Camp NaNoWriMo

Just stopping by for a brief update. In the hectic flash that has been the last month or so, I have placed a lot of irons in the fire. On one hand, that breeds a lot of drive and creativity. On the other hand, that makes me a quivering mass of ADHD addled insanity piling up things that will most likely topple into ruin, disuse, and disappointment in the weeks to come. The upside is at least a few things should make it through the wringer intact, and any progress is a good thing.

I just found out this morning that the people that brought you NaNoWriMo are at it again. For those not in the know, NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month, and is held every November. The goal is to churn out 50,000 words in one month. There is a website to help you track yourself, and stay motivated, along the way. 

This year they are launching Camp NaNoWriMo. That's right, a summer edition of everyone's favorite play from home fiction creating game. The website has been a bit packed this morning, but I managed to squeak in to sign up, and have my first go at a NaNo writing event. The idea is to start from scratch, and write a new piece in one month, but I intend to stay on track with my current project. I'm mostly in it for some motivation. If you're interested in joining the fun, it isn't too late.

I settled on a working title for my book. How does "Angel'sKin" grab you? It is an Urban Fantasy at it's core, but there are some thriller and detective story elements thrown in. Currently it sets at 13,904 words. If I hit the 50,000 goal that will give me 63,000 going into August. To give a bit of perspective I started the project in late February. Yeah, time to up the pace. In my defense, most of my man hours in this beast were dedicated to character and plot development, and a bit of honest 'world builder's disease'. That will all have to be put on hold. It will take full time seat of the pants writing to hit the goal., so wish me luck.

There are several bushcraft, carving, and tool related projects, in various stages of completion, still being documented for you guys. I hope I can post a few up before the July 31st deadline. I broke out the mini forge for a quick project last night. My attempt at a spoon adze went fairly well. I expect that will be the next write up when I come up for air. Just so you can't say I didn't give you anything, here is the finished shot of the Kiley's Garage sign. It has been packed and shipped to it's new sweet home in Alabama. I played around with different ideas to hang it, but finally settled on some homemade copper chains. Just a quick bit of twisting on stripped copper wire. Whatcha think?

I have to hit the keys if progress is to be made tonight. As always, keep creating, and if I don't surface again soon see you in a month.