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 Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor, which was amazing, of course. Now I'm reading Scarlet by Marissa Meyer, which I'm actually enjoying more than I did the first one; maybe it's just because I'm used to the world now. I wish I had more time to read - I'm not getting through many books at the minute!

2. What I'm writing

Still not much right now, but I have big plans for what I'll be writing over the next few weeks. I have three separate deadlines coming up for short stories, and I am determined to meet them! I've planned it all in my timetable, and that means I mean business! I've gone far too long without writing, and I don't intend it to go on any longer.

3. What else I've been up to

My sister had her engagement party on Sunday, which was fun. She got engaged a few weeks ago now, but her and her fiancé have been trying to find a time when both families could get together. This didn't happen until last Sunday, which was slightly unfortunate because the weather was terrible and we'd all planned on having a barbecue. It ended up being a really good day though; we just grilled everything inside instead.

4. What inspires me right now

The ideas I have for the aforementioned short stories I need to write, and my motivation to start writing properly again. I really have missed it! I can't wait to get started. 
Also, I'm getting really excited about winter and all the fun it will bring; Halloween and Christmas being the main events. I'm one of those weird people that tolerates summer and absolutely adores winter, so I really love this time of year. 

Comments

  1. Miss Cole13 August 2014 at 20:00

    Good luck with your deadlines :D

    Haha, winter ^^; Nope, not quite ready to let go of summer yet, not even for the sake of my cosy winter boots :P

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  2. Alex J. Cavanaugh13 August 2014 at 20:03

    Make those deadlines!
    Even with the rain, glad the families got together this weekend.

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  3. M.J. Fifield13 August 2014 at 20:59

    I'm kind of looking forward to winter, too. But I have my summer vacation next week, so not until after that...

    I haven't read either of those series, but I hope to one day change that.

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  4. Crystal Collier13 August 2014 at 21:02

    Yay for Halloween! Congrats to your sister on her engagement and I'm glad the celebration turned out alright. =)

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  5. Rob Z Tobor13 August 2014 at 23:13

    Good news about your sister, and I am pleased to see you plan to write. I have hit writers block and have now hit a blank but I am not going to let that stop me. . . . . . So I wish you loads of luck and will in cyberspace waving flags to help, OK you can't see me but I'll be there . . have the faith.

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    1. Rob Z Tobor14 August 2014 at 11:20

      I seem to have messed the typing up there. . . I think my mind is failing as I get older or my hands are too far away from my brain.

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  6. Heather Musk14 August 2014 at 08:35

    Good luck getting back into your writing, and congratulations to your sister!

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  7. ELAdams14 August 2014 at 12:12

    Best of luck with those short story deadlines! :) I love the Lunar Chronicles series.

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  8. Optimistic Existentialist14 August 2014 at 13:14

    Hi Laura!! Congrats to your sister on her engagement :-)

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  9. DWei15 August 2014 at 08:01

    Congrats to your sister. What am I reading? I'm getting ready to borrow some old notes from a friend, classes start in a few weeks.

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  10. Tonja Drecker15 August 2014 at 15:05

    Go get those deadlines - Woot! Woot!
    And congratulations to your sister. I'm sure you're all excited :)

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  11. Susan Gourley/Kelley15 August 2014 at 16:13

    Have the ideas of what to write is half the battle. I'm stuck on a scene right now but will figure it out while I mow the grass.

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  12. Anonymous17 August 2014 at 14:15

    Wow, three short stories in a few weeks is ambitious. Good luck, and great to see you again! I'm sure Halloween will be here before we know it. ;)

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