And, according to the guys at Fear the Boot, Beard is power, so I can see how KJ’s lack of beard might just get you killed. Hope he gets cold, or something.

As for abusing your muse. I tend to tie mine up bent over a chair and spank her with a keyboard. But she likes it like that.

Dammit!

No wonder he keeps a beard!

I hope you get your Monkey Mind on for the rest of NaNo – I almost gave up after 2 (two) consecutive days without significant writing output. However, I did one of the NaNoMonkey’s bits about some directed visualization before going to sleep and WHAMMO! Now, I’m trying to keep up with my muse.

Zen mind = blank mind. Monkey mind = OMG, it’s got it’s dirty fingers into everything!!!

Good luck, Chris! You’re my hero!

Just sit down and write whatever comes out of your head. It doesn’t have to be in order. It doesn’t have to be good. My biggest problem is stopping myself from going back to edit because I think I may need to ADD to the plot by doing so. I spent two days reworking 3 chapters into 1st person from 3rd but I ended up adding words in the end so I justified it. LOL

But seriously…just write…if you don’t you won’t get anywhere. I’m behind you.

I also added your link to my blog.

Oh, and I think you’re right on the money with Kris’ beard (or lack there of). How are people supposed to concentrate knowing that his naked chin is walking around? Huh?

I have experienced this in NaNos past. Don’t do this. This year, I’m just keeping her boozed up. It’s easier to ignore her when she slurs and she doesn’t hate me. In fact, she loves everyone.

Perhaps too much.

Sweet.