Gee, and I thought I was special because I had to buy a keyboard to attach to my laptop (my primary-hell my only computer), because some of the keys have their writing worn off.
I marathoned Sunday, another twelve hours of edits and tweaks, did formatting fixes on Monday, and, for the very first time, after spending two hours doubel-checking everything like a neurotic fool, sent a manuscript to someone yesterday.
But even so, no blood - that blood thing is impressive!
I've not reported in but I have been writing/editing every day! Today was my slowest day at 168 words and no serious editing (got overloaded with other stuff).
Aw, Travis. You'll get back to it once things are settled.
JC, you offering? Dare you?
Aerin, I checked in!
JJ...excellent point...hm who's on high threat...
Scott, I've only got...ugh.
But it was funny, as Whirl and FH said.
LOL LW, Paca you've got to stop this jealousy thing...
Sylvia, you've got the smiley me, although I think the only people who have never dropped at least one level are Robin and JC. It's a battle between them - who will crack first?!
Written, I love the word games on Facebook, especially Scramble and Scrabble. Come and play!
Remember, way back when, when we counted the number of little friends we have on our keyboards? Sounds like you need a recount, though I must say I don't remember bleeding on the keys as being one of the factors in that germ counting.
I think we'll call this column an 'example' of a typical month for a while...keep picking up the badges, though!
Keep writing, keep submitting and earn Koala Love Points! Report in at the end of every month and She Who Is Always Right will total your points and let you know which badge you may display on the side of your blog.
New victims always welcome - please let me know in the comment trail of the latest post. Full instructions for the 2012 challenge here!
Nine or more points: Angie Stevie Pam Rick (who's Rick? Ah well, he reported in) Eight points:
Seven points:
Six points: 6 Iasa (it was 5.5, but I'm rounding her up out of amazement. I think it's an Iasa Record)
Five points:
Four points:
Sempra
Whirl (how'd he beat me?! That never happens!)
Three points:
3 McK
Two points
Mar
Sylvia
One point Pete
"We were on a break..."
Jenna
JJdeGoblin
Retired from combat (and yet The Koala never forgets...)
Displease the Koala by neglecting your writing altogether and you may find yourself joining Sarah
on
KOALA SMACKDOWN
Displease the Koala even more and she may call in her slippery sidekick and put you on: SUPER-SMACKDOWN!
Aniket Robin
With thanks to JJ de Benedictis for the fantastic artwork (and her fine abilities with toenail pliers).
McK's Top Ten Books 2011
I lost count a while ago. But it's well over 100 now, and I suspect it will be somewhere between 150 and 200 by the end of the year.
1. Before I Die - Jenny Downham According to my library, technically this is YA, but I think it defies genre. I think I managed not to cry until about page 25, but after that...I. Did. Not. Stop. Crying. Until I got to the end two and a half hours later. I couldn't stop reading either. Absolutely amazing. Utterly transcendent. 2. Dark Matter - Anita Paver I have a strange weakness for historical Arctic expeditions and this one added in one of my other weaknesses...ghoulies and ghosties. Admirably tight writing as well. Highly recommended. 3. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand - Helen Simonson Wonderful portrait of English village life with all its petty biases, plus a sharper undercurrent of racism. A beautiful story of love in the older generation, and it's funny too! The best thing, though, and the element that really made this story sing for me, was the strength of characters. 4. Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card Yes, I can't believe I hadn't read it before either. Isn't it good! 5. Room - Emma Donoghue Enchanting and utterly horrifying at the same time; an unforgettable read. 6. The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins Ah, good old-fashioned adventure! Unputdownable. 7. Sixty Lights - Gail Jones Admirable, but oddly frustrating. Maybe a bit too 'surface literary' for my taste. Tells the story of a fascinating life, with some interesting motifs running through it, but personally I think I would have preferred a plainer style. That's just me though. And it makes the list. 8. The City in the Lake - Rachel Neumeir Just gorgeous! 9. The Harrowing - Alexandra Sokoloff A fairly traditional little horror tale that I zipped through in a couple of hours - gave me a few genuine chills. 10. The Good Mayor - Andrew Nicoll - Didn't really come to life for me until around half way through, but then it really did!
Total books read so far this year: 85
McK still wants to read... Most of the Orange Prize shortlist Most of the Booker Prize shortlist The Bird Sisters - Rebecca Rasmussen
McK's Top Ten Books - The Rules Rules? What rules? One rule only - if McK is not impressed or entertained, it doesn't go on the Top Ten list. Oh, OK, rule number two - books on the Top Ten list will move around depending on how much McK is impressed or entertained.
16 comments:
Sadly, mine is covered in dust.
Gee, and I thought I was special because I had to buy a keyboard to attach to my laptop (my primary-hell my only computer), because some of the keys have their writing worn off.
But blood?
Maybe someone needs her claws filed.
Travis, I think you have a reasonable excuse.
McK, make sure to bottle it up. I want to buy some as a charm to wear around my neck.
Meantime, my PSA:
Hi, I'm stopping by to remind you about the 2009 Writing Challenge I'm hosting. Make sure to check in!
But whose blood is it? Yours...
...or someone else's, harvested by The Koala?
ummm... semen... sheets... blisters...
do I win?
J?????
What the hell are you writing?
I'm not sure if Scott wins or not but I was wheezing with laughter at his comment.
I do think whose blood is of primary importance here!
Hey McK,
I marathoned Sunday, another twelve hours of edits and tweaks, did formatting fixes on Monday, and, for the very first time, after spending two hours doubel-checking everything like a neurotic fool, sent a manuscript to someone yesterday.
But even so, no blood - that blood thing is impressive!
just quit banging your nose with the monitor, mc ;) lol
Show off.
I've not reported in but I have been writing/editing every day! Today was my slowest day at 168 words and no serious editing (got overloaded with other stuff).
I shouldn't be on thread level high any more!
Mine is covered with sweat. From my brow. I've been working sooo hard-- okay you caught me I was playing worddrop on myway.com.
Aw, Travis. You'll get back to it once things are settled.
JC, you offering? Dare you?
Aerin, I checked in!
JJ...excellent point...hm who's on high threat...
Scott, I've only got...ugh.
But it was funny, as Whirl and FH said.
LOL LW, Paca you've got to stop this jealousy thing...
Sylvia, you've got the smiley me, although I think the only people who have never dropped at least one level are Robin and JC. It's a battle between them - who will crack first?!
Written, I love the word games on Facebook, especially Scramble and Scrabble. Come and play!
Remember, way back when, when we counted the number of little friends we have on our keyboards? Sounds like you need a recount, though I must say I don't remember bleeding on the keys as being one of the factors in that germ counting.
Hey McK, I'm updating - I added a Mega McK tab on my sidebar - I'm not doing super-great this week, but MUCH better than last week!
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