and that was especially nice since I really love it there - we're a lot closer to it now that we've moved, so that's good.

4. What inspires me right now

Christmas! I love this time of year, there's so much to be inspired by. 

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh18 December 2013 at 17:15

    A Christmas tree always sets the mood!

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  2. Unknown18 December 2013 at 17:26

    Happy Holidays and Happy Reading!

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  3. Laura S.18 December 2013 at 17:45

    Hello, Laura! Christmas inspires me right now, too! I love this time of year. :)

    Happy reading and writing! from Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines

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  4. Rob Z Tobor18 December 2013 at 18:15

    I can imagine York looks good at Christmas, although being grumpy myself it may be a bit on the busy side for my taste.

    Hope you are settling well and you have a great Christmas . . . . . . . It is always good to keep writing a bit though, even if its just random thoughts and quirky ideas to use in the future.

    be good and have fun

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  5. Miss Cole18 December 2013 at 18:21

    Merry Christmas!

    I've just read a sample of Angelfall on my Kindle and I think I'm going to commit to the whole book soon ^_^

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  6. Sheena-kay Graham18 December 2013 at 18:53

    I read a copy about reflections of Snow White. I'm posting the review this week. Happy reading.

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  7. Outcast18 December 2013 at 19:01

    Glad to hear things are going so good Laura and that what's up is generally positive things, have a very Merry Christmas.

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  8. ELAdams18 December 2013 at 19:06

    World After is just as good as Angelfall - enjoy! Have a fantastic Christmas! :)

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  9. M.J. Fifield18 December 2013 at 19:13

    I've heard good things about Angelfall as well. Glad to know you're enjoying it.

    Merry Christmas!

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  10. Tyrean Martinson18 December 2013 at 19:18

    Christmas is definitely inspiring! Glad you have your tree up and presents under it! Merry Christmas! :)

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  11. Colin Smith19 December 2013 at 00:42

    You went to York to Christmas shop? Oh... *sigh*! My wife and I married in England, and we honeymooned in York, in December (the 14th), so I know exactly what it's like this time of year. One of the best places in England (IMO). I'd love to go back and visit sometime. :)

    I hope your Christmas is full of awesome and fun (and awesome fun), Laura! :)

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  12. Anonymous19 December 2013 at 12:52

    Yay for Kindles and Christmas! Best of luck with your Nano edits in the new year, and it's great to drop in and see you again.

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  13. Dana19 December 2013 at 14:41

    I agree: Christmas is a beautiful and inspiring time of year! I hope you have a lovely one. :)

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