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Monday Mutterings

Jun. 29th, 2009 at 2:02 PM

The Day Job is taking up a lot of time. In fact, so much time (and energy) that I was very tired this weekend and just wanted a break. I didn't start my revisions on BEAUTIFUL GHOSTS as planned.

But! I did start researching and planning my next project. I've decided that while I'm waiting, waiting, waiting to hear news from the distant Land of Publishing, I can at least keep writing. So as well as digging into the revisions on Moth's book as soon as I can, I already know what I'll be working on next. I've done some research and my main character is starting to tell me interesting things.

I think, though, that this book will take longer to write. The first draft may need a more gradual process - I can feel it, somehow. It's going to be the first London novel I attempt, and it's exciting making lists of all the places I have to check out in the name of research. Research trips = the fun part of being a writer! :)

Agent M said that she'd "love to see a London book" from me (huzzah!), so now I just need to find the perfect LJ icon for it. And a title...

Mood: busy

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brian_ohio wrote:

Jun. 29th, 2009 01:13 pm (UTC)

Gee... you took a BREAK! Pathetic. And you call yourself a writer. Bah! ;-)

You NEED a break. Hope it helped.

A London based book. Hm. Will it be raining in said novel? With fog?

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reneesweet wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:47 am (UTC)

Wait! Wait! Will there be accents? British accents?

Will people say things like, "Why is there melon on my burger?" or "Why isn't it in a shape?"

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sora_blue wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 03:58 am (UTC)

Do you think she'll also have them ride that "tube" thing about this "underground" I've been hearing so much about?

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:20 pm (UTC)

There will be LOTS of tube-travelling. There may even be a character running around wearing Ten-style trainers. ;)

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:20 pm (UTC)

LOL!!! There will be LOTS of British accents. Actual dialogue is a closely guarded sekrit. ;)

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:19 pm (UTC)

:)

There may well be rain. I don't know about fog... This isn't a Sherlock Holmes book, okay?

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daphnegrab wrote:

Jun. 29th, 2009 02:04 pm (UTC)

a london based novel sounds great and it's such a good idea to keep busy while waiting!

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:21 pm (UTC)

Yes, I will keep myself inspired. :)

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triciasullivan wrote:

Jun. 29th, 2009 02:11 pm (UTC)

Ooh, DJ sounds very wearying...glad you took a break and hope it helped.

London book? Yay!

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:21 pm (UTC)

I am telling you, it is utterly wearying. I mean, really REALLY tiring. Bah!

But thanks luv, and I will write Very Soon (tm).

:)

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lilifae wrote:

Jun. 29th, 2009 02:43 pm (UTC)

Good to hear you took a break - you are lovely but you have been looking a tad strained of late. Can't do with my favourite almost-famous person getting sick before getting famous! Where would I be then? In no position to gloat or anything...please be considerate.

Glad you are thinking further along down the line. As I said, I have got a lot of London books which you can come around and check out at some stage. I would however suggest a strong bag if you do decide to take the Encylopeadia as is is frigging huge.

Something else of interest may be this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/London-Lore-Legends-Traditions-Vibrant/dp/1847945112/ref=pd_sim_b_4 .

Chat soon!

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:23 pm (UTC)

Thanks luv, and I will certainly take you up on the research offer. Soon! :) Also, yeah... I've been feeling pretty strained. I am still up for a coffee though. I'm sorry I haven't written yet - so busy at work & just unmotivated to touch a compter in the evening.

Thanks for the link & I'll drop you a quick line later. Definitely. I owe you one after your lovely email. :)

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jenny_moss wrote:

Jun. 29th, 2009 04:47 pm (UTC)

I've prob told you this before, but LOVE the title BEAUTIFUL GHOSTS.

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:23 pm (UTC)

I don't know if you have, but thank you! :)

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spiritworld25 wrote:

Jun. 29th, 2009 06:30 pm (UTC)

Aww, sounds like a lot of fun. I always want to go to London. :) Good luck with your research.

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:24 pm (UTC)

One day maybe you will come here! :)

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kt_coope wrote:

Jun. 29th, 2009 07:50 pm (UTC)

D'ya get my message re visiting? :)

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:24 pm (UTC)

Oh god, I am so made of FAIL. Or even 'flail'... *sigh* Yes, I got it and would love to see you. I will write to you. ARGH!!!

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yolandasfetsos wrote:

Jun. 29th, 2009 10:20 pm (UTC)

Ooooh, I enjoy stories set in London. Write it, write it! :)

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:24 pm (UTC)

Okay cool, that's the next project! :)

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music_lover3 wrote:

Jun. 29th, 2009 11:17 pm (UTC)

Glad you took a break and could recharge this weekend. You don't have to work until you drop you know. If you dropped, we'd all have to come and rescue you. :)

Yay for new projects! It sounds exciting! A London book sounds great! Hope you start writing it soon!

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:25 pm (UTC)

LOL! Does that mean you'd come to London... Hmm... *considers working herself into the ground just so music_lover3 will come over*

Heh. :)

Thank you!

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music_lover3 wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 03:32 pm (UTC)

LOL! Don't kill yourself working on my account. :)

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 10:32 pm (UTC)

I'll try not to...

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reneesweet wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:48 am (UTC)

Wow! I can't believe you're already onto something new! I feel like you just started Beautiful Ghosts. Rock on, sistah! I'm assuming this is a different seekrit projekt than the one from RT?

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:22 pm (UTC)

I am ROCKIN'! Even though I am tired. *sigh*

Yes, it's a different sekrit project. *is mysterious*

:)

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sora_blue wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 03:55 am (UTC)

Call it "Kaz's Awesome London Book: Now with 20% More Robots!"

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:29 pm (UTC)

Ooh... *wonders if she can fit robots into the plot*

:)

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booksmugglers wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 11:10 am (UTC)

I think the London book is an awesome idea - the main character can even say, take a day trip to Cambridge and meet another colouful-non-british character which should totally be named.....Ana.

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kaz_mahoney wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 12:30 pm (UTC)

LOL!!! That's a great idea too - I will think about it. Heh. ;)

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