Over the Top!

I rarely do these things, but since Angie came on by the blog to comment (and does so with great frequency) and awarded me the Over the Top award, I'll go ahead and post this one. ;-)

Your Cell Phone? Simple
Your Hair? Buzzed
Your Mother? Deceased
Your Father? Ever-Wandering
Your Favorite Food? Lasagna
Your Dream Last Night? Non-Existent
Your Favorite Drink? Pepsi
Your Dream/Goal? PowerBall
What Room Are You In? Office
Your Hobby? Writing
Your Fear? Drowning
Where Do You Want to be in Six Years? Above-ground
Where Were You Last Night? ((Censored))
Something You Aren't? Rich
Muffins? Buttered
Wish List Item? PowerBall
Where Did You Grow Up? Didn't
Last Thing You Did? ((Censored))
What Are You Wearing? Clothes
Your TV? Non-HD
Your Pets? Lazy
Friends? Few
Your Life? Hectic
Your Mood? Meh
Missing Someone? Temporarily
Vehicle? Mini-SUV
Something You Aren't Wearing? ((Censored))
Your Favorite Store? Wal-Mart
Your Favorite Color? Blue
When Was The Last Time You Laughed? 2:37:06
Last Time You Cried? Years
Your Best Friend? Lonesome
One Place You Go To Over and Over Again? Crazy
Facebook? Amusing
Favorite Place to Eat? Arby's

I am going to avoid passing this award along, because on the Information Super-Highway, I am the biggest roadblock you can find. ;-)

Weekly Goals - February 2, 2009

A fairly up-and-down week...and this week is slated to be fairly busy in my off-work time (tax time...oh boy), so not sure how much will get done.

Results for this week:

1. Completed the first draft
2. Nearly 400 words completed on Death Brings the Victory

And now the goals for this coming week:

1. Generate 1000 words on Death Brings the Victory

Submission status for the week:

Short stories:
"Some Assembly Required" (need to re-submit)
"Collateral" (need to re-submit)
"Conventional Wisdom" (since January 10)
"Deadly Decisions" (need to re-submit)

Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals

Thanks Everyone!

Just wanted to give a word of thanks to everyone who voted for "Redemption" in the P&E Readers' Poll earlier in January. Just received word that the results are now official, and my story picked up a top-ten finish. It's all thanks to you fans out there!!!

Now in Print

For those who've been waiting patiently, Friends in Deed is now available in print from the fine folks over at Champagne Books. Enjoy!

And if you haven't heard of Friends in Deed, get on over and check it out!

Weekly Goals - January 26, 2009

Did much better this week, although again I'm not getting anywhere on my third Aston novel. Planning to finish my short story this week, so will be getting back into it again.

Results for this week:

1. Plotted
2. Nearly 1800 words completed on "Unholy Trinity"

And now the goals for this coming week:

1. Complete the first draft of "Unholy Trinity"
2. Generate 1000 words on Death Brings the Victory

Submission status for the week:

Short stories:
"Some Assembly Required" (need to re-submit)
"Collateral" (need to re-submit)
"Conventional Wisdom" (since January 10)
"Deadly Decisions" (need to re-submit)

Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals

Weekly Goals - January 19, 2009

Did fairly well, even if I didn't technically reach my goals on the novel output (again). Received a request to write a feature, so will be putting the novel on hold this week while I plot something out (and possibly get it started).

Results for this week:

1. Just over 1800 words on Death Brings the Victory
2. Not started

And now the goals for this coming week:

1. Plot one additional short story
2. Generate 1000 words on new story

Submission status for the week:

Short stories:
"Some Assembly Required" (need to re-submit)
"Collateral" (need to re-submit)
"Conventional Wisdom" (since January 10)
"Deadly Decisions" (need to re-submit)

Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals

Weekly Goals - January 12, 2010

Overall, a fairly decent week...still need to get more written on the novel.

Results for this week:

1. Just under 1700 words on Death Brings the Victory
2. Submitted two stories
3. Developed plots for two additional stories

And now the goals for this coming week:

1. 2000 words on Death Brings the Victory
2. Plot one additional short story

Submission status for the week:

Short stories:
"Some Assembly Required" (need to re-submit)
"Collateral" (need to re-submit)
"Conventional Wisdom" (submitted January 10)
"Entrapment" (submitted January 12)
"Deadly Decisions" (need to re-submit)

Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals