tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post266859576068459858..comments2024-03-21T17:22:02.012-05:00Comments on Musings of an Elf: NaNoWriMo 2018: Thoughts, Stats, and SnippetsChristine Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-37960301628646043542019-01-05T16:10:16.085-06:002019-01-05T16:10:16.085-06:00LOL! D'awwww! ^_^ (You're a Mario Kart fan...LOL! D'awwww! ^_^ (You're a Mario Kart fan too? *HIGH-FIVES*) You're just so sweet! I am thrilled you found the snippets fun! EEP. I can't stop smiling!<br /><br />Aww, thanks! Yeeeah, my brain kept critiquing eeeeverything. It's so hard to turn it off! Although now I need to turn my inner editor back on, which is hard after something like NaNo. Lolz. Writing is always...interesting. XD But THANK YOU! So happy you enjoyed them!<br /><br />THANK YOU, M'DEAR!!! You were SUCH an encouragement all the way through. Like...I have no words. You're a blessing! <3Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-15004359623992046512019-01-05T08:57:54.234-06:002019-01-05T08:57:54.234-06:00WE NEEDS THIS PRECIOUS!!!!! (Also, as a Mario Kart...WE NEEDS THIS PRECIOUS!!!!! (Also, as a Mario Kart fan, that last GIF is perfect and sums up perfectly how you won NaNo!) These snippets are so awesome and really really really want to read this story! I mean enslaved by dragons?! WHOA! <br /><br />Also, I'm so proud of you for continuing to write with your editing brain trying to push writing brain out the way. LOL! That's definitely not easy and as I've seen from the comments above, none of us think it's a messy, but totally awesome. <3 <br /><br />Congrats on winning another NaNo again! :D Laura A. Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04691030758430579083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-77407597739891485202018-12-16T19:31:45.009-06:002018-12-16T19:31:45.009-06:00Lol! No prob!Lol! No prob!Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-18253757643847562102018-12-16T19:31:33.663-06:002018-12-16T19:31:33.663-06:00Thank you! It was definitely an adventure writing ...Thank you! It was definitely an adventure writing it. Haha.<br /><br />Lol. They're blog posts, yeah. And hiii! I'm so glad you've enjoyed the two you've read! Also YESSSSSS to The Lunar Chronicles. My faaave! <3 Goodness those books are good! It always makes me happy finding fellow fans! :D<br /><br />Anyways, thank you so, so much!!! That's the sweetest you enjoy my posts. ^_^Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-22552795335476014432018-12-16T18:22:15.893-06:002018-12-16T18:22:15.893-06:00Sorry, the Unknown one is me.Sorry, the Unknown one is me.PASQUE SPARKLE PLEBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412268229402791891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-48968958504428224462018-12-16T18:14:40.288-06:002018-12-16T18:14:40.288-06:00I LOVE your dark sort of story theme thats goin on...I LOVE your dark sort of story theme thats goin on, (those snippets tho) This is actually my second time reading one of your blog/post/whatever the heck they are things. First was lunar chronicles one, and all i'm gonna say is...YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS IT IS THE BEST SERIES EVER AND ANYONE WHO HAS NOT READ IT IS A PLEB SO GO READ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT! *ahem* so yeah. Anyway, you just seem like a really great person who writes amazingly and I will be reading more of your blog/post/whatever they are things in the near future. AMaZING JOB!!!!!!!!!PASQUE SPARKLE PLEBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412268229402791891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-9515229941986012018-12-07T15:55:10.951-06:002018-12-07T15:55:10.951-06:00*SQUEALS* YOU ARE THE SWEETEST!!! Thank you so muc...*SQUEALS* YOU ARE THE SWEETEST!!! Thank you so much. I'm just sitting over here squeaking excitedly to myself while reading your comment. <333Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-82284592418783302612018-12-07T14:48:01.295-06:002018-12-07T14:48:01.295-06:00You are literally amazing, Christine. OVER 100,000...You are literally amazing, Christine. OVER 100,000 WORDS. THAT IS FANTASTIC. And those SNIPPETS. *incoherent fan-girling* <br />I am so excited for you about this project!! It looks absolutely FANTABULOUS. :DMadeline J. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651322832150574847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-66540468862506098272018-12-07T14:31:06.302-06:002018-12-07T14:31:06.302-06:00When I found it I was like PERFECT. XD
After read...When I found it I was like PERFECT. XD<br /><br />After reading about your November, I feel like mine was tame. o.o But that just makes me utterly happy that NaNo helped rekindle your love for your novel! That is such a blessing. <333 I do hope editing goes well!Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-33463806968646759302018-12-07T14:29:21.742-06:002018-12-07T14:29:21.742-06:00*beams*
*also screams* AAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!! THANK YO...*beams*<br /><br />*also screams* AAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! <3Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-68851157603396669302018-12-07T14:28:45.845-06:002018-12-07T14:28:45.845-06:00LOLZ. If it's bad, then I have the same proble...LOLZ. If it's bad, then I have the same problem because, like I said, I LOVE emotional stories and liked that aspect of this one. I think just being immersed in it for 30 days straight kind of got to me. But I loved the idea and characters so much, it was worth it. I'm glad I'm not the only one addicted to dark, emotional books though. XD And I'm with you! I need a winged rabbit in my life now.<br /><br />*blushes* D'AWWWW!!!<br /><br />I'm so, so happy to hear you had a great NaNo and enjoyed your characters!!! That is the best feeling. But I 10000% understand being relieved it's done. I always love NaNo, but I'm also always happy when it's over. XD Having the pressure off is such a nice feeling. Do let yourself just rest and enjoy Christmas time! You've earned it. <3<br /><br />YES. *high-fives* It's never too early for Christmas music to me.Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-62811934628506064082018-12-07T14:25:08.213-06:002018-12-07T14:25:08.213-06:00D'awww! Thank you! <3
Bwahahaha! Trust me,...D'awww! Thank you! <3<br /><br />Bwahahaha! Trust me, I had to fix a lot of ridiculous typos in those snippets before sharing them. ;) But still, that makes me so, so happy you're interested in my story! Girl, you always make me smile! <333Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-45840303514881467722018-12-07T14:23:42.332-06:002018-12-07T14:23:42.332-06:00Awwww, thank you! And I'm with you. Dark stori...Awwww, thank you! And I'm with you. Dark stories can be really amazing. I think just being immersed in so much sadness for 30 days probably wasn't great for my mental health. Lol. But the ending was super fun to write, so that helped!Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-671548233022708212018-12-07T14:22:39.046-06:002018-12-07T14:22:39.046-06:00*FLAAAILS* THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! It makes me so v...*FLAAAILS* THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! It makes me so very happy you like the sound of this and everything! It was dark but I just love the characters and concept so much it kept me going. And the ending was wild and fun and kinda made up for all the sad moments, so that was good!<br /><br />Thank you again!!! So happy you're looking forward to the next Know the Novel installment! ^_^Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-47028621656241947532018-12-07T14:19:54.014-06:002018-12-07T14:19:54.014-06:00Thank you so very much, Kathryn!!! This whole comm...Thank you so very much, Kathryn!!! This whole comment is just making me smile so big! <333Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-67334067033523097542018-12-07T14:19:15.547-06:002018-12-07T14:19:15.547-06:00Tehehehe. Gotta love fantasy where you can just ma...Tehehehe. Gotta love fantasy where you can just make ANYTHING.<br /><br />SJLJSLJF:JSLJDFLKJDSf. THAT MAKES ME RIDICULOUSLY HAPPY. THANK YOU!!!<br /><br />Syram is 100000% the cinnamon roll and EEP. Having other people love my characters is like the highest compliment ever and just makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside! <3Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-13869441289494705302018-12-07T14:17:40.374-06:002018-12-07T14:17:40.374-06:00*blushes* You are too precious. <3
Aaahhhhhh!!...*blushes* You are too precious. <3<br /><br />Aaahhhhhh!!! THANK YOU! You make me smile!<br /><br />Dragons have it so much better than us, right??? And YES to libraries! :D At least we can get books free some way. (But also it thrills me you like my child Syram. He was so fun to write. <333)<br /><br />GIRL. I just have no words! THANK YOU SO MUCH!Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-74979635829596421432018-12-07T14:15:18.277-06:002018-12-07T14:15:18.277-06:00*HAPPY FLAILING* THANK YOOOUUU!!!! That makes me s...*HAPPY FLAILING* THANK YOOOUUU!!!! That makes me so happy to hear! But yeeeah, all the interesting snippets were the plot heavy ones, and there's so many SPOILERS. I know I'm not giving you guys any indication what is going on. XDDD It's such a crazy plot. Lol.<br /><br />Character arcs are liiiife! Midas' was such a fun one to see unfold. That makes me happy it interests you!<br /><br />That makes sense! I guess it goes both ways, because writing it fast makes us spend basically every waking hour thinking about it, but writing it slow is just prolonging all the sadness so...it's hard either way. Lol. Gotta love writing. xD But good gracious, girl, 130k words in 2 non-NaNo months??? You are insane! In the best way possible! But yeah, I'm sure our characters wish they had nicer authors. XDDD<br /><br />SCREAM ALL YOU WANT BECAUSE I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! YOU DID SO AMAZING. That is fantastic you're happy with how the story came along!<br /><br />December is the BEST. I am beyond ecstatic it's heeere!<br /><br />Thank you so very much! <333 The next Know the Novel is almost heeere! :D So glad you're excited about it and have enjoyed the linkup. That makes my day! <3Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-23387722571473282842018-12-05T19:43:57.666-06:002018-12-05T19:43:57.666-06:00First of all you get all the kudos for the Marioka...First of all you get all the kudos for the Mariokart gif. Second full is definitely good word for NaNo for me this year too. XD It’s been a rollercoaster and I’m looking forward to smoothing our the mess I’ve written but I glad I did it and I feel like my love for my books has been rekindled after feeling really discouraged this year so that counts for something. Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-61241015832014654982018-12-04T15:24:55.453-06:002018-12-04T15:24:55.453-06:00"A mock cover I made just for funsies." ..."A mock cover I made just for funsies." hehe you're so cute<br /><br />THOSE SNIPPETSSSS!!!! *screams* They are AMAZING, Christine. So happy for you - and proud. <3GJEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-6228753695709992542018-12-03T19:31:21.286-06:002018-12-03T19:31:21.286-06:00Is it bad that when you were going on about how sa...Is it bad that when you were going on about how sad and emotional this book is, I loved it even more??? I think I have issues. xD Also that winged rabbit sounds ridiculously loveable and adorable and I kind of want one now??<br /><br />But seriously, your snippeeets. *swoons* <br /><br />I had a great November, won my first NaNo, fell in love with my story and my characters... but I'm so relieved it's over. I was pushing myself so hard the last few days and it just feels so great to CHILL and not feel so much pressure. xD I'm hoping to finish my story in December, too, but we'll see how that goes. <br /><br />I've been listening to Christmas music since November 1, so don't worry, you're not alone. xD<br /><br />theonesthatreallymatter.blogspot.com<br />Emily Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448841898022668078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-56629605950607193132018-12-03T19:14:41.523-06:002018-12-03T19:14:41.523-06:00I am so proud of you! You're a marvel you real...I am so proud of you! You're a marvel you really are!<br />THOSE SNIPPETS! I don't believe you when you say that the draft is a mess. These are so good! I am already getting invested in this world and characters. It's such a good idea! I'm going to be diving into Burning Thorns so that should help a bit, but I NEED This story!!! <3Skye Hofferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385765274513034927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-29446221293986922682018-12-03T18:51:00.819-06:002018-12-03T18:51:00.819-06:00Love your cover! Sometimes I love dark stories -- ...Love your cover! Sometimes I love dark stories -- curious about yours ;) <br /><br />keturahskorner.blogspot.comKeturah Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041749245034077912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-68610887592015449742018-12-03T17:02:00.700-06:002018-12-03T17:02:00.700-06:00AAAHHH YOU FINISHED NANO AND DID AMAZING AND 107K ...AAAHHH YOU FINISHED NANO AND DID AMAZING AND 107K WORDS AND LSKDJFLKDJKF I'M SO PROUD OF YOUUUU! Thanks for sharing your stats and thoughts and snippets--loved this post! *hugs it* Except I really really need to read this book even MOAR now, so thanks. *cough* "This better be extremely important." "Very." XD GAAHH I LOVE THEM AND I WANT TO READ THE BOOK. IT SOUNDS SO COOL. I'm sorry it was such a dark thing to be immersed in for a month, though. O_O Hopefully you can have aaall the happy things afterward--read some lighthearted stuff or something. XD Oh, and congrats on writing every day! :O That's a serious accomplishment! *dies at the thought* BUT ALL THE AWESOME ALKDFJLDJ! *looking forward to Know the Novel part 3*Deborah O'Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969896655321575875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-4268819148726470242018-12-03T16:49:33.172-06:002018-12-03T16:49:33.172-06:00Congrats on your huge accomplishment!! These book ...Congrats on your huge accomplishment!! These book snippets are fabulous and I love all the dialogue. <3<br />Thanks for sharing a bit of your writing process!<br />~KathrynKathrynhttp://inthedepthsofdreams.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com