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Category: Nanowritmo

Did I Mention I’m Writing a Novel?

I admit I’ve been posting sporadically here, and mainly photographs. I’ve been busy writing my novel, yet to be named. The working title is A Home For Peggy. I wrote a little bit about it here. I’d like ideas for a title. I’m 20 000 words into it, and feel I’ve accomplished so much, yet… Read More Did I Mention I’m Writing a Novel?

May 22, 2018 Cathy Lynn Brooks14 Comments

Homes and Dreams

I haven’t had time to write lately, as my mother broke her foot and I’ve been helping her. My mind has been on a title for my novel. It’s about a girl in the 1940’s who realizes her father isn’t who she thinks he is. It’s reminiscent of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a favourite… Read More Homes and Dreams

April 29, 2018April 29, 2018 Cathy Lynn Brooks1 Comment

Did You Reach Your NaNoWritMo Goal?

I have had an extremely busy first month of retirement. So many things to do, people to see, and books to deliver. My book Not My Story To Tell didn’t arrive on time for my book launch so I hand delivered hundreds of books. I’ve also been working hard marketing the book and have 9… Read More Did You Reach Your NaNoWritMo Goal?

December 1, 2017 Cathy Lynn Brooks3 Comments

Great Writing Day!

Yesterday I attended my third Tell Me A Story Challenge. You can read more about the challenge here. I’m happy to say that I exceeded the 2500 word challenge and wrote 2988 words. The other times I wrote short stories but this time I worked on my novel. I’m up to 13 029 words for… Read More Great Writing Day!

November 19, 2017 Cathy Lynn Brooks2 Comments

I’ve Written Over 10 000 Words of My Novel

How is everyone doing with National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWritMo)? I have had a really busy two weeks promoting my memoir Not My Story To Tell so I have not been writing every day but I have written 10 000 words. That’s a pretty big accomplishment in two weeks. Tomorrow, I will be writing all… Read More I’ve Written Over 10 000 Words of My Novel

November 17, 2017 Cathy Lynn Brooks5 Comments

I’m On My Way

I’ve had a tremendous start to my career as a full time author. My book Not My Story To Tell has sold well over 200 copies and my readers are receiving the books within a day or two. I started my new novel and have written 1848 words. You can read more about my goals… Read More I’m On My Way

November 1, 2017 Cathy Lynn Brooks7 Comments

I’m A Full-Time Author Now

Today was my last day as an Educational Assistant, a position I’ve held for thirty years. I’ve loved working with kids who have special needs but it’s come for me to pursue my dream of writing full-time. I’m registered for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWritMo). The challenge is to write a 50 000 Word Novel… Read More I’m A Full-Time Author Now

October 31, 2017 Cathy Lynn Brooks23 Comments

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