NaNoWriMo - Warm Stone

As promised on my official Facebook Author Page (which can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/julliangmortimer), today I am announcing the first details on my NaNoWriMo project!

But first, a little background, for those of you who are not familiar with NaNoWriMo.

National Novel Writing Month began in the Bay Area way back in 1999. Initially it was a very small movement, but has gained more and more momentum every year. Last year there were over 250,000 people that participated. The goal is to write a 50,000 word novel over the course of the month of November. Quality is not the aim, just to create a finished product. It’s meant to be a communal effort wherein writers support one another to achieve their goals.

I’ve participated in NaNoWriMo twice. The first time, in 2009, I finished the novel. Then I tried again in 2011, and didn’t quite make it. This year I’m prepared to try again!

This year the novel I am writing a novel titled “Warm Stone”.

Warm Stone follows Jeremy, a young man who lives on a horse ranch in the harsh desert, and who is expected to take over someday. Jeremy has always felt out of place, despite a natural talent for working with the animals, and is unsure if he wants to follow in the family business.

One day, Jeremy begins to write a story. He gets increasingly lost in the story, the line between fiction and reality blurring - and it leads to a tipping point in his life, a fork in the road from which there will be no return.

This will be a very different kind of novel for me. Most of the people who read my work know that I’ve usually veered pretty thoroughly into the fantasy/sci-fi/horror genres (and some fanfiction). Well this one shall be primarily a drama, with some twists and turns to it. I hope you all like it! My plan is to post each chapter as it is finished, and for you all to hold me accountable to my NaNoWriMo goals.

Spiderman: Revenge - Chapter 2

The second chapter of Spiderman: Revenge has arrived! As Peter Parker has an unexpected visitor, we also catch up with Captain George Stacey. The mystery begins to deepen a little as the unknown villain starts circling his prey.

As always, if you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment! And don't forget to go "Like" my official author page on Facebook if you want further updates on when to expect more of this (not to mention fun contests, giveaways, and general tomfoolery).

Spiderman: Revenge Chapter 1 - http://www.mediafire.com/view/?0i7za6cldbsfo8l

Spiderman: Revenge Chapter 2 - http://www.mediafire.com/view/?kulywurduq0sh5f

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