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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 4 January 2015 (NaNo 2014 WIP Romance with Rayguns)

Posted on January 4, 2015 by epbeaumont

They dozed, comfortably entangled, sticky and pleasantly sore. “It passes the time,” Taryn said at length. “And so very delightfully.” She yawned and wriggled closer. “Traveling companion,” Hernan said in reply, “very interesting way to think about this. Nowhere near … Continue reading →

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Writer Tech: Interview with Becca Patterson about Writing through Hard Times (141K in November)

Posted on January 1, 2015 by epbeaumont

Welcome to 2015! In honor of the New Year, I’m kicking off a series of posts about Writer Tech, both technique and technology.  Since technique (how we use the tools) is more important than technology (the tools) this first post … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 21 December 2014 (NaNo 2014 WIP Romance with Rayguns)

Posted on December 21, 2014 by epbeaumont

Hernan hung backward over the edge of the sleeping-niche, queues sweeping the floor, his body anchored only by Taryn’s weight straddling him. “Ah,” he said, “not sure about this position. Blood rushes to the head.” “Well, at least it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 14 December 2014 (NaNo 2014 WIP Romance with Rayguns)

Posted on December 14, 2014 by epbeaumont

“I’d really like to be much clearer on your cousin’s intentions in adopting Arna.” “Martisset’s a reasonable person. I think you’ll like her.” “Well, you seem to have a bit of a crush on her.” “Proof positive she’s very much … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 7 December 2014 (NaNo 2014 WIP Romance with Rayguns)

Posted on December 7, 2014 by epbeaumont

“Let’s eat before we discuss homicide.” Taryn laughed. “Contemplating it is a lot easier before I’ve eaten, I’ll grant.” “Then let me be sure you are always well fed,” Hernan said, “much as they say about beasts of prey.” “The … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 30 November 2014 (NaNo 2014 WIP Romance with Rayguns)

Posted on November 30, 2014 by epbeaumont

“From each according to her ability,” Taryn said, quoting some folk-wisdom that sounded vaguely familiar. “I’ll be frank, it was quite amazing watching you all. As if you were three parts of the same organism. Amazing. I wouldn’t have guessed … Continue reading →

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NaNoFeed: In the Wreckage of Folly (Excerpt with space archaeology!)

Posted on November 24, 2014 by epbeaumont

A colleague on Twitter, Lev Mirov (@thelionmachine) mentioned space archaeology. Which my NaNo 2014 project is full of… so here’s another excerpt, behind the cut because it’s lengthy.

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 23 November 2014 (NaNo 2014 WIP Romance with Rayguns)

Posted on November 23, 2014 by epbeaumont

“I hear you proposed to her clan-sister, but I assure you Yasmin is the true prize. You gave her a good run today, and she might just decide that she’ll think about clan-marriage again, or a proper fling amongst our … Continue reading →

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NaNoFeed: coda to the tour (fog like pea soup)

Posted on November 22, 2014 by epbeaumont

We stepped out of the Blue Moon Coffee Cafe to find Lake Street in Minneapolis doing its level best to impersonate the London of Sherlock Holmes. Rising temperatures plus snow on the ground created a blanket of cool, damp fog … Continue reading →

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NaNoFeed: Live from the Traditional Tour (Blue Moon Coffee Cafe and the Purple Bar!)

Posted on November 22, 2014 by epbeaumont

So I’m on the final leg of my version of the Twin Cities Region Writing Tour (Traditional Route). We’re hanging out at the Blue Moon Coffee Cafe, which is a delightfully atmospheric cafe of the kind enamored of writers, students, … Continue reading →

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