I have two special things for you today, then I'm off to write and meet with my critique partner. We haven't been able to get together much lately, and we miss each other desperately. I've decided that in order to get more words written, I'll be scaling back my blog posts to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Daily blogging takes a lot of time and creative energy, and I need to direct some of that towards my novel.
First up is a wonderful short animated movie, that is nominated for an Oscar. Right now, you can download it free on iTunes. The Fantastic Flying Books is just 14 minutes long, but it's a wonderful film about the power of words and how they change lives. It's directed by the brother-in-law of author and publisher Jeff Gerke, who I've featured several times here on the blog. I'm hoping it wins the Oscar!
The other surprise today is a brief glimpse into a picture book for those of us torn between physical books and electronic books. Lane Smith beautifully illustrates the difference. Someday, I imagine we may be having this same conversation with our grandchildren.
It's an honor for us as writers to add to the creative words in the world. What work in progress are you adding to this week?
You do so much, Deborah, you need a break. If you want, I'll write that novel for you...
ReplyDeleteI've been amazed at your ability to do so much! Blogs, novels, editing, family and friends. I can't wait to get together again and go over that novel more! Soon, soon... ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, Jack! I bet you'd do it, too! Thanks so much for your encouragement.
ReplyDeleteShelley, I was so disappointed not to meet today! We'll have to make it happen later this week.
~Debbie
I agree with Jack--you do so much to bring great writing resources to us all that you deserve a break! As for work in progress this week? A few more tweaks to the mss, and then getting ready for a special guest--our son is in the States for a few days from Spain. Yay!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is certainly a great resource for me, Debbie! I look forward to hearing how your dedication to novel writing time pays off, though. :)
ReplyDeleteRe: my WIPs this week, well I'm doing my usual thing - revising one novel, adding at least 1k to another, revising a short story...the list goes on.
I love that you're taking more time for your novel as I am waiting to read it!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to check out the videos posted. Thanks again Debbie!
I am continually, profoundly honoured to be able to express my craziest flights of fantasy on paper, and to have the opportunity to share them with the world.
ReplyDeleteThis day, I will hopefully be closing the (first draft of the) final book of my six book epic 'The Great Man' series. It's such a bitter-sweet feeling. That story has been with me since I was 14!
@Kenda: Thanks so much! How exciting for your son to be visiting! Such a nice distraction.
ReplyDelete@Trisha: you must have a better ability than me to concentrate on more than one thing at once. Wow!
@Leah: Hope you enjoyed the videos--I loved them.
@Sonia: I can't imagine finishing a story I'd had in my head that long. It must be kind of sad to say goodbye!
I'm off to nurse my daughter. Took her to the doctor yesterday, and she's got pneumonia. :(
~Debbie
Debbie, I loved the video. How sweet!! It made me sad though... like books are becoming antiquated. No Never!!!
ReplyDeleteI know, Leah. I'd hate for the idea of books to become nostalgic!
ReplyDelete~Debbie
Debbie, you do so much on this blog and are much appreciated. You say you are "scaling back" to blogging three times a week, which is actually still a lot of work! Good luck with your novel and good for you for creating a new schedule that gives you more time to work on your book.
ReplyDeleteCheers.
You're so encouraging, Janette! Thank you so much!
ReplyDelete~Debbie