Vague ideas for my next YA novel are taking shape in my head...a magical system based on dance and music...a city based on Venice during the Renaissance...and a main character who's an orphaned street brat who can work magic both ways, which hasn't been possible before...hmm....not sure what the conflict will be, yet, but I suppose that'll come. And you know what that means, don't you? Another trip to Borders and the library to pick up books on Italy/Venice and the Renaissance! I wonder if I could go on a trip there and write it off? :) Or write off my voice and dance lessons now? :P But I'm happy because I'd like to be working on an adult and a YA novel simultaneously throughout the year.
My allergies are acting up and my head feels like it's stuffed with cotton. The weather is - finally! - warm out. Last night my friend Hillary and I ate dinner at Tea Luxe on Newbury St., outside under an umbrella, which was so nice. For a seven dollar sandwich, though, I wasn't impressed. You know, it's funny, but I've noticed that - while I have no idea what men bond over, I think it's motorcycles, sports and music - women seem to bond over stories about ex-boyfriends and past relationships :P Afterwards we walked through the Commons and over to Park St. for small group. Which was very small last night (not many people showed up), and though I was planning on leaving early I ended up staying late talking to Priscilla, Heather, and others.
Dance audition is tonight. Gulp. I will not suck, I will not suck! Actually, I feel much more confident about dancing versus singing. And, as one of my friends pointed out, at least after Monday' s debacle they won't be expecting much and therefore will be pleasantly surprised/easily impressed! :P
Good discussion with eBear about the importance of creating complex characters which I plan on applying to my next YA novel. I want better villains! My goal is to write a juicy, meaty YA villain. Or maybe not have a "villain," per see, but just an antagonist/conflict. Hmm...
Goes off to brainstorm more, muttering under her breath the whole way...
My allergies are acting up and my head feels like it's stuffed with cotton. The weather is - finally! - warm out. Last night my friend Hillary and I ate dinner at Tea Luxe on Newbury St., outside under an umbrella, which was so nice. For a seven dollar sandwich, though, I wasn't impressed. You know, it's funny, but I've noticed that - while I have no idea what men bond over, I think it's motorcycles, sports and music - women seem to bond over stories about ex-boyfriends and past relationships :P Afterwards we walked through the Commons and over to Park St. for small group. Which was very small last night (not many people showed up), and though I was planning on leaving early I ended up staying late talking to Priscilla, Heather, and others.
Dance audition is tonight. Gulp. I will not suck, I will not suck! Actually, I feel much more confident about dancing versus singing. And, as one of my friends pointed out, at least after Monday' s debacle they won't be expecting much and therefore will be pleasantly surprised/easily impressed! :P
Good discussion with eBear about the importance of creating complex characters which I plan on applying to my next YA novel. I want better villains! My goal is to write a juicy, meaty YA villain. Or maybe not have a "villain," per see, but just an antagonist/conflict. Hmm...
Goes off to brainstorm more, muttering under her breath the whole way...
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