Hello again. It’s been a while since I’ve written on these pages.
As you may or may not know, the biggest thing that’s happened to me since I’ve been here last is…
I Wrote A Novel!
That’s right. I successfully reached the NaNoWriMo goal of writing a 50,000-word story in thirty days. Sounds impossible, doesn’t it? The pressure was certainly on, and I had other things to do besides writing during November, but I did it. I did it! My story has a beginning, middle, and end as required by the challenge, but it’s far from finished. Maybe during the cozy winter nights by the fire I can do some editing and rewriting, cutting and adding to the story; then who knows ~ it might just be worthy for other people to read.
Also significant, for me at least, was the last show of the craft show season for Auntie B’s Wax. Holiday at the Depot in Taylors Falls, MN has been a one-day show in years past, but this year it went to two. I was less than excited about the additional day, but it turned out to be one of the most fun shows I did all year. Of course sales increased with the addition of another day of shoppers, but most fun of all was the bonding Husby and I did with the rest of the vendors. It’s quite an intimate little show with only ten of us, so we had some extra time to get all caught up with each other. We decided that if the show is two days again next year we’ll just have a big sleep-over in the Depot. We’re not too sure the city officials would go for that idea though.
With a novel under my belt and the craft show season behind me I can concentrate on the Christmas season. Husby and I cut a tree today so that’s ready to find a home in our rumpus room this week.
It just started to snow and Husby has a pot of chili simmering on the stove. What a perfect evening.
Auntie B's Wax 
Sara I can’t wait to read your novel and thanks again for the dare it changed the way I think about writing. Chilli on the stove and snow outside sounds divine enjoy your space and we will keep each other posted on how our novels are progressing.
I think it’s so great that we both reached the NaNo goal! I want to read your novel too! Happy editing, and keep me posted.
A lovely scene you have painted. We’ve been told to expect arctic conditions here in Yorkshire by the end of the week but they always exaggerate!
Well done with the novel. I’m sure there will be many redrafts but to get this far is a true accomplishment!.
We’re in for a few inches of snow over the next twenty-four hours. I hope your “arctic conditions” don’t slow you down much.
Thanks for your comment on my novel too. Yes, there will be much rewriting and editing, but I’ve got a long winter to work on it. Keep up your good work too – I can almost hear those needles clicking all the way over here!