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Captain's Log, Stardate 11.03.2008

My November newsletter just went out, with an extra special newsletter contest for my subscribers!

I’m also doing NaNoWriMo this year again! I’m hoping to get some words done on my dog trainer novel for Zondervan. Are you doing NaNoWriMo? Add me as a friend! Here’s my profile page:
http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/142050
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  1. The Tri RoadMon Nov 03, 01:46:00 AM 2008

    Hi Camy,
    Wanted to drop by to tell you I finally received my copy of Single Sashimi from the FIRST blogtour. I read it on the weekend - LOVED IT - and have reposted the tour with a review. www.heatherh-blog.blogspot.com. I've also posted the review on koorong.com.au. I can't review on Amazon because it's been so long since I bought anything from them. I have ordered the first two books of the series tonight from Koorong. Can't wait to read them! Thanks so much.

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  2. AnonymousMon Nov 03, 08:16:00 AM 2008

    Good luck on the NaNoWriMo. I hear it's an exciting event. I hope to try it next year. Had it been last month, I'd have been set. I did 60k on my newest WIP.

    But hey, it's all good. Have a great day!

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  3. Audra HardersMon Nov 03, 09:05:00 AM 2008

    Can you do NaNoWriMo if you have limited time to write? Or do you have to draft out an entire novel?

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  4. Camy TangMon Nov 03, 12:58:00 PM 2008

    Audra,
    What makes NaNoWriMo nuts is that you write 50,000 words in the month of November. You try to prep ahead of time to let your family know and help them cope with the fact that you'll be writing during normal times when you'd be paying attention to them, the house, and food. Many people participate and don't make the 50K, but it's sure fun to try!
    Camy

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  5. Avily JeromeMon Nov 03, 04:50:00 PM 2008

    Hey!
    How do you find friends on NaNoWriMo? I've looked under all the headings, and I can't find ANY place to tell me how to find friends! I'm having TONS of trouble with the website, too- it's insanely slow, and half the time I can't get to the pages. Any thoughts or suggestions?

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  6. LaraTue Nov 04, 10:26:00 AM 2008

    Glad to have a writing buddy in this adventure (and glad to hear one of my favorite authors is at work on another book). It's my first go at Nano and so far I'm thrilled.

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