Why?

      So why am I participating in National Novel Writing Month when I have so much to do on Murder by the Acre, not to mention all my other projects? Well, a couple of reasons.
      First, it's the one month of the year where a lot of people immerse themselves in words and writing. It's very cool to be part of it, and it's rare that I can make that time commitment.
      Second, Justina came to me with her story, and I thought it would be a lot of fun to write. She's tough, funny, and honorable. She's got a family that could give Dracula nightmares (literally) and a host of enemies. She operates in the same world as Darkness, Oklahoma, and Grave Tidings might even feature a couple of characters from Darkness.
      But third and more importantly, it's fun.
***       Did you register for the Giveaway yet? Go to Sunday's post and register for a chance to win over $100 in science fiction, science fact, and fantasy books? The drawing is Sunday, November 11, so you still have time.
***      Speaking of Grave Tidings, I made a few minor changes in the first entry. You're not supposed to edit your work during NaNoWriMo, but I find it impossible to not edit a bit.
***      And speaking of Murder by Dewey Decimal -- we weren't actually, but now we are -- it will be possible to order an autographed copy directly for me soon, I hope. I still have to work out shipping costs, but I think I will be able to offer both the softcover and hardcover versions this way, just in time for Christmas.
***      The corrected bookplates are supposed to be on their way to me. I hope so. I wanted to have them all delivered by now.
***      The Alva book signing at the end of the month is a go. I made my hotel reservation tonight. I hope I can sell a few books there. That will be my fifth book signing for MBDD. My goal was to have 10 signings for it. I'll be halfway there.
***      And now I'll close. Have a great day tomorrow. Night!

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