November's Almost Here!

November 1st is Thursday and I've been champing at the bit to get started on my 50,000 words. I've plotted and planned but has it been enough? I plan 10 chapters of 5,000 words each to be completed at a rate of one chapter every three days. I will try to post excerpts of each, time and energy allowing. Below are some components of those chapters (in rough order):

News of his Death
Silent Witness (Lil' Brother)

Replacing Father
Dog Gone
Everytime I Lose (Something)
Frank

Christine Louise
Bully Down the Street
Falling For You, Greenhouse

The Boyfriend

Silent Witness (Lil' Brother)
Whittier Blvd. Drive
Wedding Dress and Pants

Replacing Father
Shark Snout
Frank
Schoolyard Rope
Burning Leaves and Scented Hair

Mother and Grandmother
Icon at the Door

Wedding Dress and Pants
Silent Witness (Lil' Brother)

Captain Broadway and the Thief

"You, fool!"
Christine Louise
Frank
Silent Witness (Lil' Brother)
Replacing Father

See You In September

See You In September is the name of the novel I'll be working on during National Novel Writing Month. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Follow the link above to visit the website.

Here's a brief synopsis of the story:

A newly sophisticated girlfriend only adds to the challenges Manny must overcome to control his life: non-present father, jealous mother and her boyfriend.

I'll post my progress here, along with some excerpts.