No, You Can't Read It, So Don't Bother Asking

“Can’t talk -- writing a novel.” You will be hearing these words from me during the month of November. That’s right. Writing a novel. In a month.

Huh?

You heard me. Novel in a month.

Is this some kind of Halloween prank you're pulling on us?

Nope. Not a Halloween prank. Not even a Reformation Day prank (theses, anyone?).

But…why?

Because of the lovely and talented Julia – intelligent woman and fine puppy raiser, introspective soul, enthusiastic encourager of creativity. Last year, Julia participated in this extremely cool thing I’d never even heard of: National Novel Writing Month. The goal is to write a 50,000 word novel between November 1 and November 30, so this year, I’m taking the plunge. Because I can. Because I should.

But what about your social life?

Ha ha! Everybody’s a comedian….

Okay, then, what about your nerdy blogs?

I’ll still post every once in a while, but it’s going to be sporadic. Heck, it’s been pretty sporadic anyway. It’s just that this time it’ll be because I’m busy writing, not because I’m too lazy to write. My guess is I’m not going to be too good with responding to comments, either, so don’t take it personally.

What are you, crazy? It’s NOVEMBER. It’s the HOLIDAYS. Seriously, are you a looney?

That, my friends, is for the authorities to decide. Don’t expect to see me or hear from me much this month; thanks for understanding. See you in December.