I participated in NaNoWriMo 2017 and am an official winner, even tho it took me three short stories to accumulate my 50,000+ words. Usually I can whip out long, epic tales with a bit of planning, but last November, I just couldn't come up with enough details in any of the stories to keep them going for 50,000 words on their own. Perhaps my writing styles are changing along with my tastes in books.
I am learning to expand my reading genres and it has opened my mind to new writing ideas, besides epic dark fantasy. I am now finding myself drawn to historic writing, horror, and even urban fantasy. A few days ago I was watching Murder Maps on Nextflix and I had an intriguing idea (to me) to write about a serial killer. So now i am doing a bit of research to learn what makes this killer tick, why and how the victims are selected, as well as who is involved in the story (main and supporting characters, as well as victims).
Unfortunately, my allergies have declared war on my sinuses and it makes researching difficult when fighting off a sinus headache and constant sneezing. At least it isn't influenza or my asthma flaring. I have taken to keeping a notebook and pencil within reach of the bed as well as my Nook to look things up on. I can stay in bed and brainstorm then doze off when my mind finally wears out and sleep overtakes me.
The cats tend to keep me company as I try to write, often to the point of distraction. But they are sweet and cuddly, and rather hard to resist when they want pettings or to play. At times, however, I think they just want to steal warms from my electric blanket.
Anyhow, I should get back to writing before I crash for the night. Until next time, peace and be safe.
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